Hunting for microknots

[GRNDP51]

Re: Hunting for microknots

Been negligent about this. This is our latest integration project...
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And Justin Lee just uploaded his interview with Andy
https://www.professionalsplaybook.com/listen

Just finished listening, loved every second as usual!

Also glad to hear the confirmation from Andy of 6 and 44 coming back this year, was hoping they would be on the list

[CubersWrist]

Re: Hunting for microknots

0:45 shows an extreme example of the flow entrainment we are getting with the exhaust augmenters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPW7ZqtW5U4

New turbos and induction lines are welded up and the plane is flying in time for the Air Venture Cup and Osk Kosh. He and the plane will be at the RARA tent.

[Reever]

Re: Hunting for microknots

0:45 shows an extreme example of the flow entrainment we are getting with the exhaust augmenters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPW7ZqtW5U4

New turbos and induction lines are welded up and the plane is flying in time for the Air Venture Cup and Osk Kosh. He and the plane will be at the RARA tent.

Has there been a noticeable change in fuel consumption?

[CubersWrist]

Re: Hunting for microknots

I haven't heard about any fuel flow changes.

Can't believe we are already mid way through August. September is coming fast

Also speaking of September, Race #30 is on the cover of the latest AOPA magazine, and there is a nice article about Andy, the mods, and Reno.

[CubersWrist]

Re: Hunting for microknots

A look at the new turbos

[shadow]

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but we need a new piston design

I'm curious, a new piston design to decrease static compression or a new piston design to increase combustion speed/efficiency?

[CubersWrist]

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https://www.quora.com/Why-are-pistons-made-tapered

The new pistons (old now from a couple years ago) are shaped to reduce friction on the skirt. That's where we were seeing sticking being an issue.

[CubersWrist]

Re: Hunting for microknots

I'm (really) late on this one. But I figured this podcast would help hold everyone over until we get our 2019 Summary published later this week.

https://spreadaviation.com/ep-23-air-race-pilot/?fbclid=IwAR2ZV8SyPmewkO1DWKyMXmvBClxxAXbq3SVUTUis_E_OR50F8UzwDxuNVXo

[CubersWrist]

Re: Hunting for microknots

Summary is up! This is the first time we have published the summary before the end of the year. And it's also our longest. Hope you all enjoy!

http://teamonemoment.com/?p=1209&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=1238

[Samuel]

Re: Hunting for microknots

Great report!

[glider69]

Re: Hunting for microknots

Really great report
Thanks for sharing all the info

[CubersWrist]

Re: Hunting for microknots

Glad you enjoyed it. Any questions? I try to share stuff when I can to get some discussion going and help pass the off-season...Actually the "off-season" is my on-season. I'm working on three different airplanes on a weekly basis, doing calcs and CAD. Nothing exciting to talk about (there's a reason they make movies based on drivers and pilots and not engineers).

Also just started our fundraiser for 2020. We don't sell our shirts or cups or other swag at the races, so this is it for us. The fundraiser from last year really helped us out with travel expenses this past September, which I really appreciate.

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/one-moment-2019-hoodie-fundraiser?pc=TXN-167780&utm_campaign=fr_org_live&utm_source=fr_organizer_txn&utm_medium=email&utm_content=campaign&fbclid=IwAR37JdAAtozd1sEVTDsClXL78d4ujAZJhrgy9maV9zlX1bM_R34y4mo_BlU

[Samuel]

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Glad you enjoyed it. Any questions?

Yes. When are you guys going Unlimited racing?

[CubersWrist]

Re: Hunting for microknots

When you get us a ride!

While not required, it would be preferable that the aforementioned ride be faster than Race#30.

[Lockheed Bob]

Re: Hunting for microknots

Well Stated. The Sport Class will be up there in a couple of years give or take.