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07-18-2019 08:13 AM |
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Originally Posted by breister
(Post 1360259)
That's a very interesting idea, on the small Lancairs that would create a small space to install permanent O2 which in turn would help with the W&B change using the lighter engine.
Been two months since we've heard from you - any development updates for your fans? Is there somewhere (Facebook, etc.) where you post progress?
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Hi Bill,
We are trying to keep our publicity low key until we have tangible, running hardware that folks can see and where we have demonstrable and verifiable performance figures. Too many folks have been promised new fangled inventions that have not delivered and consequently, folks are wary.
Our approach has always been to remain low key until we are no longer vapor ware, so we are refraining from getting out there until we have something real to show (website aside).
As our prototype engine comes together during Q4 this year in preparation for its first runs late this year/early next year, we will publicize our progress more actively on social media. A Facebook page will probably be the main interactive forum.
As of now, the development work is progressing in a very pleasing manner. We shall shortly be prototyping and testing some of our individual components to verify the actual performance of those components against the theoretical performance.
I speak with my Chief Technical Officer on a daily basis and it?s a bit like a soap opera. I can?t wait for the next installment. This is a very exciting project for me and to see it coming together, with a light at the end of the tunnel is a great feeling. Of course, I need to temper my expectations because this is a complex technical program that we are running. It would be unrealistic to expect that once on the stand, we can push the start button and it will work right first time. However, we have a very experienced team of designers working on our engine and their knowledge and experience will help minimize the potential pitfalls.
I?ll be at Oshkosh for the week. I?d be happy to catch up with folks that want to meet up (I am meeting many of the airframe manufacturers and other suppliers so my time will be a bit restricted). If folks on this forum show an interest, we may be able to coordinate to meet at an eatery or display where I?d be happy to answer what questions I can.
Dave
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