N918CX

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N918CX

Postby Sonex1517 » Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:16 pm

I agree with Noel here and again, I really would like to run an article about your installation and experience.

We may not always agree with each other, our choices, or even our airframes - but the beauty and freedom of experimental aviation is we have choices that certified aircraft do not offer.

I had an interesting conversation yesterday with one of the hangar bums about the AeroVee turbo. In the end we agreed to disagree but I respect his opinions.


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Re: N918CX

Postby fastj22 » Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:51 pm

I applaud anyone who goes against the grain and tries something different. This is the essence of experimental aviation. We all learn something from their results.
This particular setup is doing something that shows some promise. A certified engine. No Viking, Corvair, Revmaster, Jabiru or Aerovee can claim this.
Keep us informed on your testing and endure the naysayers.

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Re: N918CX

Postby Bryan Cotton » Mon Feb 08, 2016 8:23 pm

Hang tough Ed, I am interested in your story.
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Re: N918CX

Postby RodgerC » Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:44 pm

Now that Ed has achieved the reputedly impossible, who's going to have a crack at hanging a Rotec radial off the front on a Sonex and thus produce the first "Radex"?

There's got to be someone out there in the land of the free and the home of the (very) brave.
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Re: N918CX

Postby WaiexN143NM » Tue Feb 09, 2016 2:26 am

Hi all,
Keep posting Ed. We are all interested in your O-200 install and testing. We applaud u in finishing , getting inspected, getting a airworthiness certificate , first flight, now phase one.

Funny the people that shout the loudest haven't done any of these things, yet are the 'experts'.

Enough said.

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Re: N918CX

Postby DCASonex » Tue Feb 09, 2016 9:25 am

Behold the turtle, he makes no progress until he sticks his neck out.
Always nice to see folks tying new things so long as done intelligently.

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