Would the low compression turbo rotors that Paul is using have anything to
due with the reduced sound level?

-Tim



> After hearing the plane last fall, I can tell you that both the sound
> level & 'tone quality' are a refreshing departure from typical rotary
> sound. If Paul finds that he's making adequate power with reasonable
> fuel economy, he will deserve credit for an amazing 'find'.
>
> Charlie
>
>
> Steve Brooks wrote:
>
> >Paul,
> >Thanks for the photos.  You're right, its pretty simple.  I'm surprised
that
> >it's not louder.
> >
> >Steve
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Rotary motors in aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net]On
> >Behalf Of Paul
> >Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 8:48 AM
> >To: Rotary motors in aircraft
> >Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Rotary Canard - was home again
> >
> >
> >Hi, Steve and thanks for the reply.  I am running what I believe to be
the
> >simplest and most bullet-proof exhaust going. I am using the stock cast
iron
> >manifold, (which does a great job of absorbing engine pulses), with a
short
> >8 inch long exhaust pipe. Total weight is 12 pounds.  See attached pics.
> >Everyone at the flying field tells me that it is no louder than the
> >Lycomings....just a "different" sound some say.  Hope this helps.  Paul
> >Conner
> >
>
>
>
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