Subject: LAEV current status
From: ACRE NL
Date: 4/30/2002, 5:35 AM



     Chris Cosman wrote:
     >
     >      > 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



     > Will us n.a.20B guys be eligible users?
     >
     > -
     > Chris
     > microcosman.com

     Can you send or bring me a NA 20B to test it on the ground?

     Paul Lamar



Yes.  But we're still months away from running it.
Finally, a legitimate reason to get together.

-
Chris
microcosman.com



 
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