Jack Beale wrote:

P,

  I just took a hard look at the Pulsar line of aircraft -

specifically,

the Super Pulsar 100.  For a couple reasons, its gotten me

thinking that

it may be a better choice (for me) than the COZY I'd been

planning on.  It has:

       1. Pretty good performance - approaching 200 mph
       2. Easier than the COZY to install a liquid-cooled

engine, like the rotary

       3. Faster build time

    I'd like to have your opinion, please.  Thanks...

Jack Beale

 I think it is a bit small for the 13B rotary. Putting it

another

way the

13B engine is a bit heavy for the Super Pulsar. That is

providing

it is

derived from the old Pulsar. Now if it is derived from the old

KIS

two place that

is another matter. That was a larger and more robust airplane

to

begin with.

An RV will go together quicker.

Paul Lamar

OK that is too small for a 13B rotary. Firewall forward engine

weight is

limited to about 200 pounds while a 13B would be near twice the

HP

and a 100 pounds heavier.

Paul Lamar

Jack. The Super Pulsar 100 is a significantly structural and cabin

space

upgrade from the previous Pulsars, but the largest engine

recomended

is the Cont IO 240 or Lyc 235 class of engine. The typical 13b

conversion

is almost 100 pounds heavier than these engines, and would make Cg
control a problen. The Sport 150 is targeted for the Lyc 320 class

engines

and is also a 200 mph class airplane - somewhat larger and not
quite as sexy, but could be capable  of handling a 13b. These kit

planes

would be much easier to build than a plans design like the Cozy.

If

you like

metal, the RV line is hard to beat, and there are numerous 13b
installations to model.

Vance Jaqua

-> Jack Beale wrote:

Vance,

    Well, I guess you should know (tongue planted firmly in

cheek)...!

Thank you...

    I took a look at the Sport 150 and it looks solid - but, not

sexy

(as you pointed out)

 - a bit disappointing...  I really like the sex-appeal of the Super

100...!  I do, however,

 understand the conundrum.  I even took a long look at the Super

Cruiser, but just don't

care for the canopy - sorry.

    Perhaps, it's back to the drawing board - unless, you have other

suggestions

for a relatively-fast, moderately-high sex-appeal airplane that

could

support

a turbo-rotary...?

    And, for "All The Others Who Answered My Post" - Thank you....!

Jack Beale
jack.beale@att.net

Should have bought that White Lightning that was on here for sale.

Paul Lamar

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Roy West wrote:

I have a buyer coming out Saturday to see if it is as advertised.
If he does not want the kit, it will be back on the market.
Asking price is $33,500.  The kit can be seen at

http://homepage.mac.com/whytlightning/PhotoAlbum1.html

The fuselage was extended and raised for more room.

Thanks for your help.

Roy West

901-753-5285

Jack,
Might I suggest a Harmon Rocket (RV4 based) or F1 Rocket powered by a
turbocharged 3-rotor. If I already had a flying airplane I would be
working on one of these!  Sexy and FAST!

Ken Powell

 
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