Thanks Ed, I’m really hoping for a quick launch and good
climb performance … I won’t be at the controls, though maybe
co-pilot, depending on what the Test Pilot prefers … if first pattern
sees temperatures in the green then he/we will stay aloft for a few more as you
suggest. Anyway it’s about 2 weeks away … stay tuned.
Jeff
From: Rotary motors in
aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Ed Anderson
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 12:28 PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Flight Authority for another Rotary
Nice job, Jeff. With that prop and 6100 rpm, you will
have a quick launch for sure. I find that with my Rv-6A, I lack
sufficient rudder authority at WOT on take off until I get up to 30-40 MPH
– have to use a touch of right brake if I try it. Slow throttle
input until reaching 30-40 mph makes it a non-event. Now you may have
plenty of rudder authority, but thought I would mention it.
Looks like you have sufficient air inlets for cooling, we
will all be awaiting the results – play it safe. My preference for
a first flight is to launch and get to pattern altitude (or a bit higher), make
5-6 circuits of the pattern as I get the feel of the aircraft and then land and
check out under the cowl. Just one viewpoint of course.
Ed
From: Rotary motors in
aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Whaley
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 9:23 AM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Flight Authority for another Rotary
Thanks Ed, it is hard to wait but I pretty much have to …
My propeller is a 4-blade Warp Drive, 74” diameter set to 14
degrees pitch or 58”; the gear box is 2.85:1 … my static rpm is
6130.
Attached is an older photo with original cowls and the new Mazda
unpainted cowls for the 2+2.
Jeff
From: Rotary motors in
aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Ed Anderson
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 8:47 AM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Flight Authority for another Rotary
Great going, Jeff!!! Always an exciting day when another
rotary powered aircraft takes to the air. How about some data for the
interested - such as prop size, gear box and static rpm. Drop the
deer hunting and go hunt for a test pilot {:>).
A couple of photos of your finished project for the list to drool
over would be nice as well..
From: Rotary motors in
aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Whaley
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 8:24 AM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Flight Authority for another Rotary
Ed, Cary, Tracy and others … I received my Flight
Authority last night in the mail. Another rotary-powered machine is set
to go … delayed by one week due to deer hunting and then the daunting
task of begging for a test pilot. Next update after first flight.
Jeff Whaley
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