dust Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Ok since i am using a nonstandard engine i need to know where it is supposed to go, yea yea yea, i know the back of the airplane pointing towards the rear. i mean what angle and where is the prop compared to the waterline and the centerline enjoying the build Mike Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Mike, You might find the drawings, calculations and description of the engine mount design on my web site useful. Basically you need the thrust line and C of G of the engine to be the same as the plans Lycoming. I did quite a bit of research on those issues. Take a look at http://kgarden.com/cozy/chap23b.htm Regards, John PS - Are you sure you want to do this??? Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted November 14, 2003 Author Share Posted November 14, 2003 hey, i'm a plane builder. a little chrome molly a little welding and measuring! thats why i'm asking a year early enjoy the build mike Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted November 14, 2003 Author Share Posted November 14, 2003 you know, thats what i hate about this forum, there are not enough posters, i have to wait and wait and wait for an answer. John, it took you 22 minuites to answer I had to wait 22 MINUITES, how do you expect me to get a plane finished when i have to wait that long enjoy the build Mike Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Sorry, Mike. This should be a bit quicker.... since there was no question involved. Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust Posted November 14, 2003 Author Share Posted November 14, 2003 PS - Are you sure you want to do this??? Is this a comment on not putting in a rotory or just one of how much a pain it is to make the stupidiest little change, let alone developing a whole new installation. enjoy the build Mike Quote maker wood dust and shavings - foam and fiberglass dust and one day a cozy will pop out, enjoying the build i can be reached at http://www.canardcommunity.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Is this a comment on not putting in a rotory or just one of how much a pain it is to make the stupidiest little change, let alone developing a whole new installation. Since you ask. No, it's a comment on not putting on a continental. It makes no sense to me. At least with a rotary lots of others have done it already, so there's a path to follow, and there are significant advanatges in power, reliability and maintenance costs to be had if/when you get it installed right. What do you gain by installing a continental? Quote I can be reached on the "other" forum http://canardaviationforum.dmt.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Clifford Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Dust is going Continental and I'm going rotary, so both installations are going to be a pain in the neck. But with the collective amount of knowledge and skills between all three, usually more of us, we will get it done. My ONLY concern with the TSIO-360 Continental is the weight with six cylinders vs four on a Lycoming, the MT constant speed prop and the turbo. I think that even with all the cooling extras involved in my 13B turbo, I will be at least 100 pounds lighter in the powerplant area than Dust's and Thane's installation. I'm hoping to have better performance and fuel economy also, but only time will tell!! Hey, after purchasing, testing, rejecting, and returning, about a dozen automotive auxillary driving lights this week, I'v at least come up with a solution for our wing mounted landing and recognition lights that won't bounce light off the canard. Low cost, easy installation and bulb replacement, extreemly light weight, easy on power use and heat generated, and SUPER powerfull. We have no problems in our shop, just solutions! Quote Dave Clifford "The Metal Man" Musketeer Vise grip hands and Micrometer eyes!! Cozy MKIV Plans #656 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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