My Really BIG Engine

[Yukon]

Originally Posted by davidkarlsberg

I would like to take the experimenting out of experimental aviation. therefore I have made up my mind to go the Lycoming route. Any chance you can build me a FWF kit for a spare Lycoming R-7755 I have laying around (google it)

Yes indeed David, here at the Really Big Engine Company we are responding to strong customer demand with the introduction of our XR-7755 Lycoming
powerplant for RV-7, 8 and 10. ( This engine is not recommended for the -9).
As a matter of fact, this engine is being flight tested as we speak (see picture).

This FWF installation is being offered for December 2006 delivery positions for only $41,995, A 50 PERCENT DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO ASSURE YOUR DELIVERY POSITION!

[Yukon]

Originally Posted by compren

A couple of questions before I forward the deposit:

-Is there a Diesel version?

-I want a 4-Blade, wood, constant speed prop that isn't too heavy.

-Will you be offering an in-flight refueling port to address the limited range?

-With the increased range made capable by the in-flight refueling port, do your foresee any issues in using Dan Checkoway's relief tube as a sort of water-cooling conversion kit on this engine?

Good post, made me laugh!!

Yes Sir, a 4 bladed, constant speed, diesel, aerial refueled version is on the test stand as we speak, and will be available for December 2006 delivery for an introductory price of...................

[Yukon]

Originally Posted by johngoodman

You should really consider a Wright R-1820 instead. Upgrade that old Apple IIE with the portable IIC and you might be able to cut down some of that lead in the tail.
I've got lots of time in T-28s and can tell you that the only downside of the R-1820 was the big puddle of oil it left on the ramp. A case of oil stored in the tail will probably eliminate even more of that lead.

John

Nope, only girlie-men fly single-row radials. Here at the Really Big Engine Company , we don't sell girlie motors. Call back when you want to order a really heavy, high horsepower motor.

[gmcjetpilot]

ye of little imagination:


Yukon what version of photo shop is that, is that for the etchasketch?

PS if you go with the Pratt make sure you offset the vet stab 45 degrees to the left for P-factor and torque.

[Yukon]

George, that's a manly ride! What, you don't like my Paint program.......

[johngoodman]

Originally Posted by Yukon

Nope, only girlie-men fly single-row radials. Here at the Really Big Engine Company , we don't sell girlie motors. Call back when you want to order a really heavy, high horsepower motor.

Ouch! Well, I don't want to be called a girlie-man, so I'll have to think about one. I'm concerned about prop clearance. The A1H Skyraider was pretty tall. Will you have extension kits for the main gear?
John

[Baja_Traveler]

Don't even bother with the main gear extension kit - instead, modify the wings aka F4U Corsair. A gull winged RV-8 would be so cool!

[N395V]

LOP???????

[cawmd82]

The best of these remains the RV 82--see archives-search function.

If I ever get my 8 in the air maybe that will be my next project

[Yukon]

Originally Posted by N395V

LOP???????

Where ya been Jarhead???? Your new plane must be pretty close to done! Mine's a little slow now with the temps in Phoenix being arount 110! Just too **** hot to hang out in the garage.

LOP is alive and well in my new radial conversion. Under normal conditions, the R-2800 burns about 100 gph in cruise, but with GAMI injectors and careful leaning, Walter and I have gotten fuel flows down to about 6 1/2 gph.

Now accepting deposits for December 2006 delivery!