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

 When I was at Tracy's a few months ago, I saw and took pics of his RV-8
with the 3 rotor. No P-Port, no turbo. He said he had enough power that
full throttle resulted in exceeding Vne quickly. He had no issues, doesn't
use a large radiator, and was all smiles.

Kevin Alderman

Send pictures :)

This is all I have.
Paul Lamar



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