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From: "Ed Anderson" <eanderson@carolina.rr.com>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] BD-4 Status
Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 22:27:05 -0400
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Bob, I think I can understand the difficulty making that decision .  First, 
I  hope that things might change in the future so that you might again 
engage tinkering and experimenting with the rotary.  But, regardless of how 
that turns out, I am very glad to hear you will continue to be a member of 
the rotary community.  A number of us have benefited from your expertise in 
cabling and sage advice in that area.  I for one was very interested in your 
continuing experimentation with the EWP.  But, again, glad you are staying 
with us in any case.  Who knows, you might find someone who has for one 
reason or the other have to forego a project that might turn out to be right 
for you.


Ed


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob White" <rlwhite@comcast.net>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 9:30 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] BD-4 Status


> Hi Ed,
>
> I've made a decision, but I'm having a hard time announcing it.  I
> guess I might as well make it official.  There was extensive damage to
> the airframe all the way back to the baggage compartment.  Because of
> the way BD-4's are constructed, I have no doubt that it is repairable.
> It would require removing most all of the skins, replacing the aluminum
> angles with new ones, replacing the gear box, engine mount, radiator
> oil cooler, exhaust system, windshield, and some of the side windows.
> Some of those things were going to be replaced anyway. In particular,
> the radiator, engine mount and exhaust system.  There is some
> possibility that the wing torqued the top of the cabins slightly, so
> that would have to be checked.  The wing tips were damaged and one
> corner of the stabilator was bent.
>
> However, after considering what it will require in time and money, I
> have decided that I really can't afford to continue.  I'm going to sell
> the FWF less the damaged parts, radios, and some of the prefabricated
> components.  The airframe will be scrapped for liability reasons.
>
> I looked at a partnership in a certified airplane, renting, buying
> another kit to finish, and even buying another flying BD-4.  At the end
> of the day, it all add up to more expense than is comfortable.
>
> I'm still a BD-4 enthusiast and a rotary engine enthusiast.  I plan to
> continue making cables for Tracy's hardware and hang around in the
> rotary and BD-4 email lists.
>
> One of the things I consider most unfortunate is that I won't be able
> to finish the EWP testing.  I was having pretty good results
> considering the poor location of my oil cooler.  On cool (50F) days, in
> flight cruise temps were OK, and I could get to pattern altitude at
> full power and keep the oil below 220F.  It was obvious that I needed
> some improvements.  I only did one full power speed test with the Warp
> Drive prop.  I got to 155 mph indicated at 7500 ft and 50F OAT.  The
> speed was pretty stable but temps were still climbing. When the Oil got
> to 210F I pulled the power back.  I'm going to miss it.
>
> Bob W.
>
> On Wed, 16 May 2007 18:55:22 -0400
> "Ed Anderson" <eanderson@carolina.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> Speaking of your BD-4, what is the prognosis - repairable?  Worth 
>> repairing?
>> Sounds like you have it apart.
>>
>> Ed
>
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