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Date: Mon,  6 Jun 2005 21:07:08 -0700
From: Todd Bartrim <haywire@telus.net>
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Rotary Risks
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Hi Al;
   I've been a silent lurker on your GlassCockpit list for a few years and am 
happy to see you on this list even if temporarily to discuss this current 
topic.
   As I'm currently off at tech school I'm temporarily unable to keep up with 
all on this list and usually avoid commenting unless I'm up to date to avoid 
bringing up issues already covered. I'm several hundred messages behind, but 
I'd just like to make a quick comment.
   Many of us here simply just "like" the rotary engine and it's elegant 
simplicity. That implies an emotional attachment that you can't number crunch, 
which explains some of the disgruntled responses to your original cross posted 
e-mail. It was like you was talkin 'bout our momma :-)
   Your posts here may dissuade a few who are looking for a better 
alternative, 
but don't really possess the experimental spirit, which is probably a good 
thing lest they become another grim statistic. However a large majority of us 
will not acquiesce to any pressure (nor do I think you want us to) to give up 
on our beloved engine, but most of us are more than happy to listen to your 
opinions and ideas. Even if we disagree, we still consider all ideas when 
trying to make the most informed decision.
   Welcome to the list and I hope you stick around for awhile.

Todd Bartrim      (not always making the best decisions)

C-FSTB RV-9endurance
13B Turbo