REFLECTOR:Rotary Engine
Alex Balic
reflector@tvbf.org
Fri, 28 May 2004 21:27:02 -0500
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There is a long EZ pilot at my airport with one, he is happy with it, but
not the install- he is working on a different radiator/scoop layout at the
moment..
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From: reflector-admin@tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]On Behalf
Of Al Gietzen
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 7:29 PM
To: reflector@tvbf.org
Subject: RE: REFLECTOR:Rotary Engine
Subject: REFLECTOR:Rotary Engine
Has anyone ever put a rotary in a Velocity? Or has anyone researched
putting a rotary in a Velocity? Any pros or cons?
Thanks,
Joe
Why, yes they have. I am nearing completion on the installation of a
3-rotor on a SE-RG. I had researched just about every possible option; and
concluded it to be the best approach. It has been quite a challenge with
lots of custom engineering. The engine has tested out on the dyno, and will
deliver about 270 hp at max useable rpm. The total firewall back weight,
including coolant (no prop) is 420 lbs. The engine is normally aspirated,
and basically "stock" in terms of performance. Most of the changes are in
the ancillary parts for packaging and weight reduction. The C.G. is closer
to the firewall than a Lyc or Franklin, and I estimate the moment of the
engine package will be about the same as a Lyc 360.
I utilizes electronic ignition and fuel injection that are both completely
redundant - 2-plugs per rotor; primary and secondary injections, set up to
be able to run on either set. Should be smooth, reliable power. You can
check it out at http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm.
Any custom engine installation involves a lot of "firsts". After I have
flown 100 hours I will be able to tell you how successful it is.
Al
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<DIV><SPAN class=038532502-29052004><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>There
is a long EZ pilot at my airport with one, he is happy with it, but not the
install- he is working on a different radiator/scoop layout at the
moment..</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> reflector-admin@tvbf.org
[mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]<B>On Behalf Of </B>Al
Gietzen<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, May 28, 2004 7:29 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
reflector@tvbf.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: REFLECTOR:Rotary
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Velocity? Or has anyone researched putting a rotary in a Velocity?
Any pros or cons?</SPAN></FONT></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana color=blue size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Why, yes they
have. I am nearing completion on the installation of a 3-rotor on a
SE-RG. I had researched just about every possible option; and concluded
it to be the best approach. It has been quite a challenge with lots of
custom engineering. The engine has tested out on the dyno, and will
deliver about 270 hp at max useable rpm. The total firewall back weight,
including coolant (no prop) is 420 lbs. The engine is normally
aspirated, and basically “stock” in terms of performance. Most of the
changes are in the ancillary parts for packaging and weight reduction.
The C.G. is closer to the firewall than a Lyc or Franklin, and I estimate the
moment of the engine package will be about the same as a Lyc
360.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana color=blue size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana color=blue size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">I utilizes
electronic ignition and fuel injection that are both completely redundant –
2-plugs per rotor; primary and secondary injections, set up to be able to run
on either set. Should be smooth, reliable power. You can check it
out at </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Verdana color=black size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"><A
href="http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm"><FONT color=black><SPAN
style="COLOR: black">http://members.cox.net/alg3/airplane.htm</SPAN></FONT></A>.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana color=blue size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Any custom engine
installation involves a lot of “firsts”. After I have flown 100 hours I
will be able to tell you how successful it is.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana color=blue size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: blue; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Verdana color=blue size=2><SPAN
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