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Tracy Crook: The Invention Continues

11/30/2015

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Long ago and far away an engineer by the name of Tracy Crook (owner and founder of RotaryAvaiation) decided to modify the RX-7 engine for flight in experimental aircraft.  Hundreds and flight hours and one Sun n Fun 500 Air Race win later, the engine from the plane lives again in his latest project:  The reincarnation of Roxy (his 2nd Gen RX-7 what was, sadly, hit by a deer many years ago) into a new lightweight, street legal toy.  This blog will chronicle his project (at least, whenever he agrees to send new posts).

"WHatTHe"???

The project name is "WhatThe" because that is what people are likely to say when they see it drive down the street. In his own words " I think "WhatThe" is going to be a blast to drive. But it's going to look like Bubba tried to mate a Porsche 944 with a pickup truck then couldn't afford to put doors on it."

Forgot to mention the original inspiration for the project.  It is definitely for on-road use, like the Slingshot which I ordered back in July and still has not been delivered.  I got so tired of waiting that I decided to build my own version of the Slingshot but with 4 wheels instead of 3.  That's why it will have no doors or rear glass hatchback.  Even though it still has the windshield and most of the roof, the feeling of openness is amazing!  People think the missing doors are just crazy and don't get it.  I mention how much fun the old Army version of the Jeep was and anyone who ever road in one instantly remembers it and says "Oh yeah!"   Some then say, but what about the danger?  My answer to that is 'Compared to my motorcycle?'.
21 Comments
John Beutler
8/8/2015 05:54:21 am

Tracy, what happened to the RVotter? :-( I followed that project nearly from its inception and I bought one of your very early conversion books. Is the RV8 flying? Is there anywhere else where we can follow your aviation projects' progress? And are your PSRUs still available somewhere?

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Vurrell G. Finch Jr.
6/2/2017 01:22:06 pm

Anyone who can shop test an EC2 EFI/Ignition Controller.

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Brandt Hall
5/18/2019 07:49:05 am

Vurrell, did you find anyone who can test them or how to test them yourself?

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Laura Martin
6/4/2017 12:40:48 pm

Vurrell - you might try reaching out to Tracy at [email protected] to see if he can help you.

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Maria Rubiano
5/25/2020 06:18:12 pm

I love it, Sid Roth, you the best

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Rafael Galvez
8/8/2019 10:11:25 am

I heard from Pat at Contact Magazine that Tracy put the PSRU plans out as open source. Is this true and where can I find a copy if it is? Thanks

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Noel Wellstead
9/30/2020 08:52:20 am

Not sure whom to address this to

Hi Laura, I’m looking for the cockpit controller for the EC3 engine management system. Do you have any for sale or know where I can get one ?.
Guards Nol

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1/5/2021 03:36:45 pm

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Hal Dantone
8/22/2023 08:37:40 am

Anyone have a spare copy of "AVIATOR'S GUIDE TO MAZDA ROTARY CONVERSION" to sell me?
Hal @ 28one-six eight 7 -oh 89 three.

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Hal Dantone
8/22/2023 01:20:02 pm

I would like to buy a copy of the book (used?) and sign up for any email traffic.

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gary preston sr
9/3/2023 04:16:45 pm

I have a aviator"s guide to madza rotary conversion and a 13b rebuild kit and how to bruce turretine viedo disk Gary

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4/5/2024 11:39:13 am

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5/30/2024 04:06:50 pm

Amazing! Your invention is truly one of a kind.

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6/26/2024 06:00:32 pm

Is there anywhere else where we can follow your aviation projects' progress?

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10/24/2024 06:00:14 am

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2/19/2025 07:39:08 pm

Good luck!

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3/9/2025 09:02:36 pm

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3/9/2025 09:06:33 pm

My experience with the limo service I hired for my wedding was just fantastic. The driver was quite well-mannered, and the car was immaculate. Strongly recommended!

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3/13/2025 03:08:31 pm

That's fascinating. How's your invention going?

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