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On 12/12/2011 09:14 AM, Ernest Christley wrote:
Ben Schneider wrote:
Thank you Kelly. I don't know if it will or not. I suppose it will
depend on the airframe I choose. I really like and believe in the
rotary engine for aviation purposes, and would certainly use it if the
airframe would handle the weight and HP.
What do you think of the BearHawk?
I'd second that question. I got to see the prototype several years ago, & meet the designer. Impressive plane. But runway requirements might not be that much better than a 180-200 hp RV-7; RV's are actually quite good short field a/c. Of course, the Bearhawk could take off in RV-7 distance with an RV strapped to its belly. :-)
It would be a good candidate for the rotary, if flown light. A buddy of Dave's in CA came to our Pumpkin Drop last month & told me he was building one with a rotary.
Bummer on the required change of plans....
Charlie
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