Seems like running a diesel engine, perhaps with a compressed air storage tank might increase the efficiency of a supercharged engine. The engine powering the prop would be relieved of the energy robbing job of forcing air into the engine. Been done?... Read More

Ive never spent time around newer small engine aircraft. Do they use any sort of Electronic Control Modules (like in a car) to monitor fuel pressure/ manifold pressure/ engine temps…etc. for peak performance? I meant computers that monitor and change... Read More

Thinking about going to flight school in a few months and would like to learn as much as I can before I do. As far as single engine planes, what’s good, what do you look for when buying a plane? I was thinking Piper Saratoga 2 TC or 6XT. What do... Read More

Do you own a small single engine aircraft? What are the expenses? Can you please list them out, and a general approxamation of how much each one costs you on a yearly basis, on average. Something like this: Cessna 182: insurance: $x dollars/year engine... Read More