LOL, Mark.. pretty much why I've given up asking questions on those

forums; too many "experts" waiting for fresh meat. One went as far as
saying "Chrissi, why don't you take up knitting". They certainly won't
approve of what we are doing to our plane.

This rotary forum at times strays way off topic, but I learn something

almost every day no matter what topic we are on.

BTW, I was told to purchase a copy of Hugh Macinnes's book

"Turbochargers" ISBN 0-89586-135-6, 160 pgs $17.95, which I did, great book.

While picking it up at the store I also found "Maximum Boost" by Corky

Bell, ISBN 0-8376-0160-6, 250 pgs $34.95, I really like this book. Not
that I have figured out what I am doing yet, but at least I am more
confident about what I don't know. :)

...Chrissi

Well......the Turbo book by Macinnes surely alerted me to the idea that
turbos are a great way
to increase power albeit with careful matching and an eye toward what you
want from the engine.

The engine air intake diagrams on the web site remind me of the Chaparral
2E/F designs of 1966/67
which I understand Paul had a hand in. My current model ducted fan efforts
also underscore the
importance of good inlet and outlet design. Perhaps 35 years of observing
and experimenting finally
finds an application!

Harold

 
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