Ed Huntress wrote:

"cavelamb himself" wrote in message
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It's basically South Texas Farm Technology.
Nothing fancy - but it works out very well.


Richard, what in your opinion is the best engine for a small parasol
monoplane like this?

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Ed Huntress



Rotax 503 - 2 stroke 50 horse - air cooled - with electric start.
Bare engine is 67 pounds - figure about 80 all up.
http://www.ultralightnews.ca/rotax503/rotax503specs.htm


For guys 250 pounds, consider a 582. 64 horesies at about 96 pounds.
http://www.ultralightnews.ca/rotax58...edatasheet.pdf

It's heavier with water cooling, but the extra power helps.
The temps are better regulated for long runs at high power.

AND, they sound and feel like turbines, are geared for a LONG
(72 or better) propeller.

I'd not go for an automatic oiler.
Mix the oil in the gas like any self respecting weed eater.

As for them being two stroke engines - yes they are.
Turbine like smooth operation and power.

But the really big issue is weight.
That 2180 VW weighed in at a bit over 200 pounds and cost
over $4000 to build.

Yes, it had electric start and alternator - but 200 pounds
for what is essentially a 40 horse engine - even with the
initial big engine attitude - seems excessive to me.

Richard