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Post by cjordan on Dec 16, 2011 23:29:16 GMT -5
I am purchasing a IILT with no engine. I am an A&P and I own two other planes (Cessna 150F and Cherokee 140). I am wanting a sonerai because I like the looks of them and they are faster and cheaper to fly than my other two.
My question is what engine would you guys recommend? I am 100% new to the sonerai so please give me all the input you can good or bad.
I am wanting it for cross country travel (me 160lbs and wife 115lbs)
Of course I am wanting it to be as fast as possible. I have a zero time 0-200 100hp but I am told that is too much for the airframe. So I started looking at Great Plains engines and leaning towards the 2276.
Thanks,
Chad
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Post by juergen on Dec 19, 2011 8:10:23 GMT -5
Hi Chad,
welcome to the Sonerai community ;D
The 2276cc engine with ForceOne hub is a good choice.
Basic words from John Monnett : Build it simple and light!
with best regards
Juergen
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Post by Schmleff on Dec 19, 2011 9:54:17 GMT -5
Greetings,
I agree with Juergen.
Also, I might be interested in your o-200 for my Cassutt.
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dickf
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Post by dickf on Dec 24, 2011 13:37:16 GMT -5
I have a Sonerai I still in the rebuild stage. It had a Revmaster 2100 installed. So far, the engine appears to be well built and Revmaster has been a lot of help answering questions and providing parts. The Revmasters have an added main bearing which let that engine use any type of prop - not restricted to wood.
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Post by juergen on Dec 25, 2011 13:56:56 GMT -5
Hi Dick,
the front bearing of the revmaster engine and GPAS engine is (i think) (near) similar.
The restrictions, Steve Bannett said, is for the more weight of a aluminum prop (gyroscopic effect) and the problem of many composite props : the leading edge is very sensible for rain: it will split off.
The German manufacture "Limbach" said no restrictions without additional bearing and this engines are certified...
I like wooden props, because they are light weight, strong, cheap and simple to modify.
with best regards
Juergen
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peterzabriskie
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"Did I make that part the best I possibly could have?" Unknown
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Post by peterzabriskie on Jan 2, 2012 22:59:42 GMT -5
Hi Dick, the front bearing of the revmaster engine and GPAS engine is (i think) (near) similar. The restrictions, Steve Bannett said, is for the more weight of a aluminum prop (gyroscopic effect) and the problem of many composite props : the leading edge is very sensible for rain: it will split off. The German manufacture "Limbach" said no restrictions without additional bearing and this engines are certified... I like wooden props, because they are light weight, strong, cheap and simple to modify. with best regards Juergen Next year for Christmas I am asking Santa for a prop (Sterba). ;D |
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