As to Bill Jepson's assertion that he could build a FWF - FADE
     > controlled ported 13B making 215hp+ for less than Powersport; Why not
     > do it then - and we would be glad to buy our future orders from
     > whomever the person who does the project and that person can take the
     > huge profit.
     > Respectfully,
     > Teed James
     > Powersport Aviation

Tedd, I did not intend to disrespect the Powersport package, as I believe it
is a fine package. I do stand by however that a peripheral port engine with
all new parts and Tracy's engine control package will make 215 hp reliably,
and for less that the cost of the Powersport ENGINE. The builder would
have to be a competent engine builder, and working as an end user. I don't
believe there would be "a huge profit" to be made, just a reasonable savings.

To the person that wants to BUY the system already build Powersport's
package is a good one. The problem YOU have is that at the price point
Powersport is selling one has to be a real rotary zealot to go there. At 28k
you can buy a brand new O 360 from Van and have enough money left
over to buy a fixed pitch prop as well. I am a rotary fan but if I had to make
choice of the Powersport package or a certified engine for the same price
I would be forced to grit my teeth and buy Lycoming. I say this ONLY
because of the ease with which I could get my aircraft insured and signed
off. Vans list price for an EO-360 A1A is $23,500.  A little less power than
the Rotary, but everything is ready to go. You can even run a conventional
variable pitch prop. Your current pricing shows $22,500 for the
engine/reduction and $5,000 for a kit including engine mount and isolators,
(like you would be able to run without them) for a "all up cost" of $27,500.

This would include the firewall mounted radiator that is problematic in hot
weather. The problem here is you can buy one of the Lycoming Angle valve
200 hp copies for less than the cost of the rotary conversion for an RV-6/7. To
the average builder the choice here is a no brainer. To be viable a new
engine package has to offer something beyond novelty to entice the buyers.
Respectfully,
Bill Jepson

 
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