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 KISS 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 recommended
is the Cont IO 240 or Leek 235 class of engine. The typical 13b conversion
is almost 100 pounds heavier than these engines, and would make Cg
control a problem. The Sport 150 is targeted for the Leek 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 Aqua

-> 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.beadle@at.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/why lightning/PhotoAlbum1.html

The fuselage was extended and raised for more room.

Thanks for your help.

Roy West

901-753-5285

David Stricker wrote:

Jack,

I called Roy West last weekend and he said he had several "tire kickers" 
call, but the first person who came to see the project, bought it.

These kits sold in the mid-$40s new and there is virtually no support.

If you are at all interested about the history and possible future 
of the Lightning email me off line at Snow_board@Cox.net

L David Stricker
15054 West Piccadilly Road
Goodyear Arizona 85338-8703
602.885.7706-- 

 
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