----- Original Message -----

From: Russell Duffy

To: Rotary motors in aircraft

Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2003 6:31 PM

Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: SINGLE ROTOR

Looks good Richard.  I'm still interested in single rotors, but the weight just isn't quite where I need it to be for the planes I'm looking at.  It would be great if this could match the weight of a VW engine. 

 

Have you, or anyone else found a lighter substitute for the iron housings?  Racing Beat sells an aluminum version of the rear, and center housing, but they don't yet have a front housing available.  That's supposed to change in another 6 months though.  Unfortunately, they're about $1200 each, but save about 12 lbs or so for each housing.  RB claims that these are actually more durable than the iron housings. 

 

I know there was a guy on the list that was making a titanium engine, but I haven't heard from him in a while. 

 

Thanks,

Rusty (redrive re-installed with the original plate)