Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "John McNarry"
Dear Pietenpol folksHas anyone tried to fly a Pietenpol with the new 1.9 l VW TDI (diesel ) engine? Seems to me that the high torque low RPM engine ( 155 ft. lbs @ 1900 RPM ) would allow you to sling a nice big prop similar to that used with an A powered air camper. Obviously, weight may be the major obstacle. What would be an acceptable maximum engine weight considering that you may even end up with an increase in available power?Thanks,Allen Smithallen.smith(at)insitugroup.net________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Keep the weight under 240 lbs and the engine on a short mount as per the Aand it would probably work.Would probably require electrical system too as the TDI has some electroniccontrols.John-----Original Message-----