Hi there
On some of the points above
ulling heavy aircraft out of the shed shortens the flying day,generates unwanted sweat and reduces incentive to repeat the exercise.The noise,whilst pleasing to the aviating ear,does play into the hands of those who want to close down airfields.The air start system was,
afaik,designed to reduce the need for ground servicing and to allow relatively untutored conscripts to maintain the aircraft.80 litres per hour at full chat is great fun until you have to shell out at IR£1.10/litre.
Still,I'll give one a go before too long.
regards
TDD