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Why would you want a CVT on an
airplane? The interface between the prop and the air is where you need to change
things.
Bill Schertz
It looks to
me like it would serve as a PSRU, and constant speed prop at the same
time.
As for the
prop being what you want to change, I'm not so sure about that. I think it
just might be the only thing that we've ever had the ability to change.
With the diameter of the prop fixed, reducing the pitch mainly helps climb
because it allows the engine to run at a higher, more powerful rpm. The
CVT would do that with your normal cruise prop.
It's all
probably a dream at this point, but something for future consideration.
Perhaps an RD-1CVT? Heck, after seeing the unadvertised improvement in my
latest EM-2, I half expect my latest RD-1C to be a CVT when it shows
up in a day or so :-)
Rusty
(wondering if John ever got his latest EC-2 for torture
testing)
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