Yamaha Snowmobile engine conversion

[Bill-Higdon]

Here's a thread on a French Yamaha YG3 aircraft engine, AFIK it's flying in a Dragonfly.

Avionage du 3 cylindres Genesis Yamaha - Le forum des ULM, et des ELA, LSA, VLA, et de tous les autres aéronefs biplaces et monoplaces légers

 

[tralika]

This might be interesting if I could read french. Here's a link with no language barrier.

 

[Bill-Higdon]

Here you go Google Translate

 

[cblink.007]

Here's a thread on a French Yamaha YG3 aircraft engine, AFIK it's flying in a Dragonfly.

Avionage du 3 cylindres Genesis Yamaha - Le forum des ULM, et des ELA, LSA, VLA, et de tous les autres aéronefs biplaces et monoplaces légers

I have recently been reading alot about the Yamaya RX1 & Apex conversions, and very successful applications so far.

I spoke to the folks at Mohawk Aero Craft. More power, more torque, slightly lighter and better fuel efficiency than a Rotax 912....and offered at $10k! Is there a catch?

I am personally looking for legit feedback on these engines. I want to know more, and see if it would be a genuine alternative for my design!

 

[Marc W]

Have you been to the "Yamaha Aircraft Conversions" group on Facebook? There is a lot of information there from folks who have done successful conversions. Mohawk does not have the best reputation in the business.

 

[cblink.007]

Mohawk does not have the best reputation in the business

How so? Just curious. Who is the best one in your opinion?

Engine selection is critical, and we want to make the best choice!

We will take a look at the FB page...thx!

 

[JohnB]

what part of Texas? John B Beach City

 

[dino]

Skytrax looks like the best PSRU

 

[cblink.007]

what part of Texas? John B Beach City

Spring (Houston)... getting ready to set up shop at KDWH!

 

[JohnB]

what airframe is the engine planned for?, I'm at 54T (RWJ Airpark) and putting one (APEX) in a 701. Got lots of info, gimme a note if you like and we'll chat JB

 

[cblink.007]

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what airframe is the engine planned for?, I'm at 54T (RWJ Airpark) and putting one (APEX) in a 701. Got lots of info, gimme a note if you like and we'll chat JB

PM sent!

 

[TarDevil]

By appearances it seems the Yamaha is becoming not just viable but the better solution for certain lightweight power applications. Some good minds are packaging systems (Props, PSRU, Exhaust). Are we overdue for a dedicated Yamaha Discussion area?

 

[cblink.007]

By appearances it seems the Yamaha is becoming not just viable but the better solution for certain lightweight power applications. Some good minds are packaging systems (Props, PSRU, Exhaust). Are we overdue for a dedicated Yamaha Discussion area?

I think so... I keep hearing nothing but great things.

This is the data sheet provided to me from Mohawk Aero:

 

[cblink.007]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone here either have CAD drawings of this engine and the mount?

Does not need to be super detailed; 2D is fine...and good enough to plot structural mounting points and figure out bodywork shaping & clearancing!

Also, what dimentions are you guys looking at for the radiator(s)? I'd like to figure out where to place it...and work some induction & cooling drag numbers!

Thanks, gents!