Stephen Opgenorth wrote:

Hi guys,
I'm new to this list and I'm buying a Hummelbird project w/o engine.  I've
seen references to a couple of small rotary engines that are in the right
power/weight class for this plane:

     Wankel LCR-407SGti (37hp,77 lbs dry w/ psru)
     Mid-West GAE50R (47hp, 68 lbs dry w/ psru)

So far, I haven't found anybody who's flying behind either of them in the
southern California area and I haven't ruled out the 1/2 VW that this plane
is designed around.  I'm still at the info gathering stage.  So, if you have
experience with either of the above (or any other interesting alternatives),
or know anybody who has, I'd love to hear about it.  What installed weight
did you end up at?  What sort of real world fuel burn have you seen?  What
problems have you encountered with the installation or operation?  Thanks in
advance.

     ..Stephen..

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