Dale Thomas wrote:

I will be building a Velocity XL-RG and was planning on
using a Lyc IO-540 300hp engine.  Is the Mazda engine
of that hp able to run in a pusher config?  Do you know
if anyone has ever tried it?

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Thanks,
Dale Thomas

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We have had two Velocity type airplanes fly with turbo three rotor
Mazda engines so far. Many other airplanes are in the works with
the turbo three rotor. The engine is good for about 350 HP no problem.
Nobody has run one very hard yet but I will guess and say 400 HP
should be no problem for take off. If you don't want to go turbo
270 HP is no problem. The bare engine weight is about 260 pounds.
My guess firewall forward with everything would be about 350 to 400
pounds. 

Not a very good picture of the airplane. This was done several years
ago and we have learned much about proper installations in the mean time.
If you have any specific questions don't be shy about asking.

Paul Lamar
 
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