The thing to take from Ed's brake problem is to trust your judgment on some things. There was no problem with his rotary engine here, rather a so called, "Tried and true" standard part was what failed. I understand why many people will follow plans to the letter and I don't argue with that. The fact is that we often accept certified parts as gospel. My advise to the group is that if something seems shaky, (like 200°F flash point brake fluid), it is probably a holdover from early flying days. investigate if it might be improved! I WILL NOT USE OLD STYLE BRAKE FLUID IN MY AIRCRAFT. I plan to use a racing quality brake fluid. If it is necessary I'll change the seals.
Bill Jepson
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob
Perkinson <
bobperk@bellsouth.net>
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <
flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Tue, 6 Dec 2005 12:10:23 -0600
Subject: [
FlyRotary] Re: Brake Fire Photo
Boy Ed, all the excitement you have had kind of makes me wonder why I am building and experimental airplane}:>) I am not sure I can handle that much excitement, but I guess I will try. My-9 fuselage is in Chicago today, sand should be in Nashville Friday,
Bob Perkinson
Hendersonville, TN.
RV9 N658RP Reserved
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