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The SMA (Morane-Renault) diesel was demonstrated in flight and on the
ground at Oshkosh in 1999.  Last year I talked with the project manager,
Luc Pelon, who told me that they had 60 hours of flight time on the
engine.  Unfortunately our talk was cut short, but I inferred that they
have some serious, unresolved problems - 60 hours a year does not seem
like a full blown test program.  A french FBO I visit regularly
confirmed my estimation.

I wish them all, SMA, Zoche and TCM, success and many engines sold, but
since my initial enthusiasm in 97 I have become skeptical about
"certification next year".  Next year is always in the future.  When
they start saying in 12, 18 even 36 months, I may be able to revive my
interest.

John Herminghaus
LIV-P        I-VVVV


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