The "Aviation & Pilote" magazine of may 2010
featured a test with the Maule M9 diesel acft.
They already mentioned the future SMA 305e.
Last summer, Luc Pelon (ex-chief in command @ SMA)
said that the new engine was intended for OEM in the
first place. They were not interested in doing the extra costs
for STC acft type approvals. I don't know if this is also
the point of view of the new CEO.
@PilotDAR; I'm very keen to hear about your experiences with SMA.