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Greg,
Superchargers are sometimes simpler to implement, but there are other reasons they aren't as popular on aircraft. First they are a power robbing device. There is a net gain in power of course, but the charger can require 10-15 HP to drive it at WOT and it makes the engine less efficient. The other problem is you must be sure the unit is up to continous use in the boost RPM range. Lastly the mount must be solid enough to hold up to continous use as well.
Bill Jepson
-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Ward <gregw@onestopdesign.biz>
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:32 pm
Subject: [FlyRotary] Supercharging
As I have cruised around, looking at options, I came across www.camdensuperchargers.com, who make kits for rotaries. Has anybody had any experience with this? I like the idea of less heat, and plumbing, but how about endurance? I know John Slade had a lot of fun until he got the right Turbo, I wonder if the situation would be any different with this.
Greg Ward
(trying to get into the air)
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