Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #22557
From: David Staten <Dastaten@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: The Rotary Powered Flyers Association
Date: Thu, 26 May 2005 04:46:28 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>


Jim Sower wrote:

I don't believe a "manual" of "suggested/accepted" practice would be appropriate or particularly useful in an experimental arena. Nor would I expect most folks to pay a lot of attention to it.

A "black list" OTOH would be quite useful.

Good suggestion, Jim.

I also want to say, nothing I am desiring to do, or hoping the community would do... would be interpreted to stifle innovation.

There is a difference between (and I will admit, a fine line that blurs easily) between "good practice/workmanship" and "Do it this way cause I said so". There is a lot of experimenting to be done. Those who are doing this now are the next wave of  pioneers. A "manual" written by those who have gone before, and learned the hard way, can help save a lot of blood sweat and tears.Areas will this will benefit will be fuel, cooling and perhaps the electrical end of things.

I respect your skepticism. And you are right.. this "group" WILL fizzle.. unless those who participate keep it from doing so. I will do my part. I just want to build engines, planes and share (the knowledge, experience and fun).

Dave

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