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Testing of a Bleriot Phi cutout and its potential use on the Goshawk chassis.


Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\G\October1921\  Scan2
Date  16th October 1921
  
R.R. 285A (100 T) (S.H. 798, 10-12-20) G 2947
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EFC {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer} 2/16.10.21.

satisfactorily; the remaining three of these four are
available for other purposes.

From the tests we have made, therefore, it is
clear that the Bleriot Phi cutout, if correctly set, is a
good and reliable cutout. It is understood from Mr.Hives
that you have in mind the possibility of using this cutout
on the Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) chassis. It will no doubt be possible to
get the makers to set these more exactly in accordance with
our specification before delivering to us - in any case
we must not have the feature of the chattering round about
the cutting-in point.

At the present moment the Rotax A.T.4 dynamo is
being fitted to the Experimental Goshawk(Aero Engine)(Codename for 20HP Car / Aero Engine after Kestrel(Aero Engine)) II chassis and the
Bleriot Phi cutout will be fitted to operate in conjunction
therewith.

EFC. {E. Fowler Clarke - Electrical Engineer}
  
  
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