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BTIZ wrote:
to those of us converts from powered aircraft.. a turbo would signify more power.. not less.. a turbo charger ramming more intake air into the manifold.. Yes, that's a turbo charged engine. But in sailplanes, the term "turbo" has a different, historical developed meaning. At the time the term was introduced, "turbo" was a synonym for "better", "extra" etc. Hence the term "turbo" was used for sailplanes with a sustainer. That's the whole story. Technically as wrong as it can be, but who cares. Stefan |
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