MRE-FB wrote:
Had TCM a rotary engine development project anytime recently? I have
totally conflicting information on that. I know Lycoming did... even
saw their mock-up rotary... but abandoned it in the mid-eighties
(you're not surprised they did when you see the engine).
Francois Badoux
Yes they did. When I picked up my new O-470 at the factory a few years ago
they mentioned a military rotary contract that was just canceled. I think it
was
a gen set.
BTW Francois we have a turbo three rotor flying in Prescott AZ home
to Embry-Riddle western flight training facility so if you get out that
way let me know and I will put you in touch with Tom Parkes.
Paul Lamar
Paul,
I found the traffic I lost between Friday and Monday! Somehow it got on my secretary's computer... no idea how it got there!
So it was a military contract! That's probably why a found no mention of it, neither on the net nor in SAE papers... unless it's well hidden. I suppose it
was a contract to build a jet-fueled or diesel-fueled rotary? Do you know if it was canceled because the military changed their mind or because it failed
technically. I am sure you understand how important it would be for us to find out why they failed... if they failed that is. BTW, what to you think of the
jub TCM did on the NASA GAP turbo-diesel development? To my knowledge, it was supposed to fly 2 years ago on a C337 but it never happened. Is it correct?
Anyway, thanks for the above proposition to introduce me to Tom Parkes. It just happens that I met Tom last summer at Oshkosh and saw the nice and compact
20B installation in his Lancair. We even had dinner together "Dave Atkins. I am just afraid his PSRU might be a bit short-lived as it is somewhat on the
light side for the power he has.
Francois Badoux
Tom's PSRU already failed. I have not heard from him on what he is going to do
about it. Several options are open. One of Tracy's six pinions would work fine.
On the other hand I suspect he would very much like a constant speed prop.
Paul Lamar
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