I don't know too much about the Mazda engine but I think we talking about
the Rotary? If so my friend has one in his car. As far as fuel consumption
goes its rubbish. So not only do you have the extra weight of the engine but
the extra weight of the fuel. More power - more fuel - more weight and more
weight - same wings?
Jerry
LTS@avnet.co.uk
http://www.avnet.co.uk/touchdown
----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Rauchfuss - PCD <brauchfu@pcocd2.intel.com>
<europa@avnet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Date: Sat, 19 May 2001 19:17:36 +0200
> > You should check with racing beat they sell aluminum end plates and
center
> > section I was quoted $1800 each, $5400 plus about $3500 to rebuild a
motor
> > is $8900 then there is the cost of a prsu about $3000. $11900 is alot of
> > money and it will still weigh 300lbs. still heavy for a Europa. I do
believe
> > the 13B is a good aircraft engine just not for the Europa. There are
several
> > people who have these engines in RV's and that seems to be a good match.
> > Here are some websites for more information.
> > http://www.rotaryaviation.com/
> > http://www.racingbeat.com/
> > http://www.atkinsrotary.com/
>
> Atkins has a single rotor engine that may be appropriate for the Europa.
> >From their Aviation FAQ:
>
> > 1) How much does it weigh? 135 lb. / 100 hp (2-00)
> > 2) How much does it cost? 6000.00 carb. version
> > 3) Is there a PSRU available? In the works
>
> I note that for the two rotor version there is a large difference between
> dry and wet weight, so I don't know how high the wet weight will be for
the
> single rotor.
>
> Brian
>
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