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Forum: RV-12/RV-12iS 03-08-2007, 10:57 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 32,675
Posted By Bitsko
I'd be more interested in owning Tony's DAD'S...

I'd be more interested in owning Tony's DAD'S airplane, if he's the same Tony Spicer who's name was stencilled on the nose of a P-51.
Forum: Alternative Engines 07-25-2006, 10:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,510
Posted By Bitsko
Is it just me, or am I detecting a note of...

Is it just me, or am I detecting a note of sarcasm in this thread? :D
Forum: Alternative Engines 07-25-2006, 10:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,808
Posted By Bitsko
Interesting. I disagree with the "big, bad oil...

Interesting. I disagree with the "big, bad oil companies" nonsense, though. "Oil companies" don't control the price of oil...or even refined fuel. They are commodities. WE control the prices,...
Forum: Propellers 06-18-2006, 01:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,583
Posted By Bitsko
Consider my bubble burst. (Bursted?) On the...

Consider my bubble burst. (Bursted?)

On the plus side, I start flight training next Saturday. :D
Forum: Propellers 06-16-2006, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,583
Posted By Bitsko
Ivoprops?

Okay, go ahead. Burst my bubble. Ivo claims "up to 700 hp" for his Magnum prop. In-flight adjustable graphite with a CHEAP constant-speed controller option. 3 blades, 27 pounds, $2400.

I can...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-15-2006, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,131
Posted By Bitsko
I'm still curious what y'all who have done...

I'm still curious what y'all who have done weight-and-balance work think about the long, LONG LOMs. Slightly heavier than an IO-360, but a whopping 5 1/2 feet long. Would such a beast work in a...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-15-2006, 04:06 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,808
Posted By Bitsko
I like your website, Chad. Your home reminds me...

I like your website, Chad. Your home reminds me of my own suburban idyll. If you can build a plane in YOUR garage, then I can pull it off too.

The empennage kit spread out on the bedroom floor...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-15-2006, 03:54 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,808
Posted By Bitsko
Thanks. :D If we were practical people we...

Thanks. :D

If we were practical people we wouldn't be interested in flying at all. Believe me, I've tried to justify this New Mania every way I can think of. "The kids will learn about physics...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-15-2006, 03:40 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,808
Posted By Bitsko
That's why I equipped my imaginary Lycoming the...

That's why I equipped my imaginary Lycoming the way I did: FADEC, etc. The other two have it, so I have to put it on the Lycoming for the comparison to be fair.

There is no question that a...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-15-2006, 03:12 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,808
Posted By Bitsko
In trying to compare apples to apples, I'm...

In trying to compare apples to apples, I'm assuming comparably-equipped engines on both sides of the equation. That means a Lycoming has to be FADEC-equipped to make the comparison a fair one. Just...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-15-2006, 03:11 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,808
Posted By Bitsko
I hope things are different when I reach that...

I hope things are different when I reach that point.

Anyway, here is a year-old bit of info from www.rotarynews.com

http://www.avweb.com/news/columns/189247-1.html



February of '05. If Mistral...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-15-2006, 12:10 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,808
Posted By Bitsko
I can see a POTENTIAL conflict of interests with...

I can see a POTENTIAL conflict of interests with a Lycoming dealer, but everything Vans says about the issue makes sense. Like I've said, I have no beef with Lycomings or their fans. I just like to...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-14-2006, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,131
Posted By Bitsko
Awww...nerts. Answered my own question. I...

Awww...nerts. Answered my own question. I called Moraviation, and the LOM factory isn't even building any engines right now....and probably won't for a year or so. Translation (from the...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-14-2006, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,131
Posted By Bitsko
Walter-LOM engines

I've been scratching my head about engines a bit. Lyc clones and Mistral are the current frontrunners. But the LOM engines look very interesting.

There is a LOM 4-banger running in Jim Ayers'...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-14-2006, 01:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,128
Posted By Bitsko
Obviously, a 200 hp turbine with perfect...

Obviously, a 200 hp turbine with perfect reliability, 150 lbs and a $200 price tag would be peachy.

More realistically, I want something that is no more expensive than a Lycoming, no more heavy than...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-14-2006, 11:01 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,808
Posted By Bitsko
One reason for my "experimental" mindset is a...

One reason for my "experimental" mindset is a total lack of experience. I'm taking flying lessons specifically to justify building a kitplane. I'm learning EVERYTHING from the get-go. Therefore, I...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-13-2006, 10:21 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,808
Posted By Bitsko
I believe they have two independent electric fuel...

I believe they have two independent electric fuel pumps. The spare alternator is a good idea, though. I hadn't thought of that.
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-13-2006, 09:19 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,808
Posted By Bitsko
If I understand correctly, the Mistral has...

If I understand correctly, the Mistral has totally separate redundent fuel injection, ignition and engine controls. I would imagine they could be run off separate electrical busses.

I don't know...
Forum: Alternative Engines 06-12-2006, 10:23 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 22,808
Posted By Bitsko
One things to consider

Newbie here, trying to talk myself into building an RV. Being an experimental kinda guy, I've been looking hard at alternative engines. The Mistral seems to be the only realistic AIRCRAFT engine...
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