>larry flesner >Much was said today about the Hog motor and I understand from you comments >that you have some insight into this venture and the engine now being used >in the Zenith airplane is Ok. Also that you are in fact flying the test >bed. >Ron ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I did the first flight on the 601 with the 80 hp Harley engine just one or two days before I made the first flight on my KR last December. That's the only time I've actually flown the aircraft although I have several hours in the air flying formation with it in my KR. As to the vibration levels in this setup I'd say they would be similar to the engine running in a bike. It has certian rpm bands where it tends to vibrate a bit but an extra 100 or 200 rpm and it seems to smooth out again. I don't know if this is typical Harley or not as I've only ridden one and that was about twenty years ago. I expect the numbness to leave my hands any day now. :-) He seems to have a well designed PSRU with quality components. Matching a propeller to the engine will probably be the biggest challange right now. I expect you will be able to see one hanging on a KR project at the Gathering in September. Brett is a friend of mine and I think he is doing a good job with a very experimental engine. Like any new to market endevor I'd say give him some time to prove it out before getting too excited and I'd expect he would tell you the same. Larry Flesner
