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Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2006 20:15:33 -0700
From: Bob White <rlwhite@comcast.net>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: First Engine Start
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Hi Ed,

In this case, It would have been pieces of gear box and bolts out of
spectators. If I had tried to start it in the hanger I would have
created a dust storm to rival your recent experience in the cockpit.

Bob W.


On Sat, 7 Jan 2006 21:52:44 -0500
"Ed Anderson" <eanderson@carolina.rr.com> wrote:

> Hey, Bob, congratulations on making noise (but, apparently not too much).
> 
> Yes, everyone is a bit amazed how quickly a wide open 13B will rev up. 
> Without a prop load, you would at this point likely be picking piece of gear 
> box and bolts out of your wall, its happened.  Sure has you scampering for 
> some cut-off switch when that happens - fortunately the prop does finally 
> limit the runaway rpm.
> 
> Sounds like you are off to a good start, just take a bit of time to get it 
> sorted out and tuned up.  But, Tracy's need algorithm really give you a much 
> better starting point.
> 
> Ed
> 
> Ed Anderson
> Rv-6A N494BW Rotary Powered
> Matthews, NC
> eanderson@carolina.rr.com
> 

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