With Lycoming and other current aftermarket players seemingly unable to supply engine parts or engines in a timely fashion any more, it would appear to be a good time for someone new to step into the clone market or offer new engines/ parts for Experimentals.
Prices of a Lyc 540 is now in the $60K range which might open the doors to some competition I'd think
Does this take the shape of another Lyc clone, something like the Adept V6s or a professionally developed and tested automotive based engine?
I've contacted Adept a few times and they were very forthcoming with info in 2020 which I used in a YT video. A couple subsequent attempts were met with promises but so far not much new info other than they are fitting their engine to a Velocity in the US.
Would/ is Rotax planning to go upmarket with something like their canceled V300?
I talked to an experienced player designing a new aero CI engine in Europe in this hp range recently so perhaps others are starting to see that the time is right to potentially take some market share here.
Aeromomentum is apparently offering a Hyundai based FWF package which may fit RV-10s. Not aware of any flying yet though.
Or, will Lycoming step up and double production somehow to meet demand?
Thoughts or info welcome.
Prices of a Lyc 540 is now in the $60K range which might open the doors to some competition I'd think
Does this take the shape of another Lyc clone, something like the Adept V6s or a professionally developed and tested automotive based engine?
I've contacted Adept a few times and they were very forthcoming with info in 2020 which I used in a YT video. A couple subsequent attempts were met with promises but so far not much new info other than they are fitting their engine to a Velocity in the US.
Would/ is Rotax planning to go upmarket with something like their canceled V300?
I talked to an experienced player designing a new aero CI engine in Europe in this hp range recently so perhaps others are starting to see that the time is right to potentially take some market share here.
Aeromomentum is apparently offering a Hyundai based FWF package which may fit RV-10s. Not aware of any flying yet though.
Or, will Lycoming step up and double production somehow to meet demand?
Thoughts or info welcome.
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