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Soooo, what is the best plane to build around a corvair engine?
Not to avoid your question, but ...
There is a lot to like about the Corvair engine(s), and also some things not to like. I really like the idea of the 6 cylinder smoothness. However, like the VW, you are usually starting with a very old engine. From time to time, I have heard rumors that heads and crankcases are still made for Corvair engines; but I have never been able to locate a source, and for me that is sufficient discouragement. In addition, the engines were not originally developed to turn a propeller cantelevered on the end of the crankshaft--although there may be "workarounds" similar to the drive Steve Wittman used or his Formula-Vee racer or to the outwardly similar "rear drive" for the WV derived Great Plains engines. And, if you choose that route, you might also need to design a bed-mount... Anyway, the some of the real Corvair affectionados probably congregate around William Wynne's web site: http://www.flycorvair.com/ and there appears to be some discussion of airframes. There were a number of designs back when the Corvairs were still fairly common (as cars), but the only one that I personally recall is the KR-2. Plans are still sold, but it is only a 2 seater if all the occupants light and of small stature. So, like all of the homebuilts, either find one to sit in or else build a cabin mock-up including seats and cushions before you build anything else! I hope this helps. Peter |
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Soooo, what is the best plane to build around a corvair engine?
Basic rules.
1. horse goes in front of the cart. 2. Airframe first, engine second Builders will consider several engines while construcitng the airframe. Before committing to an airframe come up with the mission statement. "Lou" wrote in message ups.com... Well? |
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Soooo, what is the best plane to build around a corvair engine?
On Nov 4, 8:55 pm, "Dan Settle" wrote: Basic rules. 1. horse goes in front of the cart. 2. Airframe first, engine second I I agree, these are basic rules. Sometimes it's good to think outside the box. Here we have a good engine that doesn't cost an are and a leg, so why not design a plane around it rather than design the engine to fit the plane? Lou |
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Soooo, what is the best plane to build around a corvair engine?
Lou wrote: Well? Since that engine is a natural-born assbuster, the slowest thing you can build. Pietenpol, maybe? |
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Soooo, what is the best plane to build around a corvair engine?
On 5 Nov 2006 09:03:52 -0800, "jls" wrote:
Lou wrote: Well? Since that engine is a natural-born assbuster, the slowest thing you can build. they are like vw conversions. up to a particular stress level the conversion preforms admirably. however push them past the stress level and you discover why the continental o-200 looks distinctively different. it was designed for the stress levels. lou needs to research the engine conversion's history. I'm sure that william wynne can point him to a successful style of use that the engine can handle. Stealth Pilot |
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Soooo, what is the best plane to build around a corvair engine?
"Lou" wrote in message ups.com... Well? Have you visited William Wynne's sit www.flycorvair.com? The Zenith 601XL is what I'm going to have dragged around by a Corvair engine. |
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Soooo, what is the best plane to build around a corvair engine?
On Tue, 7 Nov 2006 08:31:25 -0600, "Gig 601XL Builder"
wrDOTgiaconaATcox.net wrote: "Lou" wrote in message oups.com... Well? Have you visited William Wynne's sit www.flycorvair.com? The Zenith 601XL is what I'm going to have dragged around by a Corvair engine. How about a Pegazair 100? (high wing taildragger STOL) -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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