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Old 08-21-2009, 02:49 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Turbos don't like valve overlap, whereas normally aspirated engine does. Maybe? The regen is uber-cool too.

Aside from takeoff though (and exceptionally crowded airspace) planes can P&G anytime, climb @bsfc peak to simulate hill loading, and glide back to your starting altitude.
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