Paul,

               Do you still have an illustration superposing a Lyc.
               engine with a rotary
               engine in a cowling?  I remember seeing it in profile
               but a prop
               oriented view would be helpful as well.

               Thanks

               Doug


           I don't recall having that. But that does not mean much :)

           Paul Lamar

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           Hi Paul,

           I can probably help with this request. Mistral has a
           photograph comparing both,
           not directly in a cowling, but still very telling.

           If you give me Doug's email I can send him a comparative
           photograph, unless this
           email reaches everyone subscribed in the newsletter.

           Best regards,

           Perrine
           Marketing and Communication
           Mistral Engines


           Hi Perrine,

           Nice meeting you at OSH. I hope you had a nice flight home.

           This email reaches everybody. There may be some other people
           interested in
           such a photograph so if you send it to me I will publish it.

           If you send me a front view drawing of a G200 in a .stp file
           format I can
           superimpose it over a scale photograph of a Lycoming engine.
           Gordon may have a
           few of those drawings in Solid Works. Solid Works can export
           drawing files in
           ..stp format.

           Paul Lamar


           Hello Paul,

           It was very nice meeting you in Oshkosh too. Thanks for your
           message and for
           your offer to help by superimposing a G-200 over a Lycoming.

           I hope the photo I am attaching will be telling enough not
           to need any other photo.

           If not let me know and I'll see what I can do.

           All the best,

           Perrine

           That certainly helps.

           Paul Lamar
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       Paul,


       I accidentally trashed the wrong Lycoming - Mistral engine
       comparision.
       Can you send me the post after this one?

       Thanks


       Doug

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   Paul,

   Thanks. This helps.  It looks like my SeaWind cowling can be about 25%
   narrower though a wee bit taller.   In all this should reduce the flat
   plate drag a bit and improve the air flow over the elevator.

   Doug

Doug,

I see you are building a Seawind with a rotary. How is it going?? I am
currently building one as well. Lots of dust. I have been thinking about
going with a rotary as well for the same reason of cowling size, weight
reduction and auto fuel. If it is ok, I'd like to keep in touch an share
in any improvements in our designs.

Mike