The single rotor is running again with some new
components and good seals. Started up right on the first try. The basic
engine is now a flyable configuration. Before it will appear in my
airplane, it has to have a suitable intake system and 50+ hrs successful run
time on the test stand.
Today's runs were for establishing base line,
and make sure all systems work as designed. The configuration was with side port
only, P-Port blocked.
Next runs will include O2 sensor, fuel flow and
accelerometer for measuring residual unbalance.
With this set-up it should be possible to develop
an intake system for the port combination I am using.