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bazv
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[QUOTE=Pondskater;1829945]

I’m a little puzzled by the suggestion that an inverted engine moves the propellor higher.

Nice photo 🙂

Not so much that it moves the prop higher…more that for a given prop diameter then the engine mass is lower (enhancing viz) and/or the landing gear can be shorter (less drag etc)

rgds baz