I think it would be a good idea to contact Dave [ Mr. Algie] and see
   what
   he'd charge. A word of
   caution however, in the last while I read a note on his list about
   rotaries, and it would appear
   as though he's not exactly "Pro-Rotary". A good hint is the engine he's
   putting in his
   craft... Ls-1 and/or Ls-7. He mentioned that someone had come up to
   him at
   Osh, trying to
   convince him to put a rotary into his plane and the response, wasn't
   entirely positive.

   I'm still curious to see what he'd charge us for one of these.

   Jarrett

Jarrett,
I have communicated at some length with David Algie. He isn't really
anti-rotary, rather he has limited time for his project doing his
full-time job as a constructor for Team Green. He chose the LS1 because
it is familiar technology. Paul, I agree that excellent workmanship
doesn't automatically convey good engineering. I mailed David about his
plan form, he has chosen to construct an elliptical wing and stabilizer.
My comment was even if he has the engineering down perfectly the plane
will still be a "Hot Rock." The elliptical wing usually stalls all at
once. Too hot for my limited flying skills. I should say however that
all the texts I've read suggest good handling other than stall. Algie's
carbon fiber work is superb and I'd love to get him away from the race
team to collaborate on some parts, but like everyone else he has to pay
the bills. I do wish him well on his project.
Bill Jepson


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