Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #19846
From: Ed Anderson <eanderson@carolina.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Cooling Inlet Areas
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 12:48:02 -0400
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Al Gietzen
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 10:27 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Cooling Inlet Areas

Ed;

 I agree, Al.  

 

 I also made essential those points in my response the Rules of Thumb.

 

I’ll admit to not thoroughly reading all the posts lately.  Busy times.

 

Also remember that if your installation is not exactly like the one you may be borrowing ideas from,  then yours is a different installation and the variable values may not be the same, the interaction and/or cumulative effect may not be the same, and therefore your results may not be the same.

This is a key point.  Rules of thumb are just that; an approximation of the ballpark you should be in.  Every installation is different.  Best to do the analysis, and some testing (preferably before the first flight if you can).

 

BTW; ED – I admire the intelligence, thoroughness, and patience shown in your responses on this forum.  A service to all of us.  Look forward to meeting you when I get this bird flying.

 

Al

 

Thanks, Al

 

Appreciate the comment, means a lot coming from someone who's opinion I respect.  Yes, it takes a bit of time -  as you know to share what we know.  Even where hard knowledge is lacking, I think discussions can help clarify our knowledge or lack thereof - although, I will admit they can sometimes get down in the weeds a bit.

 

That would be great, Al.  I appreciate your contributions, comments and frankness.  You are recognized as valuable contributor and taking to task those comments that are inaccurate, overgeneralized, etc.

 

I think we have a good list with folks focused on trying to clarify, help and understand.  Sure nice to see few if any emotions get involved.

 

Do you plan on going to Sun & Fun ?

 

Ed

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