>    I am a relatively new participant to the newsletter (last April) and
> have grown to appreciate the expertise of those that are frequent
> contributors.  I have seen Ed Anderson's and Tracy's RVs, have purchased
> Tracy's rotary book, and have even met some of you in the engine tent at
> Sun 'n Fun. You have all convinced me that the rotary is more than an
> "experiment" and is truly a viable aircraft engine whose reliability and
> cost can be significantly better than the usual Continental or Lycoming.
>
>    Now the issue.  I live inside of the DC ADIZ and  have discovered
> that hangar space is at a premium here, either for building or for
> storage. As a result I am now looking at designs with folding wings and
> the two most likely candidates are the T-18 (/S-18), and the Mustang II.
> Since I have been watching the newsletter  I have not seen comments on
> any rotarys in the Thorp T-18.  My carport is finally starting to look
> like a garage and I expect that I'll get started building something this
> summer ....T-18, S-18, MII or  RV.  Any thoughts you have on the
> selection process with regards to the ease of rotary engine installation
> would be most appreciated.
>
> Adrian Eley
> Vienna, VA

Adrian,
I built a ThorpT18C (conv wing) with a rotary engine.  The folding wing
is wonderful.  With the wings folded I rented hanger space for $50/month
for the last twelve years.  I spent three years and $7,800 (1991
dollars) installing the rotary.

Terry Adams
Stockton, CA

Is it flying Terry? Send pictures. Can I come up and see it?