Corvair Engine in Varieze

[Limo EZ]

Now that Richard mentioned the Rotorway that looks like what was in there. I agree with Joe and would pursue the 0 235. The rotary is too heavy and single rotor versions are a little hard to aquire or build up.

 

Joe Berki

Limo EZ

13b P Port

[rmc3pe]

Hi Steve1,TMann, MacGyver, and LimoEZ,

 

Steve, I tend to agree with you about certified aircraft engines. A lot of time and energy has been put into developing reliable engines for aircraft.

 

TMann, as you mentioned, the only reason you would move from a Lycoming or Continental solution to an auto/conversion would be to avoid a piston powerplant. I've been studying the rotary engine and it has intriguing qualities with respect to fatigue. However, since my plane does not appear to have been set up originally fo a rotary engine, I doubt I would choose to pursue that direction. (Too many experimental elements for this project)

 

MacGyver, I believe you have an accurate picture of my situation. I have no information on the ancestry of the plane and the plane was advertised as "for parts". (Of course, I was not aware of that when I traded my gyro for it.)

 

I've generally found forums like this one to be excellent sources of information. However, as you said, this is an informal forum for ideas/opinions/information exchange so, I glean what I can.

 

I am currently in the process of gathering information such as plans and flight data, including studying all of the incident data at the FAA web site, in an effort to determine exactly how feasible this project is and what to expect if I get it flying.

 

As you mentioned, I have a LOT of work to do (I expect years), and this is a plans built aircraft. That's one of the reasons I'm hesitant to start changing out motor mounts and using a different engine than the original builder(provided he used an engine of comparable weight and horse power to the designer's specifications).

 

I have a meeting set up with Bob Setzer after Christmas to assess my airplane and determine the best direction to refurbish it. He has graciously offered to look at my project and give me advice as to how to proceed. (Before I put ANY more money into this project, I want to make sure it's a good one.)

 

I expect if the plane is feasibly salvagable, I will end up putting an 0200 or an 0235 on it.

 

As an engineer myself, I'm partial to sticking to the plans (when I can find them). I don't like reinventing the wheel or fixing things that ain't broke.

 

Long EZ, I expect that's the direction I will be going after I confirm that I have a viable project.

 

Regards to all,

 

Robert