Paul wrote:

I spoke to a representative of the EAA or the FAA a few years OK. I forgot
which and he said the rotary was excluded. A turbine is also an internal
combustion engine and I don't think they want those. Something like "or
Wankel engine" would be acceptable.

Paul,

At the time the LSA rules were being established I pointed out the problem
with "reciprocating" engines and there was some discussion on this web
site.
I recall that there were assurances that Wankels would NOT be excluded. My
copies of those postings are on an old hard drive which is not in my
computer
at this time. I do not recall who provided that assurance and if I
remember it
came sort of second hand. If you can't find any after a search on Fred
O. as
the sender I'll put the old HD back in and see what I can find.

Fred O.

They are allowed in ELSA which stands for Experimental Light Sport Aircraft.
The big market is LSA.

Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

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