I think this is a good idea.  Kind of like a tech counselor for rotary
installations.  Flying or not, almost anyone who has been on this list
for a while would have something to offer.  I would of course be
willing to lend my eyes to any projects out west.

Tracy or Ed would of course be excellent resources.  And as much as
many on this list would hate to admit it, Paul Lamar is usually
willing and has the time.  As opinionated as he can be, he also has a
tremendous amount of experience.  He picked up a couple important
improvements for me from the pictures I sent.  He also sent me (free)
those constant tension hose clamps that, although heavy, I do feel are
important if using hose clamps on coolant hose.

No one says that you have to listen to everything he says, but I have
never seen him give any advise that would make an installation less
safe.

Dave Leonard
Now with 135 hrs in 10 months flying
New turbo is going on as we speak (pictures tomorrow)
Cleaning out cooling system for the Evans Coolant
Adding additional ducting to augment cooling for new turbo.


> Jack,
>
> Although I agree with you in principle, I don't in the
> details.  We have a number of very knowledgeable people
> in the group, who have not yet brought the fruits of
> their expertise into the air.  That does not mean their
> observations won't be valid.  Should more weight be given
> to the observations of those who are flying?  In most cases,
> I would.
>
> Dale
>
> > From: "Jack Ford" <jackoford@theofficenet.com>
> > Date: 2005/05/21 Sat AM 10:39:30 EDT
> > To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
> > Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Seized 13b - accident prevention
> >
> > MessageI'd think that a formal organization might need to be in existence for an insurance company to take it seriously.
> >
> > This may be another step towards making alternative engine installations routine and safe (if there's such a thing as safe). A sort of self-policing association.
> >
> > Now that it's been brought up (Thanks, Al), I wouldn't think of making a first flight without some experienced eyeballs taking a close looksee at my "perfect" installation. It would be nice to know that the inspectors had at least flown successfully.
> >
> > My two cents.
> >
> > Jack Ford (Rank beginner)
> >   ----- Original Message -----
> >   From: Russell Duffy
> >   To: Rotary motors in aircraft
> >   Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 3:26 PM
> >   Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Seized 13b - accident prevention
> >
> >
> >   Am I way off the mark here?  Could/would this work?  Are there others out there who would participate as "examiners"?  Would you welcome such "look-over" on your project?  Do you think it would do any good? I'd like some feedback on this, and then see whether it makes sense to pursue it any further.
> >
> >   Hi Al,
> >
> >   I think this is a noble effort, but I don't see that anything formal needs to be set up.   I'd bet that anyone on this list would feel comfortable asking to see someone else's project, or asking to have someone look at theirs.
> >
> >   Now if you could pitch this idea to the insurance companies, for a condition of first flight coverage, or cheaper rates, then you may be onto something.
> >
> >   Cheers,
> >   Rusty (balance gear has arrived)
> >
>
>
>
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