Question to: Galloping Ghost

[Gibbs]

Hi folks,

I'm a great race fan from Germany and maybe anybody can solve this misunderstanding :

On GG site is declared that the engine is making about 3800 hp, and I think this is not possible without ADI for charge cooling, right?

Link below (GG with removed cowling) imho shows a engine with intercooler and not a typical ADI injected "tube"-type Merlin like Strega and others.

http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2010/100916renoairrace.html

Is it practicable to use intercooler and ADI, or has GG no ADI ?

Many thanks and regards,
Gibbs

[Race5]

Re: Question to: Galloping Ghost

Hi folks,

I'm a great race fan from Germany and maybe anybody can solve this misunderstanding :

On GG site is declared that the engine is making about 3800 hp, and I think this is not possible without ADI for charge cooling, right?

Link below (GG with removed cowling) imho shows a engine with intercooler and not a typical ADI injected "tube"-type Merlin like Strega and others.

http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2010/100916renoairrace.html

Is it practicable to use intercooler and ADI, or has GG no ADI ?

Many thanks and regards,
Gibbs

ADI can be, and is, used on non tube motors. To my knowledge the motor on GG is also not an Allison rod motor, so it won't hold the power levels of Strega etc. The theory is that by removing the scoop the aerodynamics are improved enough to run 500mph at 100 inches or less. We'll see if that ever actually works....

[race9]

Re: Question to: Galloping Ghost

Hi folks,

I'm a great race fan from Germany and maybe anybody can solve this misunderstanding :

On GG site is declared that the engine is making about 3800 hp, and I think this is not possible without ADI for charge cooling, right?

Link below (GG with removed cowling) imho shows a engine with intercooler and not a typical ADI injected "tube"-type Merlin like Strega and others.

http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2010/100916renoairrace.html

Is it practicable to use intercooler and ADI, or has GG no ADI ?

Many thanks and regards,
Gibbs

That number is just an estimate, and should be taken as such.

[Gibbs]

Re: Question to: Galloping Ghost

Ah....yep, I'm beginning to understand what Jimmy indicated when talking about "relatively conservative" engine (story on Sport Aviation magazine).

90 inches are enough for going to gold...

Nevertheless GG is an absolutely outstanding aircraft and I keep fingers crossed for the whole ghost crew - maybe we'll see the best race ever.

Very unhappy that can't see races live, but thank god there are youtube!

LG
Gibbs

[Desertdawg]

Re: Question to: Galloping Ghost

Gibbs,

I notice your new to the forum and from Germany. Where abouts?

If you ever make it to the Reno Air Races, you'll have to come visit Section 3. A motley crew of air race fans.


Hans

[Gibbs]

Re: Question to: Galloping Ghost

Hi Hans,

nice pics! What's the story behind this "Orange County Crew"?

If this maybe , send PM.

LG
Gibbs
(from Schwaeb. Gmuend, near Stuttgart)

[eldon2101]

Re: Question to: Galloping Ghost

Noy you have done it and opened a can of worms!!LOL better pour a few Hafbraus! Hefeeizen for me!

[Desertdawg]

Re: Question to: Galloping Ghost

Hi Hans,

nice pics! What's the story behind this "Orange County Crew"?

If this maybe , send PM.

LG
Gibbs
(from Schwaeb. Gmuend, near Stuttgart)

LG,

Ah Stuttgart, the home to couple great car manufactures and good bier. Been there on several occasions for business. Section 3 is a group of dedicated air race fans where everybody is welcome.

Heres one link.

http://www.section3renoairraces.com/

[rampking]

Re: Question to: Galloping Ghost

[QUOTE=Desertdawg;89797]LG,

Ah Stuttgart, the home to couple great car manufactures and good bier. Been there on several occasions for business. Section 3 is a group of dedicated air race fans where everybody is welcome.



....And the birthplace to the 'Blonde Knight', Erich 'Bubi' Hartmann was born in Stuttgart in April 1922