On Fri, 26 Sep 2003, Randall Clague wrote: > On 25 Sep 2003 20:56:21 -0700, Rick Eversole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > >Reading the article, it would seem that not many static tests of the > >engine design had occurred. I saw no mention of static tests. Could have > >missed such a statement. Given that the cause was attributed to a likely > >asymmetric erosion of the graphite annular ring, I guess they really do > >not have very much time in static tests of the engine. > > One static test, 4.5 seconds. Yep. One. > > -R
I find the mean-spirited nature of this comment diffficult to understand. Perhaps there is a misunderstanding about the funding or organization of the project, but this development program survives on the efforts of volunteers and a bit of money and space donated by the University. Students, faculty, and folks like me all donate their time as an activity outside of class or work. Yes, the design of the engine and other components are the subject of engineering courses, but the actual fabrication, assembly and testing is all voluntary. There wouldn't be anything other than reports and paper studies if unpaid effort didn't build it, test it and fly it. -Dave McCue _______________________________________________ ERPS-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.erps.org/mailman/listinfo/erps-list
