sloroger Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I'm looking at a Q200 that has a Mazda Rotary installed... how will this work out? Should I shy away from such a plane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spodman Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I'd have thought a Mazda would be far to heavy for a Q, the O-200 is a tight fit for those who can't bear the thought of a Revmaster! There are some people flying behind (and in front of) a Mazda in other types. Have a look at the Fly Rotary list for details. What does the owner/builder say? Quote Mark Spedding - SpodmanDarraweit Guim - AustraliaCozy IV #1331 - Chapter 09www.mykitlog.com/Spodmanwww.sites.google.com/site/thespodplane/the-spodplane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloroger Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 It's a project plane, still to be finished and flown. I like the idea of the Mazda, very smooth running and high HP for the weight/size. Guy says it ought to put out 125 horses, which should make the Q zoom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Matcho Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 A Quickie will zoom with a tiny aircraft engine. You should like the auto engine option ONLY IF you are firmly competent with auto engine repair, maintenance, and are ready to immerse yourself in the conversion to aircraft use. Everything I have heard points out that an auto engine conversion is a MAJOR project in itself. Personally, I'd get a tiny aircraft engine and go flying. Quote Jon Matcho Builder & Canard Zone Admin Now: Rebuilding Quickie Tri-Q200 N479E Next: Resume building a Cozy Mark IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloroger Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Yeah, I might prefer a C or an L engine, but the Mazda has some potential. I am an A&P, though I wouldn't say I'm expert in just about anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spodman Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 125 is plenty of horses, but Q's tend to be nose heavy even without bolting cast iron on to the front. Max gross according to the designers is 1100lb, some builders are flying at 1300lb. Most of that for you will be engine. Note my opinions have no first hand basis. I haven't built one or flown one, and would suggest you consult somebody who has. Quote Mark Spedding - SpodmanDarraweit Guim - AustraliaCozy IV #1331 - Chapter 09www.mykitlog.com/Spodmanwww.sites.google.com/site/thespodplane/the-spodplane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsrguy3 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Try the Corvair weight is about the same or less than a Lyc or Cont. It's proven, and puts out 125 reliable horses. It's balanced and is a direct drive-no expensive psru's. Stock forged crank and rods. It'll cruise along at 35-4500 all day long. Total cost to build a trick bomb proof mill less than 5k. http://www.flycorvair.com/ -GuyL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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