David;
You are to be commended for picking up
the ball on this thing, and getting some positive yardage. Thank you.
This effort needs a leader/coordinator, and perhaps you’ve said the magic
words which make you “it”, at least for now. Call on anyone
you like for help.
A couple of comments:
1. I think it important to bring this
onto the ACRE list so people there can be included. That, of course means
allowing the inclusion of PL. He is very intent on furthering the recognition
and use of the rotary engine; and he has considerable knowledge to bring to
certain aspects of these installations. To eliminate the one because of his
tendency to assume that PL’s way is the only way, and thereby exclude a large
group on his list; well, I’d think it a mistake. This is to be an “advisory”
group; not one that dictates practice. I’m not currently on the
other list, but would be happy to communicate with Paul about what we are
doing, and get a reaction.
- It is worth exploring a
connection to, or auspices of the EAA Technical Advisory program. It
would lend credibility with FAA, insurance companies, or whomever.
3.)
I like ARPA; if for no
other reason than it is an easily pronounced acronym, and therefore more easily
remembered.
You already know my interest and willingness
to participate in this effort.
I am in Vista, CA about 40 N of San Diego.
I have a 20B installation on a Velocity
SE RG. Not yet flown. I designed basically all the ancillary systems
for the engine (using Tracy’s EC2, EM2 and redrive); tested the engine on
the dyno, and have run the full up installation on the airplane a total of
about 4 hours, and briefly at WOT. Everything works as expected so far.
As I am nearing first flight, I would
welcome the Southwestern regional review team (as soon as it is formed, of
course) to review, examine, and discuss my installation.
Rusty may be right in that no major
formal thing is needed as far as getting others involved in a project
review. And that will help the safety aspect. But it would be good
to aim for going beyond, in order to get some recognition at the FAA or
insurance company level.
Al
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From: Rotary motors in aircraft
[mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On
Behalf Of David Staten
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2005
6:26 AM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: The
Rotary Powered Flyers Association
Yes.. I'm keeping count.
I am making a file in my address book and I am adding respondents to it. I
figure the majority of responses will be in by Sunday or Monday night. Then we
will see where we stand.
Dave
Bob Perkinson wrote:
If your keeping count, count me in.
Bob Perkinson
Hendersonville, TN.
RV9A
If Nothing Changes
Nothing Changes!
Polling the list...
Interest in forming such a group. Participation requirements will be
left to be determined.
Goals as previously stated:
1) Member Education and Safety
2) Pre-First Flight and Phase One Inspections and Support
3) Ongoing Peer Technical Support for rotary engined aircraft
4) Industry Liason (Insurance, Manufacturers, Kit Builders)
5) Accident Investigation / Rotary Engine Expertise
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