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From: "Christopher Barber" <CBarber@TexasAttorney.net>
To: "flyrotary" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Subject: motor decisions part 2...Mistral v Propelled v .....
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 09:21:04 -0600
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I have been curious about this for a while.  IF some money fell out of the
sky thus not a major factor, which rotary would you choose and why?  The
Mistral, the Propelled.....or continue to roll your own, OR, heavens forbid,
a LYC (yikes).  Also, does Powersport still exist?

I find it curious that the Propelled engine, which is a collection of mostly
off the shelf parts is only a few thousand dollars less than the Mistral
which is attempting to be certified.  IIRC the Propelled is about $27,500
while the Mistral is around $32,000.  Not that much of a difference in the
big picture.  Also the Mistral is new while, I believe, the Propelled uses a
rebuilt 2nd gen core.  The Mistral also has a reduction unit designed for a
controllable prop.

I have the Mistral intake and it is very nice.  I don't know about
Propelled's work, but I am confidant it is nicely done.  Has actual
availability been an issue with the companies???

I was surprised by Propelled pricing.  To charge almost as much as a new
certified aircraft engine (i.e. Lyc) does not seem to be a good business
model.  I realize you must make money, but it would seem the high teens
would still allow a profit (from my non accountant math...based on what I
have built my engine on) while establishing the engine as a viable
choice...while the high twenties seems to shoot the idea in the foot.

Both/all seem to be focusing on the tractor type plane, so both would be
more of a challenge for my pusher.

Input/insight is appreciated.  Thanks.

All the best,

Chris

Christopher Barber
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