Message-Id: <sc29ae54.046@tsnci.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 11:02:10 -0500
From: "Dr. Weinsweig" <WeinsweigD@tsnci.com>
To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
Subject: engineair, turbines, etc
Mime-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Content-Disposition: inline
Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com

          <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
          <<  Lancair Builders' Mail List  >>
          <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 
>>
hi all-

i for one hope that the engineair alternative becomes a good reality and
alternative to the present viable options.  however, after full evaluation 
of MY mission for my ivp i opted for the turbine. i think that the fuel 
consumption as previously outlined are a bit exaggerated.  while on a demo 
flight out of redmond with orrin and rick schramek in the back at 9000 ft 
msl we saw 300 ktas burning 50 or so gallons per hour.  pulled back to 260 
ktas dropped the fuel burn to 35.5 gph-obviously still a lot but acceptable
 for the awesome performance, rate of climb, etc.  i guess i'll  find out 
the real world performance in a few years-time will tell. 

i also agree it is time to let the dogfights re: engineair go and their 
development continue.  we should all support them within reason but there 
must be truth in advertising.  rick's recent comments reminded me of my 
trip to amelia island florida this past spring.  tucked away on the 
ramp(engineless) was jim rahm's ivp.  the local fbo told me that he had 
some type of engine problem and had to land unexpectedly and pull the 
engine. as i recall the fbo heard that he was going to add more hp when he 
replaced it.  just wondering what the real story is and why haven't we 
heard anything about this.  i have no proprietary interest in any of these 
matters.  nor do i know rick other than meeting him at the lancair flyin 
and taking the demo ride with him and have no grudge against anyone-just 
want to know the facts!  we owe it to aviation safety to hold new 
endeavors to higher standards than the status quo.

happy safe healthy holidays to all,

david


>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
LML website:   http://members.olsusa.com/mkaye/maillist.html
LML Builders' Bookstore:   http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair
Please remember that purchases from the Builders' Bookstore
assist with the management of the LML.

Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>