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Old August 28th 08, 03:01 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default A Simple Auto Engine Conversion

On Aug 26, 11:14*pm, Ron Wanttaja wrote:
On Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:07:46 -0700 (PDT), "

wrote:
everyone says "ooh -- auto...dangerous" but no
one can explain exactly why.


1. Ignition systems with insufficient redundancy.
2. PSRU failures.
3. Difficulty in implementing efficient liquid cooling systems.

Ron Wanttaja


i heard the e racer had an inflight engine fire and eventually the
designer through in the towl on auto engines. anyone remember why?