Hang in there Paul.   You have been providing keen analytical insight,
technical research, morale support, prototyping and dialog that has many
folks taking major steps forward in a number of areas to advance the

state

of the art.  But, keep in mind that most flyers are inherently

conservative

and cautious - not necessarily a bad trait considering the potential

risks.

Despite the cooling system inefficiencies of some of the currently

flying

rotaries - they are flying and that factor carries considerable weight
(whether it should or not is another matter). While they may not work
terribly well, they do work.

So I don't think its a case of folks not reading or hearing or

appreciating

the ideas put forth by you and others in an effort to advance the state

of

the art.  But considering the investment in time and money, I think

there

are those who are not quite willing to accept such ideas (for their
project) -until there are ample examples of it working in flying rotary
powered aircraft (in other words, let the other guy do it first {:>}).

 I believe several flying examples will quickly cause folks to abandon

the

more conventional radiator installations for installations

under-the-engine

as their are clearly some advantages.  Once there are several flying I

think

you will see a decline in the convention installations (even if it means
having to work with fiberglass  ugh! -).   So don't give up the quest -

it

will just take longer with some of us.

Best Regards

Ed.  Anderson

Paul/ Ed
Here !Here! I couldn't put it better myself - can't help human nature, some
people are just plain sceptics until it's proven a thousand times. For me
I'm happy to accept what Paul has written, I understand what he says, it
even seems right (gut feeling).
The first time I saw that photo I said to myself s... that doesn't seem too
good !!
I must be gettin some sort of education, over the same 4 years.

Keep up the good work Paul and I think it's fair to say that you just can't
help everybody - all of the time, but that's fine too!!
But at least you do try (all of the time) !!
George (down under)

 
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