Couldn't agree more, Bill.  I'd settle for doing it right the second time {:>)

Ed
  ----- Original Message -----   From: wrjjrs@aol.com   To: Rotary motors in aircraft   Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 1:10 PM
  Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Newby 20B questions


  Ed,
  That is just the way it is in engineering. It is always easier to do it better the second time! There was a sign on the wall of one of the places I worked, I learned the meaning of later. "The trouble with doing everything right the first time is that people don't understand how hard that actually was!"
  Bill Jepson    
  -----Original Message-----
  From: eanderson@carolina.rr.com
  To: flyrotary@lancaironline.net
  Sent: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 4:49 AM
  Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Newby 20B questions


  I agree with your weight assessment, Bill.  Pay attention to every ounce as they quickly add up into pounds.  I figure I could remove approx 15-20 lbs of weight if I redid my FWF again from scratch based on lessons learned. Its easier to keep the weight down than to remove it later {:>)

  Ed
    ----- Original Message -----     From: WRJJRS@aol.com     To: Rotary motors in aircraft     Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 12:15 AM
    Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Newby 20B questions


    In a message dated 11/15/2006 4:37:27 PM Pacific Standard Time, bob@hassel-usa.com writes:
      How does the flying weight compare on the 20B with a lyco 360 for example?

      Thanks,

      Bob
    Bob, Mistral is listing the weight of the 20B conversion at 395 with radiators I believe. The 20B will produce IO 540 like HP though. The 13B done well can make almost 200HP without even P-porting. Most 13B's so far are about the same weight as a 360 with all the plumbing. Carefully setup the 13B NA engine shoould be lighter than a O-360, you just need to do a carefull engineering job.
    Bill Jepson

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