In a message dated 12/22/99 9:44:47 PM Central Standard Time,
rotaryeng@earthlink.net writes:

There seems to be quite a bit of interest in using AC constant
 speed props so I would say yes.

That was always one of my main fascinations with the Gerschwender unit. He
somehow used a power steering pump as the governor. I always found that
concept intriguing. I have keep my eyes open at many a fly-in and the only
plane I have found with am gersh unit the owner did not want to uncowl for me
to see. (not that I blame him, that can be a real bite to do on the ramp for
a great many aircraft!)

However, much to my disgust he had absolutely no idea how it worked! Can you
imagine flying behind something you don't understand!?

Anyway, without starting another "silent chain" debate, does anyone have a
clue how the CS portion of the Gerschwender works?

Rob Johnson

 
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