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Re: Thrust

To: Russel Mack <rtmack@concentric.net>,
Subject: Re: Thrust
From: Chris R Harris <yesford@clear.net.nz>
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2003 11:40:06 +1300
Part of my bias is because I think that there are more difficult technical
problems to solve with traction-drive vehicles than there are with pure
thrust-drive.  (I will grant you that I think it required the most bravery
to do what Andy Green did.)


Can't say I agree with you here Russ.
Sure,...........up to a point, pushing the thrust throttle open a bit more
instantly adds speed.
However, once that transonic barrier is approached the problems ramp up
wholesale technically compared to sub sonic.
A person of your apparent knowledge and understanding should appreciate this
more than most.
Getting back to Breedlove, whats happening there. Is his effort going to
procede or is it now a no-show.

Chris Harris....................NZed.





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