Hi Gang;

I'm both pleased and relieved to announce that FINALLY
the LAEV is most definitely soup!!!
We set out armed with ten (10) base Design Goals and we
managed to stay focused in that direction. These were:

--The use of prime steel alloy, heavy wall tubing
instead of forgings or castings, to facilitate a lower
production run, reduce the scrap rate (which usually
shows up during machining operations), and needless to
say save $$.
--Maximum use of Heat Treating and Nitriding technology.
--Maximize HP to WEIGHT ratio advantage (200HP +)
--Internal electrical wire routing.
--MINIMAL Part count.
--Field PM.
--Affordable re-build tag.
--Ease of assembly and disassembly using minimal common
tools.
--Ease of FIELD adjustments, without disassembly.
--Economical to OWN and OPERATE.

The Parts count and Weight of the LAEV Hub with blades,
is expected to come in at about 28 lbs., are just simply
amazing considering it's a 200HP + prop.

The immediate plans are as follows:

-Shanks are presently in the shop being internally
countoured machined for further weight reduction.
-Shank fixture will be revised for new pin indexing.
-Shanks and Fixture will be shipped to Perry for Carbon
blade bonding (The Goo-Goo stuff I know nada about)
-Complete LAEV assy will be shipped to Florida for
EXTENSIVE D&R (Destroy & Replace testing) by Paul, Tracy
& myself.

Unfortunately the big question......"HOW MUCH"?......,is
still in the dark and will remain there until, testing
is complete, and we can get a head count from the ACRE
Subscribers "FOR ROTARY USE ONLY"!!! for a ONE SHOT
special production run ONLY.

I'm very certain that it will meet what I consider the
most challenging specification of this project, which is
what the "A" stands for in LAEV......AFFORDABLE.

Any further questions, clarifications or comments?
SOUND-OFF..........Now's the time, not later.

Attached picture No-1 (Paul's S-N-F, Motor Cover off)
   "        "    No-2 Parts count (I'm still amazed)

                                     Butch

 Ok, Butch, you smooth talking salesman.

    Based on such a fantastic description of features, how can I do anything
but place my order for the unit.  Question - is the order for the hub unit
alone? Or does it include the blades or should that be considered a separate
purchase/build?  Would like to to know your estimate on price when you have
sufficient data so I know how many nickles and dimes to raid the piggy bank.

  By the way, great to me you and your spouse at Sun & Fun

Best Regards

Ed Anderson

 
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