2.176:1 will definitely not windmill at pattern or glide speed for an RV-3 (about 100 mph). Might make a 1/3 turn and stop again if you point it down a bit. And that was with an engine that had rather low compression.
Tested several times over Clearwater Airpark.

Finn

Jeff Whaley wrote:

No comment about which gear set is better, but we know the Ford set has many hundreds or thousands of flight-proven hours.

One concern I have is if the engine fails there is nothing in the design of any gear box and a Rotary engine to stop or reduce propeller wind milling.

Has anyone experienced and engine out and have any testimonies as to what happens?

Jeff Whaley

(doing cowlings, sending units, oil cooler mount, etc.)

 

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