Dear Mr. Lamar,
 I would like to sign up for a free subscription to you rotary engine
 newsletter.  I
 am currently negotiating the purchase of a Focke Wulf P149D which is
 certified in the
 Experimental Exhibition Category.  A major consideration in the purchase
 would be tbe
 potential to repower this aircraft using a rotary engine.  Currently
 the aircraft powered with a 270hp geared Lycoming GO480 (490lbs dry)
 .  The engine mount in this aircraft is extremely strong (overbuilt)
 and the engine compartment is roomy.  After reading your work and
 examining information available regarding experimental aircraft
 already flying with a 3 rotor 20B turbo, it appears that the
 greatest challenge would be to find a PSRU which would allow /=
 300hp and a constant speed propeller.

 Thank you for all the information you have made available on the
 Web.  It has provided a wealth of information.

 Sincerely,
 Joe

 Joseph Palmisano, MD

 You will need a 3 rotor for that level of HP.
 Yes constant speed hydraulic props are a problem but electric
 versions work. So far Tracy's gear box seems to be holding up in Tom
 Parkes turbo 3 rotor Lancair ES.

 Paul Lamar

 Paul,

 Are there any updates on Tracy's 3-rotor RV-8?  There isn't any news
 on his website.

 Steve Brazil

 I haven't heard anything.

 Paul Lamar

 Mild turbo p-port should be capable. Large A/R housing. 3 rotor with turbo
normalize even better, but more happy cabbage involved.

Dale Davies


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