Congratulations Chris,
    The only other radiator I know of like that is Sam Hodges. I know he has been flying his, though I don't know what kind of results he has had with cooling. I think he has more than just a few hours on it, so he must be making some progress.

samuelhodges@bellsouth.net


Best,

Ben Schneider

--- On Mon, 8/30/10, Chris and Terria <candtmallory@embarqmail.com> wrote:

From: Chris and Terria <candtmallory@embarqmail.com>
Subject: [FlyRotary] First FLight!
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Date: Monday, August 30, 2010, 5:14 PM

















N492CM flew for the first time Sunday morning.  It was
a short flight (.2)—just enough time for one pattern.   The engine was super smooth, and seemed to have lots of
power, although I never really did look much at the dynamic RPM that I
reached.  I was busy paying attention to the coolant temperature.  The
oil temp stayed below 200 the entire flight.  But I took off with water
temp at 185, then with full power and the climb to only 2000, the temp rose to
about 230.  I pulled the power back, and basically glided around the
pattern for a full stop.  As soon as I pulled the power and dropped the
nose, the temp started back down.  When I landed, it was back to 195. 
Taxied back uneventful.   I have the small (facial area) thick radiator from Ed Klepeis
(see the pic below).  Is anyone else using this one?  How have your
temps been?  I would like info and pictures on your setup to see if there
is some tweaking I can do to mine.   Specifics on the motor: Renesis (rebuilt by Bruce) RD1-C Catto 76-88 EM-2 EC-2   Special thanks to Tracy for the many phone calls and extra
help.  There is no substitute for a great builder assist hotline!   Chris Mallory -----Inline Attachment Follows-----

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