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  1. J

    Paint for this Experimental?

    Hello readers - I'm looking for help from anyone in the Oklahoma (or surrounding) regions. The aircraft in the attached photo is my experimental/research build the BA-28R (aka the COUGAR) that was done in a collaboration with the University of Oklahoma and at the time Karl Bergey & Piper. It's...
  2. J

    Custom Turbocharging a Continental GTSIO-520

    Friends - follow what's going on here: https://www.facebook.com/BergeyAerospace
  3. J

    Selling 3-bladed carbon fiber propeller

    Are you able to do custom blades and/or propeller analysis? I'm a student that needs help/wants to get advice!
  4. J

    Custom Turbocharging a Continental GTSIO-520

    Specific record we're looking it is for piston powered.
  5. J

    Custom Turbocharging a Continental GTSIO-520

    Haven't posted in a while so just going with an update. Took the week to completely research the math behind turbo-matching and airflow correction (books: "Turbochargers" by Hugh Macinnes, "Turbo" by Jay Miller and "Maximum Boost" by Corkey Bell and 20 different websites). Certainly not as...
  6. J

    Lycoming O-320-E2A

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  7. J

    Custom Turbocharging a Continental GTSIO-520

    Certainly is. And it's in the plans for the future. Right now we're looking at record breaking first, practicality later.
  8. J

    Quick Intro

    It should be fast! Lyco 540 - 200 kts cruise wouldn't be out of the question :-). We're finishing it up and getting set for first ever test flights.
  9. J

    Custom Turbocharging a Continental GTSIO-520

    Absolutely right. I've actually got U2 pilot Dr. Todd Hubbard on an advisory committee for that portion of the project. Also have the SFTE/SETP members of the DFW area on tap for suit stuff. The powerplant is more critical right now however. Pressure suit considerations will be made after I have...
  10. J

    Custom Turbocharging a Continental GTSIO-520

    I made that website late last year and intend to keep it up to date. To keep costs and weight low-aluminum construction to what's seen in those renderings. Keep in mind I'm working directly with the designer of the Piper Cherokee line of aircrafts (Karl Bergey). A lot od these designs, ideas and...
  11. J

    Custom Turbocharging a Continental GTSIO-520

    Propeller design is currently being investigated by MT Propeller. Think 6 blades with an 8ft diameter. We'll find something that works. The original altitude record that sparked this was the 1930's records set by Mario Pezzi in a prop driven supercharged radial engine aircraft. Taking our...
  12. J

    Custom Turbocharging a Continental GTSIO-520

    Good thought - one thing I even considered was "converting" our 520 to a 550 for the slightly higher compression ratio. There's merit to that. I'll have to do some more digging
  13. J

    Quick Intro

    So excited to already see the support from the community!
  14. J

    Quick Intro

    Traditional extrusion spar/aluminium construction. Keeping costs low!
  15. J

    Custom Turbocharging a Continental GTSIO-520

    Bingo. I need to get in touch - unfortunately "finding people 101" isn't a university course although for projects like this is should be lol. i'll make finding Bruce Bohannon my new year's resolution. All/any help welcome.
  16. J

    Custom Turbocharging a Continental GTSIO-520

    All the specs of the GTSIO are readily available. We actually have one in house that would have to be overhauled and could potentially be used!
  17. J

    Custom Turbocharging a Continental GTSIO-520

    You hit the nail(s) on the head here. We got a GTSIO 520 (with said turbo) for a steal of a deal and I have that "in house". The stock turbo will certainly be for sale shortly to help pay for a power plant consultant or other project needs. Big problem is the people who do lots of turbo/engine...
  18. J

    Custom Turbocharging a Continental GTSIO-520

    I'm glad the conversation is going so well - I'm sorry for the delayed response. Being new to this forum I thought I'd get notifications via email but I didn't! The pressure suit is a definite. Would not be pressuring the cabin to save weight/complexity. As the project goes forward it would be...
  19. J

    PA-28 Wings

    I've got undamaged wings from a Piper PA-28-140 (N3493K) just sitting in my hangar in make-shift crates. Ailerons removed for a different project. Anyone want/need them? In the Oklahoma City/Norman area. Would be willing to organize shipping etc...Not picky on price - let's talk.
  20. J

    Lycoming O-320-E2A

    It's a Lycoming O-320-E2A (serial #: RL-17622-27A) that was recently pulled off a fully functional and well maintained Piper PA-28-140 (N3493K) by two licenced A&P mechanics overseen by myself (Aerospace Engineer) and Karl Bergey (the Chief Engineer and designer of the Piper Cherokee line of...
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