Tracy Crook wrote:

Haven't had time to participate lately but at least I am getting your
messages again.  Problem was with my web server which forwards my alias
email address, not MSN.  They got too aggressive with spam filtering.  My
"quick engine swap" has turned into a complete re-do of FWF.  Long overdue
but I thinks it's going to turn out nice.

FYI :   The rumors about Mazda suing aircraft users of their engines were
false.  BUT, about 4 weeks ago, all Mazda distributors received a message
from Mazda Japan telling them NOT to sell to customers who tell them they
intend to use the parts in aircraft.  I think this was a CMA move but you
might want to let people know they should not shoot their mouth off about
airplanes to the guy at the parts counter.  Don't ask, don't tell is a
pretty good policy in this situation because we are never going to convince
management to openly support aviation use.

Tracy

Douglas Fir wrote:

Hi Tracy,

Last week I met a VP in the marketing sector of Mazda and he understood and
was interested in my airplane project as well as some concepts ACRE members
are  working on. I pointed out to him that it was in Mazda's interest to
maintain a good relationship with people who are experimenting with
improving their engine. Especially in aviation as people like you have a
tremendous amount of experience in cooling and fuel management. He agreed
and will introduce me to some of their engineers for further discussion. I
just called them a moment ago but  most of the company are on summer
vacation from Aug. 7th to the 16th. I wonder if this mindthink I keep
hearing from the USA is actually  coming from Mazda or being pushed by Ford?
It doesn't take a lot of thought to imagine why Ford would have this policy.
Mazda has always been a little like Honda. Started by engineers and
modivated by innovation not just sales.  Hmmm might have changed while I was
sleeping though.

I will surely try to find out because the VP is coming to my place with
other Jaycee members in mid September for an hour tour of the different
things our Institute has developed.

BTW I hope to fly in and see you October. I want to buy an EC as well.

Doug in Japan

The Rotary Engine NewsLetter.  Powered by Linux.
ACRE NL web site. http://home.earthlink.net/~rotaryeng/            
Copyright 1998-2004 All world wide rights reserved.