> > 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
> > .This looks very interesting, I wonder how big the + is behind the 200 hp
> ? 240 ? 260 ?... John Gibbons
250 HP normally aspirated (NA) is no problem at all. Up to 360 HP NA aspirated
with Lemans style peripheral ports at 6000 RPM. Even more if you want to use a 2.85:1
gear box and run it up to 7500 RPM for takeoff.
Paul Lamar
Bruce said we'd be good for 290 @ sea level, probably 250 where I live
We have a mild street port is all.
Chris
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