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Offline Treize69

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80 year old Gnome rotary engine brought back to life!
« on: May 16, 2009, 06:12:46 AM »
Great explanation of the how and why of a rotary engine on the one, and drool-worthy sound on the other. Can't wait to see the replica its going into back in the air!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXf3StrRHcc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk9Dl6RZxmQ
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Re: 80 year old Gnome rotary engine brought back to life!
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2009, 08:07:10 AM »
Very cool, thank you.  :aok :salute
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Re: 80 year old Gnome rotary engine brought back to life!
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2009, 10:40:49 AM »
Thanks for the post. Made my day....


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Re: 80 year old Gnome rotary engine brought back to life!
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2009, 01:34:36 PM »
Enginegasm.
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Re: 80 year old Gnome rotary engine brought back to life!
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2009, 01:40:00 PM »
Super!
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Re: 80 year old Gnome rotary engine brought back to life!
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2009, 03:01:44 PM »
Very impressive  :aok

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Re: 80 year old Gnome rotary engine brought back to life!
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2009, 04:06:59 PM »
Outstanding clips, thanks.
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