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Now, that is a nice idea, Mark. Showing
a preference without poking a stick in eye (Hey! we only
have two if we put our heads together ) the other folks
{:>)
Ed
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 2:09 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Contrasting view
point was [FlyRotary] Re: AirVenture Souviner
We could always wear the hat with the "I love flying my rotary" button
stuck over the piston. ;-)
Also, if you bought a RWS T-shirt, you could wear the hat, but emphasize
your preferance to the rotary by the message on the shirt.
Mark
(should be eligible for a pin very soon)
On 7/16/07, Ed
Anderson <eanderson@carolina.rr.com>
wrote:
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 12:20
PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Contrasting
view point was [FlyRotary] Re: AirVenture Souviner
Hummm, while I am a cast-in-stone rotary
type, I really don't see any point in throwing stones at
those alternate engine types who prefer pistons. Many
smaller airframes simply couldn't use a rotary even if they wanted to.
My view is that us "Alternative
Engine" types all face the same "hostile" outside world and need to
stick together. Certainly we can (and will) debate the relative
merits of each choice, but I certainly feel that somebody that
successfully puts a covair,Subaru, V-6, etc, in an project and
safely gets airborne is a kindred soul.
Now, if the logo has something like an
"X" across a symbol for a certified, expensive and all to
prone to cost $$, aircraft engine, - that - I might could sign on
for {:>). But, since I won't be going to Oshkosh, I guess I
don't have to be concerned about it.
Just my viewpoint on the topic
FWIW
Ed
Hi Ed, et al,
As aviators I agree we are kindred souls. But, believing
as I do that the rotary engine is so far superior to piston engines I
could not endorse a message that promotes both pistons and
rotaries. I understand Pat only wishes to promote automotive
conversions but, for some rotary enthusiasts, the hat design can be an
uncomfortable compromise.
Ernie
Ernie, While I certainly agree (surprise!) with
your opinion about rotary engines having some unbeatable qualities and
characteristics, there is unfortunately not a series of rotary engines
that meets every need. I personally believe that for some
applications, the smaller Corvair and Subaru engines (for example)
are about the best viable alternative engines at the
moment. But, that said, it is certainly up to each individual to
show their "passion" as they see fit. The next thing we will likely
see are hats with an "X" across a rotary - I just personally do not see
what either approach will do for the alternate engine community.
Again, just my personal viewpoint and to each their own
{:>)
Ed
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