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  1. dwalker

    Building a VW Aero-Engine

    I have all the bits to build a 2376 engine for my Sonerai now. I would like to see it deliver an honest 85hp. We will see. The biggest things I would tell you is to first- talk to Scott Casler. A more genuine person is hard to find, a genuine person who knows what he is talking about is harder...
  2. dwalker

    Formula-I?

    Because there is a MASSIVE barrier to entry in cost, maintenance, any hope of FAA approval, and a probably a yard-long list of other reasons I am not smart enough to give.
  3. dwalker

    Formula-I?

    If a Formula I race was announced for Spring 2025 I would do one of two things- A>buy (or build) a Quickie or a Quickie clone. Will fly very well with most if not all of the proposed powerplants, is cheap, and "fast enough" to make the show. or B> Build a Hummelbird with a bit of...
  4. dwalker

    Milling machine/lathe options

    I have not found this to be true. The small mill does small mill jobs just fine. A decade or two ago I knew w fellow who made precision rifle sights for National Match, Schutzen, etc. and I was SHOCKED to find he used a tiny little HF mill. He said it had X amount of play in it and as long as he...
  5. dwalker

    Formula-I?

    Love this!
  6. dwalker

    Milling machine/lathe options

    I have had full sized Mills and Lathes and hobby sized versions, and for right now I actually just bought a replacement HF mill and lathe to replace the ones I sold a few years ago when I moved. The do pretty much everything I need them to do, with the caveat that it is cheaper, faster, and...
  7. dwalker

    Universal electronic ignition options?

    With the dynatek programable Ignition you can have a switched setting that allows you to hand prop the plane by setting the ignition to O rev count to start instead of the usual 3 rotations it uses with electric start. You simply flip the switch from "start" to Normal then a custom timing map...
  8. dwalker

    Universal electronic ignition options?

    For the Dynatek it is, it is a user programable ignition. I have strongly considered using one as a secondary ignition on my VW
  9. dwalker

    Universal electronic ignition options?

    I would see if I could adapt this Harley ignition to work. I have used these guys products a fair amount in the past- I actually developed an ARC-2 setup for the Mitsu Eclipse similar to what they now market- and I have had good luck with thier stuff...
  10. dwalker

    Switch from 1835cc to 2180cc

    I am sure there are several folks who will be glad to help you make shipping a little faster and easier for you. I really like the ability to run mogas in an engine The FORCE ONE hub is not shrink fit and you can easily fit it an any workshop. IF you are going to have an automotive shop...
  11. dwalker

    Switch from 1835cc to 2180cc

    thats OK we can muddle through You need to contact Scott Casler at Hummel Aircraft Engines (might be just Hummel Engines) and he will get you the right parts. He will supply you with the correct crank from great Plains without you having to deal with Great Plains, Art means well, but he is...
  12. dwalker

    Formula-I?

    wow that is pretty nuts, I am AFAIK the only one that can edit, but the algorithm might have kicked in and done some Matrix stuff...
  13. dwalker

    Formula-I?

    Absolutely no problem at all.
  14. dwalker

    Formula-I?

    I did not edit anything out? What you saw is the raw video. I have no interest in pitching anything to anyone, I stream two to three times a week- about to go live in 32minutes actually, I will DM you the link- so that makes it pretty easy for me to make the remote meetings etc work fairly...
  15. dwalker

    Formula-I?

    I'm not sure I'm trying to spin anything. I give my thoughts as completely as I can, and I have started using video to do so. Perhaps you can elaborate more?
  16. dwalker

    Limbach VW Engines

    Zenith/Stromberg? Ala Triumph Spitfire/MG Midget from the 70s?
  17. dwalker

    Formula-I?

    You might miss it in the other thread, so here is the link to the trial stream- https://streamyard.com/7nz459q6pf click it and I will see you pop up I can have 10 people live and 15 more in the lobby have patience if I am AFK, I shall return shortly regardless
  18. dwalker

    Formula-I?

    I can be very flexible with day and time, Wednesday was the day I was given as most likely.
  19. dwalker

    Formula-I?

    Sounds like we need a meeting. Assuming I am the Comms guy, lets do it Wednesday, I can have 10 people live on screen at one time and 15 additional in the waiting room and an unlimited number in youtube chat. Lets make progress.
  20. dwalker

    Formula-I?

    I like where your head is at. I had actually in the back of my mind pondered the possibility that a set of 3 timed single run "laps" through a pylon/gate course would be the ticket for semi-pro ranks wanting to get into wing-to-wing. Make it a separate event, do it every race meeting, and when...
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