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Topic: Tony Vasko |
kmccutcheon
Replies: 0
Views: 315
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Forum: In Memoriam Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 13:19 Subject: Tony Vasko |
Tony was a superbly bright spot in the AEHS. Not only did he write for the Society, but he also presented at AEHS conventions. In addition, he was always available to answer questions and expound upon ... |
Topic: Very informative video on aviation gasoline. |
kmccutcheon
Replies: 1
Views: 334
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Forum: Technical Discussion Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2024 14:55 Subject: Very informative video on aviation gasoline. |
Agree. Good video. |
Topic: Westinghouse J34 Development History Book Published |
kmccutcheon
Replies: 6
Views: 519
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Forum: Authors' Corner Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2024 07:01 Subject: Westinghouse J34 Development History Book Published |
Is that ISBN 979-8321247204?
That is the number on my copy. |
Topic: Westinghouse J34 Development History Book Published |
kmccutcheon
Replies: 6
Views: 519
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Forum: Authors' Corner Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2024 14:42 Subject: Westinghouse J34 Development History Book Published |
Congratulations Paul,
This is a MAJOR accomplishment.
I hope you sell a million!
Kim |
Topic: Kimble D. McCutcheon's Books |
kmccutcheon
Replies: 0
Views: 313
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2024 15:28 Subject: Kimble D. McCutcheon's Books |
Kimble D. McCutcheon’s Books
Starting 20 April 2024, my books will only be available via the Tornado: Wright Aero's Last Liquid-Cooled Piston Engine has been out of print for years. In 2021, it w ... |
Topic: R-4360 Cam Disc |
kmccutcheon
Replies: 3
Views: 1883
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Forum: Technical Discussion Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2024 07:21 Subject: R-4360 Cam Disc |
One reason for the cam drive change, I think, is the slower cam ring speed.
Slower surface speed for the lifter roller cam interface, as well as the ring support bearing.
I agree with this expl ... |
Topic: Popped up on my radar |
kmccutcheon
Replies: 1
Views: 568
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Forum: Book, Mags, Films, Recordings, Reference Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:12 Subject: Popped up on my radar |
How was the Merlin book? |
Topic: Robert Raymond |
kmccutcheon
Replies: 0
Views: 601
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Forum: In Memoriam Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2024 08:47 Subject: Robert Raymond |
Robert (Bob) Raymond, a prolific AEHS author, died on 4 Nov 2021. Bob combined the knowledge, experience, curiosity and analytical skills necessary to write a number of articles that investigated aspe ... |
Topic: Axial and centrifugal compressors in the same engine |
kmccutcheon
Replies: 9
Views: 5693
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Forum: Gas Turbines Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2023 22:04 Subject: Re: Axial and centrifugal compressors in the same engine |
I have noticed that some turbo shaft and turbo prop engines have both a axial and centrifugal compressor. Any reason for this type of construction? A few examples of this are the P & W PT6 serie ... |
Topic: Video about TC-18 |
kmccutcheon
Replies: 2
Views: 1031
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Forum: Wright Engines Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 05:37 Subject: Video about TC-18 |
Thanks for posting that.
I like Greg's work; he presents things in context and does a good job of explaining complex topics. |
Topic: Seeking Wright Engine Specifications |
kmccutcheon
Replies: 5
Views: 2078
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Forum: Wright Engines Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 20:27 Subject: Seeking Wright Engine Specifications |
Thank you! |
Topic: Wrong ADI fluid causes engine failure |
kmccutcheon
Replies: 4
Views: 5634
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Forum: Authors' Corner Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 20:53 Subject: Wrong ADI fluid causes engine failure |
One little noticed form of water injection was used on international variants of the DC-8...
Tony,
That is quite a story. Ingenuity knows no limits! |
Topic: Bristol Cherub |
kmccutcheon
Replies: 2
Views: 1238
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Forum: British Engines Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2023 16:17 Subject: Re: Bristol Cherub |
Thanks for the article on the Bristol Cherub. Seems fitting that Bristol would make such a complicated valve drive mechanism!
Actually, it is quite simple... Think about the parts count. There are ... |
Topic: R-4360 Direct Fuel Injection |
kmccutcheon
Replies: 2
Views: 1130
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Forum: Pratt & Whitney Engines Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2022 19:02 Subject: R-4360 Direct Fuel Injection |
I've sent a few emails asking about direct-injection experience. It appears that the B-36 was the only user of P&W direct-injection R-4360s. Thus far, no response from anyone who worked on them. |
Topic: Can Anyone Identify This Engine? |
kmccutcheon
Replies: 3
Views: 2027
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Forum: Non-Technical Discussion Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2022 07:31 Subject: Can Anyone Identify This Engine? |
Mike,
I identified it as a Lamabert 90, which I believe was a later instantiation of the Velie M-5. How does one tell the difference? |
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