KR> BMW engine V Corvair

2011-07-03 Thread phillip matheson
What is the actual HP at 3400 RPM (prop)? Will it turn out to be 40HP and 145 lbs in weight??...or 3.6 lbs/HP. Will 40HP satisfy you in a KR1? This has always been my question when using car engines in aircraft. Take my VW type 4. It has a gear reduction and

KR> BMW engine

2011-07-03 Thread Patrick and Robin Russo
Todd You are correct. In some cases you do not need a gear box. I know of at least one aircraft that simply bolted on a V-6 Buick to the front of his plane,,, straight from the car..attached a prop...and merrily and reliably flew about for several years. The owner was satisfied with the perfor