Flying Diesel Smart (for real)

[cubefx]

I am not sure if I trust Smart motor to be in the airplane, but here it is.
Custom turbo diesel Smart motor in STOL CH701 airplane.



STOL CH 701 Photo Gallery #18 - Engine Installations: Rotax, Continental motor and other custom engine installations

[Planedriver]

These planes are almost gliders. So the engine would work great. It's not a big deal if it quits in a plane like this since you can land anywhere in about 300ft with a STOL plane.

The Rotax is a huge aviation power plant, like to see this smart engine work out. Still need a good reduction gearbox for the prop.

[mike-in-sa]

I'd rather have the smart engine than the vw bug engine pictured in the link.

[GHammerly]

Plus the fuel consumption of the diesel and the performance at higher altitudes should be a bonus.

[Neonspinnazz]

How do get to work?

I fly my smart and I...

Geez, it must be a real wallet killer to transport both you and the car!

Nah, I get 80mpg in the sky!

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