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Old October 28th 09, 08:30 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Stealth Pilot[_3_]
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Default colomban firefly (luciole) performance?


has anyone seen what the performance and handling of the colomban mc30
firefly is coming out like?

engine reliability of the converted briggs and stratton?

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Old October 28th 09, 08:35 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default colomban firefly (luciole) performance?

Stealth Pilot wrote:
has anyone seen what the performance and handling of the colomban mc30
firefly is coming out like?

engine reliability of the converted briggs and stratton?

Stealth Pilot


Engine reliability, like any home made motor, varies tremendously.

But the 18 horse OVC Briggs is a solid starting point.
They have flown in quite a few projects.

 




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