Take a look at the data on Mark Langford’s KR 2 site. It has the Dyno sheets showing a flat, but maxed out torque value that starts to decay about...
I would bet you will have almost a foot clearance on most airplanes using a VW engine. The Formula V airplanes might be closer but probably more...
A VW will likely not ever have a prop clearance issue. 62" is about as long as you can get and have it work. Mid to high 50's is where most end...
I have an acro contest that weekend in VA. Maybe it won't conflict next year. I really want to see this place!!
I've done a ton of research on camshafts and their tech trying to figure out the best options for an aircraft engine. The reading I've done on...
Mike take a look around in the files section of the Tailwind forum. I remember a group of the guys own some of the V-Witt stuff and will lend it...
With the VW, the exhaust port on the pulley side hub is IN the cooling inlet. Add the extension, it buys you room to have the exhaust be a...
Aerodynamics. The further you move the prop away into clean air the more efficient. Most of the F1 guys run a 12" extension on the O-200's.
A friend needed an old ladder rack I had to move airplane parts. Spent several evenings last week modding that for him. Delivered to the airport...
I got my A&P 18 months ago and get solicitations in the mail regularly for Mechs wanted.
I have used E85 and Methanol in the racecar. Had to up size the jets by 40% for the E85 and double for the Alky. Alcohol takes twice as much to...
I always saw them built this way. Centered in the collector, just aft of the merge, sliced with the flow not against.
My Smith tank was leaking at the welds in several places. Cleaned, scuffed and taped for straight lines and applied pro-seal to all the welds on...
Charles, glad you like it. It’s still a very loose collection of parts that looks good from 50’. I still kick myself for not seeing all the work...
[ATTACH] Got the seat pan in and chute fits. Installed the fixed struts and went for a hop over to a friends grass strip. A noticeable increase...
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