ME and the Bus going to europe

[AeroCat4]

Yeah, you're right. Diesels were great when invented pre WW2 onto aircraft, and pulled some great power results (got all the info in the old TAKE-OFF mag collection), but fuel was so bad back then and weight was a big consideration also wth the heavy steel cases. Manufacturers opted for lighter alloy piston engines then. Nowadays, the cases are machined from light alloys, and can withstand incredible pressures, and without the need for water cooling. Also, the turbo-prop planes I work on do have that configuration of dual power/throttle lever, but require a set-up that is annoying sometimes. Now on the diesels, all you is controlled by computer solenoids from what I understand...... will find out tho soon...