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Old 21st Nov 2014, 07:41
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nomorecatering
 
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7000nm/38hrs non stop in a SE piston

Long-Distance Lancair: EAAer Sets Unofficial Flight Distance Record

Guam to Jackonville FL

My question is how did he stay awake.

His engine had 10:1 compression, obviously a custom job by Barrett engines. Does the 10:1 compression give a great fuel economy boost, any down side to having that high compression.

would this engine be in the experimental category?
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