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As most know I am an avid collector of all things Starduster, especially pictures of Stardusters. In my collection and research starting back in the mid 80s their have been right at two dozen Stardusters powered with some sort of radial engine. Most have been powered with the W-670 220 hp Continental, followed by the Jacobs, then the Warner and actually a few kinner's, there was also one with a Rotec Radial that I do not have pictures of. Their were several being built with M-14P but none that have actually flown with it, that I am aware of. You have heard from many, especially want to be builders that a biplane needs to have a round engine on it to be a real biplane. The problem is to make a really nice one and have it become aesthetically appealing is not easy to do, along with nice flying qualities is also not easy either. Many have tried but few have been successful"My opinion"... So here are some pictures I have of Stardusters with round engines. I think the two best looking ones are either Kevin Shaw's, the red one with the 220 Continental, or Dick Pearsall's with the Warner the white one with the bumped nose cowl now in Canada, for me it would be a toss up. By the way I have about 14 hrs in N147DA.
Dave
Dave
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