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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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