I have been following your TTC project from the time you started
working on it. It is apparent that the machine is ready for the pilot
to begin practicing for this record attempt. As of yet the pilot
hasn't even pulled the nose up and tried a moderate climb. This
attempt requires flight and power management on the edge of the
envelope. It would seem to me that getting the pilot ready for an
attempt would take some actual flight time on the edge of the
envelope. Your pilot has demonstrated beyond any doubt that he is
unwilling to do that.

Not enough headwind to fly a demonstration flight is not an excuse I
 would expect to hear from the caliber of pilot required for this
mission. In my opinion this record attempt is not going to happen. To
bad, this has the ability to change the worlds conception of aircraft
rotary engines. Sorry to be so blunt but this project needs another
pilot if it is going to be anything other than a pipe dream.

Paul Shamlian

I totally agree with what you are saying. The rotary movement really
 needs a test pilot familiar with the rotary installation to inspect
 new installation and do one or two first  test flight. My guess it
would be worth a $1000 plus expenses to the builders.

People are very reluctant to fly their brand new creations for the
first time.

We are going to move the TTC to another airport close by that is
surrounded by large farm fields.

Paul Lamar


Any thought of taking up a collection for a ballistic parachute?

That is an excellent idea for any first flight experimental aircraft.

I'll propose it to the pilot when he gets back.

Rancher Bob


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