REFLECTOR: Alternative Engines

[Chris Barber]

With today's first flight using an alternative engine and then another chiming in that he too is using an alternative engine, I was wondering how prevalent alternative engines are in the Velocity community. I have always assumed Lyc and Connie's were so well established that I was pretty much the only one using an alternative. I know Al Getzen, like me is using a rotary....uh, but Al is actually flying.  I guess I have always figured everyone but me has the money to just cut a check for a new certified fire breather. 

I guess my head is so far in the alt eng community it seems more are attempting.....and with better product and the blessing of the Internet, succeeding. 

Just curious

Chris Barber
Houston
Velo SE
Rotary 13b 2 rotor turbo
Dynon Skyview EFIS/monitor
RWS PSRU & electronics

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