Paul:
Next time you talk to the Mazdatrix guys, thank them for the great job
they did on my engine.
It's been on the plane for four years now, I haven't taken it off since
I installed it in Palm Springs June 2001.
375 hours on it now, never a problem. 540 hours total.
It did start leaking oil from somewhere around the front cover on the
right side after about 1 year. I've never been able to locate the source
exactly. But it's a low seepage that I just live with, not worth taking
the engine off for. I have to add a quart every 3 to 4 hours, but some
of that loss is injected oil - two remaining oil injectors in the
engine, the two from the intake manifold have been removed.
I recently completed a round-trip from Oregon to Kansas, the engine
continues to perform flawlessly. My biggest problem travelling is
finding mogas. I can't burn 100LL, it will foul my plugs every time.
Updates on http://www.ductedfan.com

Perry

Hi Perry,

I am glad to hear that you are having good luck with your rotary
install.  I enjoyed looking at your website.  I think you could see
measurably improved fuel economy with some aero cleanup.  Wheel fairings
(the low drag kind like Klaus Sauvier, Bill James, or Brian Alley
sell) should be worth 10kts or better, plus several more from gear leg
fairings.

Your lower cowling looks a little strange.  Does it still have a
mounting place for the duct?  Maintaining clean airflow through the
propellor will increase both cruise speed and climb performance.

Aero cleanup, plus a leaning circuit should easily get you into the
mid-20's for fuel economy.


Regards,

Matt-
VE N34RD, C150 N714BK