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Old November 2nd 03, 02:13 AM
Jay
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Thanks for the positive feedback on my concept plane. That sounds
like you're doing something new too. Have you decided on a pair of
pushers or pullers? Have you modeled it yet? You're looking at
200-240 HP to carry 2 butts in the air, that sounds like you're after
some performance and SE possibilities.

Regards

"Toks Desalu" wrote in message news:dTGob.74373$Tr4.196556@attbi_s03...
you are right.

I am looking at a simple conventional, left-right engine high-wing aircraft,
that will carry two people.

By the way, nice concept.

"Jay" wrote in message
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Since you are using 2 engines, you are in a different position from
the typical experimental aero application as far as the reliability of
each individual componant, and the composite reliability of the system
as a whole. You haven't shared the particular engine configuration
you're planning (e.g. push-pull vs. left right) but the use of two
engines brings additional challenges and opportunities.

Opportunities:
Single ignition motors
Operation at high average outputs
Use of 2 stroke power plants.

Since you have 2 engines, you essentially have redundant everything,
completely decoupled. Real about my twin engine pitch at:

http://inline_twin.tripod.com/concept.html

There are very high output 2 stroke motors available around 1hp/lb.
Mainly adapted from snow mobile (Rotax) applications. Used as a
single, the realibility is below what most people desire, but as a
pair, its down right usuable.

Please share your engine configuration with the group.

Rotary- IMHO great possibilites, sports car engine- high power/weight
ratio for a conversion, fail soft operation (will not seize), 2
plugs/cylinder by default.