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The AVWeb stated "it requires
considerable ancillary equipment" . Seems to imply more
complexity than a certified engine (gotta grant them the cooling, but
ANY turbo will have, well, a turbo). OK, I know I must be reading more into
it, but this kind of subtle, IMHO, negative
commentary/perspective/attitude makes me raise an eye brow and can hurt our
"cause". But hey, at least the Rotary wasn't ignored.
FWIW.
All the
best,
Chris
Christopher Barber
Attorney
and Counselor at Law
"Serving
the needs of Senior Texans"
Barber Law
Firm
11930 S Sam Houston Pkwy
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Houston, Texas 77089-4755
281-464-LAWS
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CBarber@TexasAttorney.net
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This just
in from the Avweb update.
Rusty
Mistral's two-rotor turbocharged G-230-TS Wankel engine
was on display in the Piper Arrow airframe it pulled to the show. The
Swiss-built 230-hp, liquid-cooled is being developed in Daytona Beach, FL,
with the assistance of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The
installation amassed more than 30 flights before arriving in OSH. Testing
for FAA certification is underway. Although the engine itself, which
displaces just 654cc from the twin rotors, is little bigger than a beer keg,
it requires considerable ancillary equipment, including a radiator and
plumbing for the turbocharger. Wankels traditionally use dual spark plugs,
so it's no surprise to see the Mistral's redundant ignition systems. Using a
planetary gear prop reduction unit, the engine can turn ... 6500 rpm ... for
a prop speed of just 2300 rpm. Weighing 328 pounds dry, the G-230 is
intended to burn 100LL or unleaded auto gas.
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