Jmbb74 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Mark, Do you know of any available Hangar space in Brisbane? Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Hi Jamie Its as rare as rocking horse droppings. There maybe 1 or 2 spots coming up soon at Ycab in a hangar 2 down from mine. I have the guys card at home I am away until monday. Flash me a email to kylecom at tpg dot com dot au and I will see . Sorry for the crypto but robots trawl forums for email addresses. This guy is moving to Toowoomba and was looking at renting his hangar out. believe me it is the quick or the dead when it comes to finding hangar space Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmbb74 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Cougar/Viking FINISHED! Was flying yesterday 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 OK where is the video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Oh forgot...congratulations....I hope all went well for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmbb74 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Engine is running sweet! Day 2 flight testing complete. All tweaks to the airframe complete. We're looking at cruise speeds between 120-130kts. Heavy crosswinds today and landing was uneventful. VIDEO COMING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Regarding using ordinary diesel V/s Avtur, the diesel goes to wax at a few degrees below zero C, so don't go high on a cold day. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Regarding using ordinary diesel V/s Avtur, the diesel goes to wax at a few degrees below zero C, so don't go high on a cold day. Nev Yep Nev; this will a whole new learning curve. Diesel engine operators will have to read up about the cloud point of diesel, also if they store it they will have to consider what parcel of diesel was received as they change the % through the seasons. Probaly best to get a see through bowl in the system to see when the wax is forming / collecting (although that will usually be 50 / 50 on being too late. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Might have to have fuel heaters. Easily done with liquid cooled engine(s), but you would be better with avtur. All of it gets sick with bacteria if you are unlucky. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hows that video coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmakeroz Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Yep Nev; this will a whole new learning curve. Diesel engine operators will have to read up about the cloud point of diesel, also if they store it they will have to consider what parcel of diesel was received as they change the % through the seasons. Probaly best to get a see through bowl in the system to see when the wax is forming / collecting (although that will usually be 50 / 50 on being too late.Cheers Summer blend could be a real problem. I've seen the result when it was supplied to a contractor in winter, poor bugger couldn't start his Grader until after 10.00 am. It was Mobil fuel remeniscent of the Avgas debacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmbb74 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Video with engine sound, rattle from camera mount. After 35hrs specs as follows. Fuel burn @ fast cruise: 20-21lts per hour 110-115kts Fuel burn @ Econ cruise: 17-18ltrs per hour 100kts Engine temps all in the green, except oil temp which is too cool No problems with engine so far. Have complete 2 cross countries and flown up to 8000. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmbb74 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I'm not sure if everyone has seen this or not in regards to a price drop in the Viking 110 and the new Viking 135. The 135 looks sweet! Viking 110 now $9,995 USD Viking 135 intro price $19,995 USD (Testing March 2015 - Due for release January 2016) RRP $24,995 USD http://www.vikingaircraftengines.com/# At $10k USD it's hard for the Viking not to be considered on your engine shopping list..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Jan seems to have missed the point, the Honda auto conversion sells because its cheap. $25K gets you a proper aircraft engine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmbb74 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Flying should not just be for old geezers and the elite. New blood generates new ideas and competitiveness. That's great for any industry! Affordability and reliability is what everyone should be looking for in an aircraft and engine regard of anyone's 'OLD SCHOOL' opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 and this is where the new engine falls over, its no more affordable than any other aircraft engine and the reliability unproven. If Jan had brought it in at say around $14K it might sell quite well but at $25K most buyers will keep on walking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Jan seems to have missed the point, the Honda auto conversion sells because its cheap. $25K gets you a proper aircraft engine. Might do well because the V4 Motus motorcycle engine http://motusmotorcycles.com/ is put forward as an engine based on Chev V8 architecture which may be confidence boosting to a lot of Yanks. Not my cup of tea though, anyone who has ridden a V4 motorcycle knows the high frequency vibration issues inherent in a V4 and why, although a great package, V4's are rare in the engine world. I'd take the Viking Honda over it and just add 3-4 lbs of turbo boost for the same result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 chevy v6 conversions aren't very popular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 chevy v6 conversions aren't very popular Why would they be, dog of an engine (aviation wise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 according to this its 150 dry, so Jans 185lb installed is looking a bit optimistic. http://motusmotorcycles.com/files/v4.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 according to this its 150 dry, so Jans 185lb installed is looking a bit optimistic. Harsh accusation of a reputable and upstanding businessman. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soleair Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 anyone who has ridden a V4 motorcycle knows the high frequency vibration issues inherent in a V4 I have ridden over 100,000km on 2 Honda VFR 750's and found them to be excellent, silky smooth and totally reliable engines. Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff13 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I have ridden over 100,000km on 2 Honda VFR 750's and found them to be excellent, silky smooth and totally reliable engines.Bruce My wife and I had done many thousands of k's on flat six boxer motor cycles, in fact we had over 1/4 of a million on the first two. When I decided to test ride a V4 Kawasaki her comment after about 2 minutes was if you buy this you will be riding on your own. Needless to say we went back to the flat six boxer moter. I have never ridden a bike with a smoother engine. I find the V4's and Vtwins for that matter functional in an Agricultural type of a way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 My wife and I had done many thousands of k's on flat six boxer motor cycles, in fact we had over 1/4 of a million on the first two. When I decided to test ride a V4 Kawasaki her comment after about 2 minutes was if you buy this you will be riding on your own. Needless to say we went back to the flat six boxer moter. I have never ridden a bike with a smoother engine.I find the V4's and Vtwins for that matter functional in an Agricultural type of a way. My experience of women on the back of bikes was the opposite, Geoff. When I traded my Yamaha XS2 650 for a smooth-as-silk 860 Ducati, my wench was not well pleased. She missed her "87 inch personal vibrator". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Old Koreelah were you ever asked by your wife to go bike riding after you had both gone to bed? Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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