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I don't consider it a very promising engine for a mini 500.
It is hard to beat an aluminum two cycle piston engine on power
to weight ratio in this HP range.

BTW did the Mini 500 company go bankrupt? What is the current status?

Paul Lamar

  Paul,
I was talking about this with a friend who had a $5K deposit on the
4 seater, since they are nearby.  He tells me the owner took the money
and ran.  Apparently the company is defunct.
My friend is in east Africa for a few months, so I can't get an
update.

Bill
Long EZ builder & pilot
mechanical engineer

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