Vance W Jaqua wrote:

Thoughts on the direct drive Wankel applications, and disk area
prompted this thought (brain f**t??) on a dirct drive twin Wankel
2 plus 2 (cramped back seat) a combination Molt Tayler drive,
blended wing, Benelli, and a warped mind. Vance

I think that gentleman was Burnelli. Benelli was an Italian Motorcycle
builder.

Thomas J.

PS: Looking at the specs of the "Avanti", she flies circles around her
competition! She also seems to be the highest flying turbo-prop out there
(certified bussiness class airplane):
http://www.piaggioamerica.com/frameset.asp?pagefinder=p180

 
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