hstearnsjr
03-21-2004, 08:27 AM
Hi,
I'm new to this forum, My name is Hoyt A. Stearns Jr.,
an electrical/computer engineer in Scottsdale, Arizona, where
I moved 35 years ago primarily because there's never IFR here.
I build and commuted in a Rotorway Scorpion (N9066) quite a few years
ago, but sold that. I had come to know B.J.Schramm because the Rotorway
factory is nearby.
I'm now about half way through building a Mosquito ultralight helicopter
( http://www.innovatortech.ca ).
I fortuitously met Dr. Bruno Nagler here, who was a designer and champion
of air pressure jet helicopters, and I became heavily involved in that field,
obtaining two patents, one to increase the fuel economy. This became
feasible when electric motors achieved 8 horsepower per pound, allowing
them to be placed right inside the rotor blades to drive cross flow fans.
I'd like to continue that development, but it takes lotsa money.
I really like the idea of an ultralight helicopter, because there's none
of the hassle with licensing, inspections, taxes, etc.
I'm new to this forum, My name is Hoyt A. Stearns Jr.,
an electrical/computer engineer in Scottsdale, Arizona, where
I moved 35 years ago primarily because there's never IFR here.
I build and commuted in a Rotorway Scorpion (N9066) quite a few years
ago, but sold that. I had come to know B.J.Schramm because the Rotorway
factory is nearby.
I'm now about half way through building a Mosquito ultralight helicopter
( http://www.innovatortech.ca ).
I fortuitously met Dr. Bruno Nagler here, who was a designer and champion
of air pressure jet helicopters, and I became heavily involved in that field,
obtaining two patents, one to increase the fuel economy. This became
feasible when electric motors achieved 8 horsepower per pound, allowing
them to be placed right inside the rotor blades to drive cross flow fans.
I'd like to continue that development, but it takes lotsa money.
I really like the idea of an ultralight helicopter, because there's none
of the hassle with licensing, inspections, taxes, etc.