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From: Ernest Christley <echristley@nc.rr.com>
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Tracy Crook wrote:

> Where do these stories come from?  : )  There has been no change to 
> the 2.85 (RD-1C) design.  My takeoff RPM is around 6200 rpm (limited 
> by fixed pitch prop) and top speed rpm is 7450 so far. 
>  
> Top speed runs have been limited due to oil mist blowing out of the 
> crankcase vent at anything above 7000 rpm.  Still working on an oil / 
> air separator needed for air racing.  No time for making this and new 
> prop cuffs so I'll miss the Ohio to Oshkosh race this year.  Look 
> forward to doing it next year in the 20B powered RV-8 which is moving 
> ahead (finally).  I noticed they are separating the formula RV classes 
> by engine displacement   Bwahh Ha Ha Ha! ....  : )
>  
> Tracy
>  


Tracy, don't ruin it for the rest of us before we get a chance.  Go easy 
on the Lycosaurus' of the world, lest they declare the rotary to have 
some stupid amount of displacement per rotor.

Ernest (I feel a rule change a-comin' on)

Ah! Hell!  Go for it.  Blow 'em out the sky.

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