In that I had built the airplane I was also intrigued with converting an auto engine for flight.  The performance/reliability of the Mazda rotary looked good, the cost to install, maintain, and overhaul also looked good.  What I experienced is that the total cost was very close to installing a mid-time "1930s tractor engine".  However, the length of time for me to convert/install/plumb/duct/wire/cowl/test/etc the rotary was enormous.  The satisfaction of all the pieces working together while the prop was lazily whirling at 300 rpm, just priceless.

Terry
KSCK


On 1/22/2012 11:18 AM, Patrick Panzera wrote:

Friends,

I've recently been asked what are the top 7 reasons for using an auto
conversion.
I answered with mine, but I'd like to hear (read) yours.

Thanks!

Pat

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