Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #21818
From: George Lendich <lendich@optusnet.com.au>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: sinle rotor stuff was Re: Soft Seals Sloppy slots S^4
Date: Sat, 14 May 2005 08:34:12 +1000
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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Rusty,
If the e-shaft is a cut down type - I would recommend you Not use it in an Aircraft, but Ok for a demonstrator or the like. Much better to use a single e-shaft made to order, using high strength steel etc.
I'm in the process of getting one made locally.
George (down under)
Have you worked -out all your requirements for the single rotor. It not as simple as it first appears, but not so complicated when it's all said and done.
 
I guess your turning down a RX7 e-shaft and filling the extra holes. 
 
Hi George,
 
I haven't pushed the single rotor project much, because I've been too busy with the RV-3.  I did just buy a complete single rotor engine off Ebay, and will peek inside soon.  I know I have to fill in at least one hole on the shaft, but otherwise it all seems usable.  Seems to be older housings, but I won't know how old until I get inside.  I'm not sure if I'll use this engine in it's entirety, or use the REW housings I already purchased.  It will probably depend on what I find inside. 
 
Cheers,
Rusty (gotta make a new intake for the RV-3 first)
 
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