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Old 20th Dec 2008, 23:50
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Motor vehicle engines v's aero engines

If the same percentage of pilots were to abuse their engines as do drivers it is probable that there would be many more failures in aero engines and at least the majority of aero engines are regularly seviced by qualified engineers, unlike a vast number of motor vehicle engines which are poorly serviced. Also, most pilots treat their engines with a degree of respect which surpasses that with which many drivers treat their vehicles. The level of training required to become a licenced pilot is superior to that required to obtain a drivers licence and pilots are required to demonstrate their skill level regularly. Apart from that, comparing an automotive engine with an aero engine is like comparing apples with oranges, IMHO.
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