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Initial Thrust Tests

Is that new testing stand working like you wanted, Mike ?

Very cool project. Can't wait to see more !
 
Yeah Ken...We had some software bugs and an intercooler problem that pretty much ate up a day of our time, but the repeatability and accurate feedback are awesome. In just our initial tests I'm pretty amazed at how much new data we learned......But today is gonna be a brand new day with a lot more time....Hopefully I can keep from gettin greedy and tear anything up! LOL
 
Yup ..... keep your finger away from that Boost button til you get a little time on her. :lol:
 
I posted this under the video and I had to post it again! Man that video does it noo justice. None at all There were 4 or so hard core airboat racers in the room any they ran for cover. That is why I laughed so much after the pull I turned around and everyone was running! Just as Mike said to see and hear it in real life is a whole different thing!
 
Hey Felber, From the pictures of the beautiful cowl you are putting this motor in, looks more like experimental aircraft stuff,what are you up to!!!!!! 8) . Happy building :) .
 
under pressure":2ci6cd8l said:
Hey Felber, From the pictures of the beautiful cowl you are putting this motor in, looks more like experimental aircraft stuff,what are you up to!!!!!! 8) . Happy building :) .

You're smarter than I look. ;) It's for WIG project
 
beebelawn":6iabqccw said:
So what kind of power are you making with that setup? Pounds of boost? Forged bottom end?

Right at 900HP w/19#s. I estimated I was gonna do it with 15#s like the ones I've built in the past, but the fact that our intercooler wasn't functioning properly required more boost with the higher IATs. Yeah the engine is definitely purpose built to be rugged under boost.

Felber
 
i wish i could understand what they were saying but man- missile launchers- eight turbines, that thing is huge.......
 
Imagine a FedEx (WIG ... wing in ground effect) aircraft capable of carrying all of the packages for one day for two or three European countries all on one single flight.

This is the future of heavy lift flight. I'd LOVE to fly one sometime. 8)
 
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