Australian Experimental Aircraft Engines-Comments

[swiftprop]

I came across an Australian company manufacturing mainly VW based aircraft engines see http://www.vw-engines.com/index.htm

I quote:
VW Engine Centre
The RG Range of Experimental Aircraft Engines.
"Made in Australia"
Designed for Power, Performance and Propeller efficiency through the

Propeller Speed Reduction Drives (PSRU) Reduction Drives.
Engines available from 80 HP to 225 HP

Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of these? Application for example the Carl Babst Raven.

[grostek]

Hi Swiftprop,

Give Kobus v Staden A call he was the manufacturer of the Cubby.

He is now working on a new project and he is also developing a new fuel injected engine based on the VW engine which will give 125HP for take off.

I dont know more than what is written here

Always better to have local back up if problems occur.

Kobus Oh ate two ate 7 two 7610

Kind regards,

Gunter Rostek

PS
Have a look at a Continental C85 or a Conti C90 or even a Conti O-200 These engines give masses of torque and compete with the VW weight wise.

An overhauled Conti is good for 1800 hours and price wise may be the better choice in the long run.

However we all have different perceptions.

Just remember the higher the HP a VW is asked to produce the more heat it also produces and the shorter its service life will be.

[swiftprop]

Hi Gunter
Nice to hear from you again. Thanks for the info.
Best wishes
Andre