> Paul, The nsu engine looks like the perfect arguement for the
variable intake timing you had laid
        > out some time ago. Some of the last versions of two cycle
engines used variable timing in the
        > intake and exhaust to improve drivability, even on the GP
bikes making 400 hp/l ! The comments
        > about the rotary I.C.E. still being a relative baby do ring
true. A version of the variable inlet
        > seems a perfect fit. Any plans to persue or too many irons
already in the fire? I know I would
        > like to help.
        > Bill Jepson

        Ken was going to build up an engine with them but then he got
        shipped off to South East Asia. Are you back yet Ken?

        Other than the idle I think it has few advantage for an aircraft
        engine as they mostly run from 5000 to 7500 RPM. A simple P-port
        would give the same or better power.

        Paul Lamar

        Hi Paul,

        No,  I am still in Thailand but I am coming home to attend Tracy
and Laura's Flyin.  I sent the variable PP to Jerry Hey to experiment
with because I just don't know when I will be able to get my RV-4 (or my
Minimax for that matter) flying.  Hopefully Jerry will be able to make
some tests after he gets some of his present projects complete (boy,
does he have a lot on his plate!).  Due to my job situation  I don't
know when I will get time to make serious progress on  my airplane
projects.  Maybe sometime next spring.

        Ken Powell

 
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