Only a few months earlier, at Sun ‘n Fun 2015, we got our first glimpse of the Superior Gemini Diesel engines aimed at the Light-Sport Aircraft space. At AirVenture Oshkosh 2105, we saw an installation of the engine on an American Legend airframe. This rapid pace is helped by the close proximity of Superior Air Parts and American Legend, just 80 miles apart in the state of Texas. In this video Legend boss Darin Hart and Superior VP Scott Hays tells us when we can expect to see it flying plus other details of the development.
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What has become of the OP diesel effort on this aircraft or any other?
Hi Tim: Diesel seems to have taken a back seat at least for a time, especially since European and the UK governments have backed off their long push to get more diesel autos on the road. Diesel engines tend to be much heavier and that’s in conflict with the constant effort to lighten aircraft. I would not expect too much diesel development in the near future …but I could be wrong if some improved technology comes along.