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Thanks Ernest,
Yes, I was just too pleased to be zooming along in a climb at 155 mph, could
not wait to level off an see what speed I got. Had just started to do that
when the Fates decided they had played with me long enough. Sort of a
horrible feeling to feel and know you engine was involved in destroying
itself as you headed for safe haven - but, hey - perhaps time to consider P
Ports! Opportunity!
I continue to be impressed by the rotary engine - especially its
"If-Runing - will Continue to run" nature. I just don't believe a piston
engine with zero compression would have done as well.
If I should be so lucky only to have to replace seals then the engine will
be back together quickly but given the duration of the flight after the
problem began, I am thinking the rotor housings probably took a beating -
just hope my $$ high compression rotors are not damaged. I do have two N/A
housings in excellent shape - but no more High compression rotors.
Ed A
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ernest Christley" <echristley@nc.rr.com>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 12:17 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: No Joy on Sun & Fun{:<(
Ed Anderson wrote:
> 3. For the first ever flying to Florida - I had a Tail wind - but
> doubtful that had much bearing on the situation {:>)
>
Don't be so quick to dismiss that option, Ed. It is quite likely that
the 3-Fates made a mistake and decided to make up for it. I'm just glad
they didn't cut your string.
You did leave us with one worrisome, unresolved issue. Were you able to
find your Whiskey? Do you need me to bring you some?
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instinct, and morality, to just sit back and watch people make
mistakes. We want to help them, which means control them and their
decisions, but in doing so we actually hurt them (and ourselves)."
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