> Paul, et. al.
 >
 >
 >
 > I haven't been the best at communicating lately, despite
 > occasional
 > requests for information about my Lancair ES/ Mazda 20B. I
 > hope all
 > will be forgiven with the following YouTube video. At least
 > you will
 > get a preview of my original southwestern flavored paint scheme/
 > cabin
 > interior, and hear the turboed 20B sound levels.
 >
 >
 >
 > The video was shot by a good friend (EAA 658 Chapter President
 > Dave Roy)
 > and posted to YouTube a couple days ago. The introduction was
 > hammed up
 > a little for our EAA Chapter program:
 >
 >
 >
 > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiT6ECqXZlE
 >
 >
 >
 > The video was taken on a 93 F degree afternoon. I've been
 > idling the
 > engine at about 1400 rpm with Tracy's RD-1B (2.17) six-pinion
 > gearbox.
 > Taxiiing requires about 2000 rpm to get the ES moving. Dave was
 > standing about 15 feet from the runway edge when he shot the high
 > speed
 > taxi run. Engine reached about 5,000 rpm and 31 MAP. Coolant
 > (50/50
 > glycol-water) temperature reached 214 degrees F at shutdown.
 >
 >
 >
 > I am currently installing a radiator misting system, using a 12
 > volt RV
 > water pump which will produce 40-45 psi, to permit operation
 > on hot
 > days.
 >
 >
 >
 > More later.
 >
 >
 >
 > Tom Parkes
 >
 >
 > Great video Tom. Nice paint job. I love the opening music. OK
 > folks
 > you know
 > the youtube drill lets give it five stars.
 > --
 > Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.
 >
 > Tom,
 > Great video. You've sure come a long way with your baby. She sounds
 > great, and looks even better. How's the turbo holding up? How many
 > hours do you have on it now? If you're flying through Texas,
 > give me a
 > call and I'll treat you for some finger-licking-good Texas BBQ.
 >
 > Mark S.
 > 20B Lancair ES
 > 69.2 hrs
 >
 > Paul,
 > Where is Mark S. in Texas? I am in central Tx and would like to look at
 > his 20B installation. Or if he could post some pics for all of us.
 > Dave D
 >
 > Mark is in Austin. His airplane is at Lockhart. Best to go through
 > Rankin and
 > pick up 10 fast :) I drove more direct and it took me all day :)
 > --
 > Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.
 >
 >
 > Dave,
 > Yes, Paul has some pictures he took of my airplane when he was passing
 > through Texas on his way to SNF. Anyway, here are a few more. I think
 > there is a You Tube video of it too.
 >
 > Mark

To all you guys,

I don't know if any of you don't know this trick about digital photos.
You can take a dark photo that doesn't show details, put it into a photo
program like Microsoft digital image and enhance it with "lighten",
"Brightness", "contrast".  Etc.  You can see the result/

Gene


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