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Motor Head #17: All I Want for Christmas ...
By Marc Cook
AVweb's Marc Cook doesn't believe in fairy tales -- he knows he can't get turbine power and reliability at piston prices and fuel consumption, for instance -- but he does want Santa to give him a few nice improvements to his engine.

Motor Head #16: Jabiru -- A New Engine That's Not All That New, But Cool Nevertheless
By Marc Cook
The advent of light sport aircraft has created a resurgence of need for engines that fit in-between the ultralight lawn mower engines and the standard, 160-hp four cylinder. AVweb's Marc Cook found one from an unexpected place.

Motor Head #15: Great Shakes -- On The Inside Of Prop Vibration Testing
By Marc Cook
This month's Motor Head column needs this disclaimer: Don't try this at home! AVweb's Marc Cook got to see what happens when manufacturers and designers have to test new propeller/engine combinations.

Motor Head #14: Future Tech -- So Much Bunk Until We Get an Engine
By Marc Cook
You've seen the stories about great airplanes we could have if only those "heads-in-the-sand" airplane manufacturers would listen to some crazy, basement inventor. Takes a lot more than an idea to fly a plane, says AVweb's Marc Cook.

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