Paul,

   I'm an engineer at an aerospace company in Southern California and I've
   been toying with the idea of using a rotary engine in a helicopter. I
   think it's the closest thing there is to a turbine and I'm particularly
   interested in the new Renisis, RX-8 engine. *

   I would like to subscribe to your forum. I also noticed that aluminum
   end and center sections are mentioned. Are these available? How does
   the Renisis respond to turbocharging? What is the truth about the
   torsional vibration on this engine? I understand Everett Hatch had a
   bunch of problems with it but Tracy Crook has been doing fine with his
   planetary gears.

   Steve Brazil
   Palmdale, Ca.

   The aluminum end housings are available from Racing Beat in Anaheim.
   --
   Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

Steve,
If you interested in a rotary in a helicopter, you might want to take
with Rich Martin. He did some work on a 13B in a helicopter up here in
Washinton State recently. Get a hold of me and I'll put him in touch
with you.

Brian Trubee

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