REFLECTOR: Performance Challenge

[Greg Poole]

Careful Kurt ...this could just be one of those Nigerian scams looking for
your address and phone # !!  (...and JP; we all know Kurt is currently in
good bodily condition & spirit if you're  gonna send somebody out lookin for
him!)    ;^)

...but seriously....please go for it!  I and most aviation aspirers would
just love for such a trial/contest (pity yours isn't ready for the
comparison!) involving a DH at high elevation....and why not document with
video, photos and some stats for some magazine follow on if it all works
out?

Just love JP Brooks's "can do" attitude. (JP - you gonna do this upright or
inverted?*)

Greg in Sydney.

 (*- ref: the powerplant*)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J.P. Brooks" <jp211 at comcast.net>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 11:55 AM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Engine Selection


> At 06:38 PM 6/16/2004, you wrote:
> >JP,
> >
> >To be very honest,    If you had flown the DH out to my airport... and
> >could actually get off the Ground safely in the middle of summer... fully
> >loaded... I would have put down my money on it!  Since that was not an
> >option when i had to pick an engine... I did the next best thing:  I
built
> >a 325 HP Aluminum V-6 that weighs the same as an IO-360 complete. I had
> >fewer obstacles to go through than you folks did.. and I admire your
> >conviction, determination, and knowledge.
>
>
> I admire anyone who works toward your ends....  great work and great
> effort.  Someone will be there someday.... we have seen great results from
> our efforts.  My hat is off to you and your team if one is there with
> you.  Stay the course.  Your engine is to be admired and your efforts
> commended.
>
> >
> >While I still do not believe your product would carry a 173 FGE out of my
> >airport safely, I do believe it is a worthwhile consideration for the
> >majority of V-builders. All you have to do is convince them.. and I
> >believe that you just might.
>
>
> If we fly out to you and fly full gross weight what would you say the T/O
> roll would be?....  just curious.
> Would an eye witness account of this help to enlighten those who
doubt?....
> sure it would.   First I am able I will appear on a hot day, full gross
> (your choice of weight, sand and all) let you measure the T/O roll and let
> you publish the results.......   fair enough?..... okay then... I welcome
> the opportunity.
>
> >
> >Again... not all products fit all builders... but you are doing an
> >admirable job.... Keep up the good work.
>
>
> You are making your own way and again, keep going.  My prayers are with
you.
>
> >
> >Kurt Winker
> >E-98
>
>
> JP,
> Where do you live and phone number?
>
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