Go one step further and put the R1100 in. It produces up to 90 HP, and is actually used in Microlights in Europe. If I can find the link I will post it in one of the next messages.
My only concern with the use of a 2 cylinder engine is the cooling however. After all, the excess heat needs to be dissipated through a much smaller surface area compared to the likes of a VW or a Corvair. Any thoughts on that? Wolfgang -----Original Message----- From: krnet-bounces+wdecker=cox....@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-bounces+wdecker=cox....@mylist.net]On Behalf Of gleone Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 12:22 AM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: Re: @WL KR> Harleys and auto engines The BMW motorcycle engine is being used for light aircraft. Actually, BMW was making aircraft engines before they began building motorcycles. The BMW logo represents a spinning propeller. Anyway, here are a couple of links worth looking at: http://www.ultralightnews.com/engineinfo/bmwconversion.htm http://www.homebuiltaircraft.com/classified/AdDetail aspx?itemid=153&directory=+160
