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From: "George Lendich" <lendich@optusnet.com.au>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: No Joy on Sun & Fun{:<(
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 07:29:40 +1000
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Ed,
If the rotors are damaged, get some RX8 rotors ( 10:1). They are half the
price of the high compression RX7 rotors. You will have to deepen the apex
seal slot! This is not a big cost.
George (down under).

> Thanks Ernest,
>
> Yes, I was just too pleased to be zooming along in a climb at 155 mph,
could
> not wait to level off an see what speed I got.  Had just started to do
that
> when the Fates decided they had played with me long enough.  Sort of a
> horrible feeling to feel and know you engine was involved in destroying
> itself as you headed for safe haven - but, hey - perhaps time to consider
P
> Ports! Opportunity!
>
> I continue to be impressed by the rotary engine - especially its
> "If-Runing - will Continue to run"  nature.  I just don't believe a piston
> engine with zero compression would have done as well.
>
> If I should be so lucky only to have to replace seals then the engine will
> be back together quickly but given the duration of the flight after the
> problem began, I am thinking the rotor housings probably took a beating -
> just hope my $$ high compression rotors are not damaged.  I do have two
N/A
> housings in excellent shape - but no more High compression rotors.
>
> Ed A
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ernest Christley" <echristley@nc.rr.com>
> To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
> Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 12:17 AM
> Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: No Joy on Sun & Fun{:<(
>
>
> > Ed Anderson wrote:
> >
> > > 3.  For the first ever flying to Florida - I had a Tail wind - but
> > > doubtful that had much bearing on the situation {:>)
> > >
> >
> >
> > Don't be so quick to dismiss that option, Ed.  It is quite likely that
> > the 3-Fates made a mistake and decided to make up for it.  I'm just glad
> > they didn't cut your string.
> >
> > You did leave us with one worrisome, unresolved issue.  Were you able to
> > find your Whiskey?   Do you need me to bring you some?
> >
> > --
> > This is by far the hardest lesson about freedom. It goes against
> > instinct, and morality, to just sit back and watch people make
> > mistakes. We want to help them, which means control them and their
> > decisions, but in doing so we actually hurt them (and ourselves)."
> >
> >
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