Van's Aircraft on Eggenfellner Aircraft engines

[janeggenfellner]

I have decided it is time to defend our position in the engine market and to put to rest any rumors with factual information. I am often asked if I know Van's Aircraft, Inc's position when it comes to installing and operating an "alternative" engine in any of their kit aircraft. Well sure I do It has never changed and they have a very logical and positive stand on the subject.

QUOTE:

In a message dated 1/16/2008 12:07:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, (Tom G) writes:
Jan, we at Van's wish you the best and hope you have a great New Year. Even though our aircraft kits were never designed for the "alternate" engine, your product has always impressed us as one of the most complete and sophisticated ones for customers in that market.

Tom Green
President
Van's Aircraft, inc.


We communicate, usually at the air-shows, when we get an opportunity. It is interesting for members of Van's Aircraft to see what we can do for optional engine choices for their customer's aircraft projects.. They realize that some builders will chose an alternative engine for their airplane. Our mutual concern is that the engines are as safe as possible, that the airplane should be built light and that they stay in CG. It is particularly important to keep the Nose wheel weight down to a minimum.
So we have the same goals, working totally independent from each other.

Jan Eggenfellner

[Geico266]

There is no doubt that you have worked very hard on your products and that your continued hard work benefits all of us in the experimental aviation.

Keep up the good work!

Can you elaborate on the changes made to the Gen3 gearbox over the other two and why in your estimation it is a better solution to the gear reduction requirement? I just helped a buddy change from Gen1 to Gen3. I must say it is a stout looking piece of hardware.

[gbrasch]

Originally Posted by janeggenfellner

I have decided ... to put to rest any rumors with factual information.

Jan Eggenfellner

With all due respect, I seem to have missed what rumors have been put to rest with factual information.