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Old January 3rd 09, 09:30 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
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Default Extended full-power in small pistons

In rec.aviation.piloting Mxsmanic wrote:
Michael Ash writes:


Reality didn't seem to get in the way of simplification in airliners. You
don't see too many flight engineers these days.

Airliners may have better engine management systems but it's still there.


Yes, but it's done by computer, not the pilots, and design improvements have
made management less necessary.


Yes, and that design improvement is called the turbine engine.

Comparing anything to do with the turbine engines on airliners to the
piston engines in GA aircraft is pointless.


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Jim Pennino

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