I sure hope the Mistral executives monitor this board and take to heart some of the input you guys are providing.  Perhaps with the FAA problems they will reconsider the experimental world instead of going after government contracts or whatever else they were trying to do.

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*From:* "wrjjrs@aol.com" <wrjjrs@aol.com>
*To:* Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
*Sent:* Fri, June 11, 2010 12:41:57 PM
*Subject:* [FlyRotary] Re: Not surprised, but still disappointing...Mistral dimise

George, and Group,
 
 I am very saddened by the demise of Mistral. I believe that there is a good market for a sound Rotary engine conversion. George, I AM listening. In fact I have been researching some net techniques that may make several "wish list" parts possible. First the basics though. We intend to make a good p-port conversion with no epoxy and proper seals on the port insert. (O-rings) The lightweight sideplates/end-housings in steel. But first I need to make a comment that I believe is CRITICAL to success. This is a comment that is the very essence of the reason why many of these ventures fail. Even ones with very good products like Mistral.
 The comment is that anyone producing a new or conversion technology engine must absolutely expect it to sell for LESS than a Lycoming or Continental, otherwise there is no REASONABLE EXPECTATION that people will buy it. Some people might be enticed by a new or better technology, but never enough people to make the venture a success. My best estimate is that you will need to be profitable at a price of about 1/2 that of certified aircraft engines.
 
Bill Jepson
 



-----Original Message-----
From: George Lendich <lendich@aanet.com.au>
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Thu, Jun 10, 2010 2:54 pm
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Not surprised, but still disappointing...Mistral dimise

 Now that is bad, not that I could afford Mistral parts
*IF* they were available, but the exposure of a commercially available certified rotary, would do the a great deal of good, for the rest of us wanting to see further development of the rotary in Aviation.
 
I guess we will have to rely on people like Bill Jepson and his partner to come up with the goods.
 
I have suggested to Bill that possibly the rotor weight could be reduced by using the oven brazed technology and chrome molley.
 
I also believe that a bellhousing could be done in the same way and have it designed to be the engine mount as well - are you listening Bill?
 
I wish I had an understanding of the processes 10 years ago, when Bill and I started communicating.
George (down under)     Gee, I wonder if they will sell inventory/parts to us side intake
    types.  I do have their intake already and like it.

    http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2010/100609mistral.html

    All the best,

    Chris Barber
    Houston, GSOT