Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #12731
From: Russell Duffy <13brv3@bellsouth.net>
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Re: EWP Info- Lynn?
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 19:46:05 -0600
To: 'Rotary motors in aircraft' <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Message

The rule is that the pump must be mechanically driven. So, no electrics  in
road racing.

Thanks for all the comments.  Pity it's not legal.  If it were, all we'd have to do is look at the race cars for our answer of whether it's reliable, and saves hp.  I suppose we will just have to keep experimenting. 
 
I fully expect (and almost hope) that I don't see any noticeable static rpm increase when I disable the mechanical pump.  Even if I see a slight increase, I'll figure I can accomplish the same thing by switching to an underdrive pulley. 
 
Cheers,
Rusty
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