I want to remind everybody that there is still money in the
Everett Hatch Memorial Prize fund to the tune of $750.
This is for the fastest rotary powered airplane that exceeds
a minimum of 220 MPH in the Sun 100 in April at Sun & Fun. Tracy Crook
won $500 two years ago for exceeding 200 MPH. Last year he missed winning
the 220 MPH prize by just 3 MPH. This year he has a new RX8 engine
so we shall see.
We have at least two turbo charged 13B rotaries flying capable of exceeding
220 MPH and one turbo charged 3 rotor. This is probably the last year where
all rotaries compete in the same class. Next year the required minimum
speed will probably be bumped up and perhaps different minimum speeds for 3 rotors
and turbo 2 rotors. If two or more rotaries enter the money will go to the
owner of the fastest airplane exceeding 220 MPH.