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Thanks for the nice comments, Bill.
Yes, there would have been many a "re-do" that I probably would have been saved from "Re-doing" had this list been avaliable then. There were times, I must admit, that I told myself "...Why, the H____ didn't I stick a Lycoming in it and be flying...". But, being somewhat persistent (bull headed as my better half calls it), I pressed on. When I saw Tracy on the cover of KITPLANE in 1995 - that was a big boost as it proved it was doable. So having Tracy to call on for suggestion certainly reduced my "re-dos". But, the greatest thing was just seeing the rotary crowd grow beyond us two was really the thrill and I was happy to help where ever I could.
This will always be one of one of the period of my life that I truly cherish. Not only the you guys, but this list, but the flyins and campfire lie swapping sessions as well. What was great to see was how the state of the knowledge progressed as each new individual made their contribution to help others. One of my prized possessions is a photo of 5 rotary aircraft in formation together - truly a world's first!
Now, if Mazda would just decide to restart their rotary business with the 16X - all would be great.
Ed
-----Original Message----- From: Bill Bradburry
Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2014 1:36 PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Test
Ed,
It is good to hear from you again. I was beginning to worry. :>)
Ed,
We share that Cyclops trait although mine was thru amblyopia and not botched
surgery. I also seem to be developing a cataract but it is not yet a
problem. The FAA is on the brink of removing the Class 3 requirement which
should set you free to fly again as long as you are still able to drive. I
am looking forward to it myself!
I stand in awe of your ability to build and fly your plane before all this
assistance was available. I would never have been able to accomplish this
task if it had not been for you and the other pioneers on this list. For
this I thank you!
Now that you know you can post...please do!
Thanks!
Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: Rotary motors in aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2014 11:54 AM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Test
Hi Bill,
Been sitting in email limbo regarding the rotary list - surprised to find my
email access back in operation today. Saw your query about my status back
some months ago and attempted to answer - but, no Joy.
Have not been active flying. Got a cataract developing in my remaining eye
and figured I could not pass a class III, so decided not to try. Not eager
to go under the knife to fix it as I lost sight in my right eye due to a
boutched operation.
I've basically been busy building a product (The EICommander
http://www.eicommander.com/) to monitor and control one of the popular new
electronic ignitions for the lycomings - they are called Pmags. Been doing
it for about 4 years now. Business really picked up once Aircraft Spruce
contacted us and wanted to put the product in their catalog. Sold 20 units
so for this year and expect another order before the year ends.
Just finishing up the (painful {:>)) transition from the older 8 bit
microprocessor chip I had been using for years to a 32 bit chip for
increased performance and a larger (2.4") display. Boy, talk about a steep
learning curve for an old brain!
I sort of got a bit discouraged on the rotary front, when Mazda decided not
to produce the 16X - had my pennies already saved up to buy one and replace
my old 13B. The 13B and my RV-6A are sitting in my hangar and I am going to
need to decide whether to part with it or get my eye fixed and back to
flying it.
But, I do follow all of your folks still active on the rotary front - So
while no longer as active as I once was, I am still just as interested in
what you guys are doing.
David Cook stopped by a few months back and that was a delight to have him
to chat with for a spell.
Welcome mat is always out for anyone coming through Charlotte, NC and have
the time and inclination to stop for a spell and shoot the bull.
Thanks for inquiring, Bill
Best Regards
Ed
-----Original Message----- From: Bill Bradburry
Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2014 11:04 AM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Test
Ed, is that you?!
Bring us up to date on where you have been. :>)
Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: Rotary motors in aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2014 9:53 AM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Test
Same here, Dennis
Ed
-----Original Message----- From: Dennis Havarlah
Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2014 10:31 AM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Test
I have not been able to post for some time.
Test
Dennis H.>
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