In a message dated 04/11/2005 3:55:57 PM Central Daylight Time, ceengland@bellsouth.net writes:

<< Ed Anderson wrote:

> I don't know, Finn.  I was under the impression that the seals (not > counting Tracy's seals) were fairly brittle and broke before they bent. >>


First things first. Just back from Sun&Fun. Talked to Tracy and Paul Lamar. Tried to talk everyone into using a rotary. Missed seeing Mr. Anderson. Only two rotary powered planes to look at. Tracys installation of the RX-8 engine was very nice with  short intake runners not unlike a race car engine.

Saw a nice 225 HP turbine less than 188 pounds. And a V-8 Mercedes Benz twin turbo electronic direct injection diesel and reduction unit. Supposed to be 250 HP on jetA. Only had two days this time. Visited my lots in Ridge Manor where my new shop will be (and mothers new winter home). Found out that land prices in Florida have gone through the roof. Lynn E. Hanover