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| Subject: | Re: 2007 Northeast RV--Canard Fly-in |
The 200/235 is still the best engine choice for Long-EZ
"purists" (like Burt). Some think a 320 or 360 is best.
Others think a Soob or a Mazda or a ROCKET MOTOR (!!) are
more appropriate. Experimental aviation == builder's
choice. Build what you're willing to test.
Given the price of AvGas and "real" engines these days, I
think alternative engines is a VERY appropriate topic of
conversation for homebuilders. I've followed the saga of
John Slade's rotary installation/operation and, if it
doesn't qualify as "Advanced Canardism", I'm not sure what will.
I'm thankful that these guys are willing to experiment and
(more important) share their "lessons learned" with those of
us who are sitting around waiting for the "status quo" to
advance past... oh... 1985.
D
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EZ-List Digest Server wrote:
> Joel........ Hard to believe the two topics are about engines as
> opposed to airframes. If your members/fly in attendees were paying any
> attention at all to Rutan, they would know his opinion of power options.
> There is plenty of websites dedicated to the Rotary and the Subi....
> Neither one of which is suitable for a Long EZ or especially a Defiant.
> Real engines equal Real reliability and performance. The day might come
> where this thinking is not absolute but it's not here yet. "Advanced
> Canardism" should focus on airframes and flying as opposed to "engine
> options" which are very unproven.
> Weav
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