V-8 powered Seabee

On Mon, 3 Nov 2003 22:03:55 -0500, "Larry Smith"
wrote:


"Morgans" wrote in message
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"Jerry Springer" wrote

I find the difference between 100 fpm and
1500 fpm pretty astonishing difference and really find it hard to
believe.
Also
from 12 gph to 8.8 gph and 5 faster cruise is also pretty hard to
believe.
I
think that if the auto engine proponents are going to convince the
unbelieving
they need to at least give honest and true numbers.

Jerry

So basicly, you are calling this lies?
--
Jim in NC

No, he's not; he's questioning the numbers which seem to be a little
suspect. Manufacturers of certified aircraft puff their numbers. Didn't
you know that, Morgue?

The numbers are from the owner of the plane - NOT ther manufacturer.
The owner has the history through 3 engine types, over several decadrs
IIRC.

clare @ snyder.on .ca wrote in message
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On Mon, 3 Nov 2003 22:03:55 -0500, "Larry Smith"
wrote:


"Morgans" wrote in message
...

"Jerry Springer" wrote

I find the difference between 100 fpm and
1500 fpm pretty astonishing difference and really find it hard to
believe.
Also
from 12 gph to 8.8 gph and 5 faster cruise is also pretty hard to
believe.
I
think that if the auto engine proponents are going to convince the
unbelieving
they need to at least give honest and true numbers.

Jerry

So basicly, you are calling this lies?
--
Jim in NC

No, he's not; he's questioning the numbers which seem to be a little
suspect. Manufacturers of certified aircraft puff their numbers.
Didn't
you know that, Morgue?

The numbers are from the owner of the plane - NOT ther manufacturer.
The owner has the history through 3 engine types, over several decadrs
IIRC.

Well, I wouldn't impugn the owner or suggest he's telling one. I was just
suggesting that even the certified aircraft manufacturers puff their
numbers, and the owners do too. Human nature.

I'm on the side and in the cheering section of the auto engine conversion,
but skeptical too.

You get more accurate results by testing from 3rd parties, like at
well-monitored races and CAFE events.