Re: [OM] [OT]Sopwith Camels

[Barks]

> How does that work?
>
> Foxy
>
> > I think that's right, and if I remember correctly, it's because whole
> engine
> > rotated, rather than just the crankshaft, which in this case was secured
> to
> > the firewall.  At least I think that's it--my head hurts just thinking
> about
> > it!
> >
2 problems with rotary engines of the sort we're discussing: the top 
cylinder gets hotter than the bottom one; and the throttle system is 
difficult to use - they're always at full throttle I believe.
I'll stick to turbines with digital engine control... ;-)

Chris

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