Original Posted By: "Oscar Zuniga"
Does anyone know of a Piet using one of the "LOM" engines, from Moraviation. Seemsa lot of homebuilts have used them with good success. I am thinking of theM132A, a bit more HP than needed, but the right weight, and excellent profile.Dan BaileyPaola, KS---________________________________________________________________________________
Pietenpol-List: Engine choice
Pietenpol-List: Engine choice
Original Posted By:> owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Hi Jack,it's good that you asked about my engine choice, cos that's a point where some input from experts is needed.In concept, I like the corvair. Inexpensive, reliable, and can become a project, just like the rest of the plane.The only and probably "ruling out" problem is: there are no corvairs in Brazil. My country has the nasty habit to taxit's citizens til we bleed, so building and maintaining based on parts brought from the US is not an option.Than there is the continental family. Until the 1960 decade, we had a local designed plane called P-56C "Paulistinha" that used the C90.Almost every flight school in the country used that plane and they were produced in a good number, so there are some good blocks around, and that was my initialoption. On the modern side, I though of a rebuildable 0-200. There is a guy here who used a Rotax-912 in his piet, but, besides the price,it just doesn't sound 1930 enough for me.What do you guys say?C90 x O 200 x "are you nuts?"RodrigoEm 17/02/2010, s 00:13, Jack Phillips escreveu:> >>> Great, Rodrigo! I'll be at Sun 'n' Fun Friday, Saturday and Sunday, > and if> the weather is good enough I'll fly my Pietenpol down. The usual > gathering> place for Pietenpol enthusiasts is the wood-working tent where you > will meet> such folks as Dick Navratil and PF Beck. They are usually there > just about> all day, every day. The rest of us come and go, but always check in a> couple of times a day with them.>> Have you thought about what engine you will use on yours?>> Jack Phillips> NX899JP> Raleigh, NC>> -----Original Message-----
Hi Jack,it's good that you asked about my engine choice, cos that's a point where some input from experts is needed.In concept, I like the corvair. Inexpensive, reliable, and can become a project, just like the rest of the plane.The only and probably "ruling out" problem is: there are no corvairs in Brazil. My country has the nasty habit to taxit's citizens til we bleed, so building and maintaining based on parts brought from the US is not an option.Than there is the continental family. Until the 1960 decade, we had a local designed plane called P-56C "Paulistinha" that used the C90.Almost every flight school in the country used that plane and they were produced in a good number, so there are some good blocks around, and that was my initialoption. On the modern side, I though of a rebuildable 0-200. There is a guy here who used a Rotax-912 in his piet, but, besides the price,it just doesn't sound 1930 enough for me.What do you guys say?C90 x O 200 x "are you nuts?"RodrigoEm 17/02/2010, s 00:13, Jack Phillips escreveu:> >>> Great, Rodrigo! I'll be at Sun 'n' Fun Friday, Saturday and Sunday, > and if> the weather is good enough I'll fly my Pietenpol down. The usual > gathering> place for Pietenpol enthusiasts is the wood-working tent where you > will meet> such folks as Dick Navratil and PF Beck. They are usually there > just about> all day, every day. The rest of us come and go, but always check in a> couple of times a day with them.>> Have you thought about what engine you will use on yours?>> Jack Phillips> NX899JP> Raleigh, NC>> -----Original Message-----
RE: Pietenpol-List: Engine choice
Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Frankly, I think the C90 or O-200 is an ideal choice for a Pietenpol. Ihave an A65 Continental on mine and there are days (particularly in thesummer) when I wish I had a bit more power.One of the best options is a C90 or C85 with an O-200 crankshaft in it.Check out Harry Fenton's website - he is THE expert on small Continentals:http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/fenton.htmGood luck!Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC-----Original Message-----
Frankly, I think the C90 or O-200 is an ideal choice for a Pietenpol. Ihave an A65 Continental on mine and there are days (particularly in thesummer) when I wish I had a bit more power.One of the best options is a C90 or C85 with an O-200 crankshaft in it.Check out Harry Fenton's website - he is THE expert on small Continentals:http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/fenton.htmGood luck!Jack PhillipsNX899JPRaleigh, NC-----Original Message-----
Pietenpol-List: Re: Engine choice
Original Posted By: H RULE
At least you are sensible Rodrigo!
ditoliberato(at)terra.com wrote:> > In concept, I like the corvair. Inexpensive, reliable, and can become a project,just like the rest of the plane.--------Mark - working on wingsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:10:54 -0800 (PST)
At least you are sensible Rodrigo!
ditoliberato(at)terra.com wrote:> > In concept, I like the corvair. Inexpensive, reliable, and can become a project,just like the rest of the plane.--------Mark - working on wingsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:10:54 -0800 (PST)Re: Pietenpol-List: Engine choice
Original Posted By: "Rodrigo Liberato de Oliveira"
Rodrigo:There is a felow I think his name is Ronnie Correa in Brazil buildingAero-Corvairs and parts for sale,May be worth touching base with himhttp://images.corvair.multiply.com/And other alternaitve is perhaps Altair Coelho's VW AP 2000 4 cyl inlineconversion.http://www.altaircoelho.com.br/ac53foto ... +AC+53Note the nice Franklin 85 he has for sale also.http://www.mataddesign.com/asas/mecan.htmMichael in Maine----- Original Message -----
Rodrigo:There is a felow I think his name is Ronnie Correa in Brazil buildingAero-Corvairs and parts for sale,May be worth touching base with himhttp://images.corvair.multiply.com/And other alternaitve is perhaps Altair Coelho's VW AP 2000 4 cyl inlineconversion.http://www.altaircoelho.com.br/ac53foto ... +AC+53Note the nice Franklin 85 he has for sale also.http://www.mataddesign.com/asas/mecan.htmMichael in Maine----- Original Message -----