Gentlepeople,
I am rather new to
the list and normally I just lurk until I have something to
say. Well, in
breaking with that mode I have some thoughts that I would like some opinions
on so if you’re game, here goes…
1. I am building a Cozy MKIV. It
uses an NACA scoop embedded in the belly to provide cooling air. I am
thinking of not building the NACA scoop as I plan to use some sort
of Meredith effect scoop/plenum (ala the P-51) for
cooling. Thoughts?
2. I plan to fly this plane on long
flights over water (around the world is one of my goals.) Is there an ignition/injection system
that provides some sort of limp home capability
such as what is in the Cadillac Northstar systems
that allows for intermittent firing of the rotors? This to provide partial power in situations where I lose
coolant overboard
and hopefully, relying on oil cooling, continue to safety. If not, what is the proper way to
ensure redundancy of the cooling system?
3. In reading several web sites regarding
around the world travel, it appears that apart from endless bureaucracy and
outrageous landing/handling fees, the largest problem is fuel
availability. Most parts of the world have no use for 100ll or appear to
have never heard of
it. (just kidding, it has to be specially ordered in many places and sometimes it is quite
suspect.) Is
the rotary particular about the fuel used? I am interested in the SCORE
technology that John Deere came up with and would really love a
diesel rotary in
this regard. Diesel/Jet A/Kerosene is available almost
everywhere.
That is enough for
now. My brain hurts.
-Randy “Still looking for a ride to Rough
River” Smith
Columbia,
SC