2007-01-20 09:23:40 · 6 answers · asked by donald m 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Yes. I've seen it done.
Look at the J-6 Karatoo here: http://www.pilotmix.com/index.php?pgid=11&lang=en&maxInfo=194
This plane can take off with only 200 feet of runway space :)
2007-01-20 09:27:23 · answer #1 · answered by Yep! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the sources listed. The usual problem in using auto engines in an airplane is that the auto engine produces peak torque at too high of a speed, the rpm is too high for the prop to work efficiently. The normal remedy is to run a gear drive rpm rducer so the engine is producing peak torque but the prop is at the correct rpm, usually not over 3000 or so on the prop. But it has been done. If you look at an auto engine crankshaft and an aircraft engine crankshaft for example, you start to realize they are pretty different and might decide a Lycoming or Continental might well be a better choice.
2007-01-20 21:16:46 · answer #2 · answered by baron_von_party 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of amateur built aircraft have Subaru engines. They are light and reliable as any certified engine you can buy. Just type Subaru aircraft engines in you search bar and look at all the hits you get.
2007-01-20 21:06:41 · answer #3 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two commercial producers of Subaru engine conversions for experimental aircraft. One is Eggenfeller (sp?) and I don't recall the other. Check the EAA website. CAUTION: I would thoroughly investigate all aspects of the conversions before putting my money down and my life on the line.
2007-01-20 18:35:04 · answer #4 · answered by cranknbank9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of this..dude I would get an aircraft engine my self..if some goes wrong..you cant pull over up there..
2007-01-20 17:36:51 · answer #5 · answered by Kingofreportedabuse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know they use them in gyro copters and other homemade aircraft
2007-01-21 03:21:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋