Three people, myself included, had preflighted the aircraft without noticing if the driveshaft cover was loose. |
A lighter flywheel, electronic throttle and stiff driveshaft are designed to make response as quick as possible. |
Other powertrain enhancements include thin-wall, cast-iron exhaust manifolds, a stronger driveshaft and a new clutch. |
Add to that the rotational inertia of the flywheel and driveshaft, and you're well over 2,500 foot-pounds. |
They are followed in quick succession by the center-bearing driveshaft, exhaust system and underbody panels. |
Normally I set the nose of the rear downward, so the driveshaft and the pinion have about three degrees of negative angle. |