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Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 3:34 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: sinle rotor
stuff was Re: Soft Seals Sloppy slots S^4
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)
George,
why
do you recommend not to use a cut down e-shaft in an aircraft? Do you know
what the stock shaft is made of?
I
would be concerned about having the appropoiate core strength and
durability.
Richard Sohn
N-2071U