X-Virus-Scanned: clean according to Sophos on Logan.com X-Junk-Score: 2 [X] X-SpamCatcher-Score: 2 [X] Return-Path: Received: from mail-wi0-f180.google.com ([209.85.212.180] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 5.4.3) with ESMTPS id 5360308 for flyrotary@lancaironline.net; Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:51:43 -0500 Received-SPF: none receiver=logan.com; client-ip=209.85.212.180; envelope-from=editor@contactmagazine.com Received: by wibhm6 with SMTP id hm6so1534560wib.25 for ; Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:51:08 -0800 (PST) MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: by 10.180.94.97 with SMTP id db1mr9578838wib.16.1327272668661; Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:51:08 -0800 (PST) Received: by 10.180.87.197 with HTTP; Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:51:08 -0800 (PST) In-Reply-To: <4F1C8D6B.20906@frontiernet.net> References: <4F1C8D6B.20906@frontiernet.net> Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:51:08 -0800 Message-ID: Subject: Top 7 reasons for using an auto conversion From: Patrick Panzera To: CorvAIRCRAFT@yahoogroups.com, Corvair engines for homebuilt aircraft , Rotary motors in aircraft X-Gm-Message-State: ALoCoQmZLph18Q4TxpunRyaOMcllfxprGxaKq2egXKKNyr2orzcOCsfnQnd2g6NvOBMUq6pFPQWJ Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=f46d0442681aef889504b725bfba --f46d0442681aef889504b725bfba Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Here's what I wrote. I was asked to keep the comments short: *Top Seven Reasons to Consider an Automobile Conversion* * * 1. *Cost to install.* When compared to the cost of a new aircraft engine, a fully installed and properly functioning automobile engine can run 25% to 50% of its certified counterpart when compared new-to-new. 2. *Cost to rebuild.* When rebuilding an auto conversion, it can typically be brought to zero-time with all new parts for what a used yellow-tagged aircraft crankshaft costs, that=92s if your core is servic= eable. 3. *Cost to operate.* Most auto conversions can be operated on automobile fuel, cutting the per-gallon cost nearly in half. Modern auto conversions have tight tolerances eliminating the need to add oil betwee= n changes. 4. *Cost to maintain.* Aircraft spark plugs range from $26 to $60 each. Automobile plugs are one tenth of that and typically require half as man= y. The same can be said for virtually every maintenance item. 5. *Convenience.* Nearly every part you might need to repair or maintain your auto conversion can be purchased from any number of suppliers in yo= ur home town, even on Sunday, or are a short drive from what ever airport y= ou might have landed at. 6. *Smoothness.* Virtually every auto conversion is noticeably smoother than its aviation counterpart, reducing fatigue on components and occupa= nts. 7. *Because you can.* Why are we building an airplane in the first place? If all you are after is the performance offered by homebuilt aircraft, why not just buy one second hand? Most of us build because we want to build. There=92s a great amount of satisfaction that stems from standing back and saying, =93I built that.=94 The same applies for an automobile engine conversion, especially if it=92s never been done befor= e. And remember, there are a lot of experimental aircraft that were designed (and proven) from the beginning to use an auto conversion, so many of the points *for* a certified engine aren't relevant, and many of the reasons against an auto conversion also apply to those who would consider installing an aircraft powerplant where an auto conversion is specified. --f46d0442681aef889504b725bfba Content-Type: text/html; charset=windows-1252 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Here's what I wrote.
I was asked to keep the comments short:

Top Seven Reasons to Consider an Automobile Conversion

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  1. Cost to install. When compared to the cost = of a new aircraft engine, a fully installed and properly functioning automobile engine c= an run 25% to 50% of its certified counterpart when compared new-to-new.<= /li>
  2. Cost to rebuild. When rebuilding an auto co= nversion, it can typically be brought to zero-time with all new parts for what a used y= ellow-tagged aircraft crankshaft costs, that=92s if your core is serviceable.
  3. Cost to operate. Most auto conversions can = be operated on automobile fuel, cutting the per-gallon cost nearly in half. Modern auto conversi= ons have tight tolerances eliminating the need to add oil between changes.=
  4. Cost to maintain. Aircraft spark plugs rang= e from $26 to $60 each. Automobile plugs are one tenth of that and typically require hal= f as many. The same can be said for=A0virtually=A0every maintenance item.
  5. Convenience.=A0Nearly every part you might = need to repair or maintain your auto conversion can be purchased from any number of suppliers in = your home town, even on Sunday, or are a short drive from what ever airport= you might have landed at.
  6. Smoothness. Virtually every auto conversion= is noticeably smoother than its aviation counterpart, reducing fatigue on components and occupants.
  7. Because you can. Why are we building an air= plane in the first place? If all you are after is the performance offered by homebuilt aircraft, why not just buy one second hand? Most of us build because w= e want to build. There=92s a great amount of satisfaction that stems fro= m standing back and saying, =93I built that.=94 The same applies for an automobile engine conversion, especially if it=92s never been done bef= ore.

And remember, there are a lot of experimental aircra= ft that were designed (and proven) from the beginning to use an auto conversion, so many of the points for a certified engine=A0aren't=A0relevant, and many of the reasons against an auto con= version also apply to those who would consider installing an aircraft=A0powerplant=A0whe= re an auto conversion is specified.=A0



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