> > > > Marc Wiese wrote:
     > > > >
     > > > > No disrespect to Tracy or to Mistral or to Marcotte:
     > > > > Just to gauge the water here; who would be interested in purchasing from
     > > > > a reliable experienced manufacturer (builds aircraft/engines of all
     > > > > sorts), a hydraulic constant speed reduction drive with a 2.92 reduction
     > > > > ratio that would mate to a Mazda? Provisions for a governor would be
     > > > > included as well. Sort of like a more realistically priced Mistral
     > > > > unit~$3000-$3500?
     > > > > I'm looking into it. Very possible early next year in limited
     > > > > quantities.
     > > > > Marc Wiese
     >
     >
     > > > > What would be constant speed? Would 2.92 be just the highest ratio?
     > > > > Hydraulicly coupled? Hydraulic motor/drive?
     > > > >
     > > > > Lynn E. Hanover
     >
     > > It would have a standard oil driven SAE hub a la the current units used on cs
     > aircraft, allowing use of standard cs hubs/props (I like the Whirlwind, that is
     > my goal) available in the market. Of course you would need a governor, oil
     > supply, maybe a cooler, etc. The reduction radio of the unit would be fixed at
     > 2.92. Currently handles 1000 ft lbs at 400 hp. Russian made. Just
     > maybe........if I could get 10 people interested I think I could get it done.
     > > Marc W
     >
           Marc,

              Any idea what it will weigh?

         Kelly Troyer

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