Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #8672
From: Russell Duffy <13brv3@bellsouth.net>
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Re: 50 HP rotary engine?
Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 14:02:28 -0500
To: 'Rotary motors in aircraft' <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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Give Dave Atkins a call. I think the reduction issue is worked out. As far as the wankel is concerned i could give you alot of information but only via telephone. you could ask the representives to research the information i will give you...
FYI When we were in Florida we finish up an airboat conversion that has gone quite well with a hearty belt drive.. In should have a write up in theJuly issue of rxTuner Mag.
kathy Atkins
 
 
Thanks Kathy,
 
I called the shop, and found that you and Dave were both gone for a week or so.  If I recall correctly, you were working on a single rotor based on Mazda parts, and in fact, I even saw one of your engines sitting on a shelf.  I bought a project from a guy who was in the running to build your belt drive, and happened to see it sitting in his shop.  Anyway, if I could make a single rotor Mazda engine work, I would do it in a heartbeat, but it's just too heavy, and too powerful.  If you know of a smaller engine along the lines of 100 lb and 50 hp, let me know.  
 
Rusty
   
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