John wrote:

                    Hi Paul,
                    Do you have a web address for the Diamond GIAE-110R rotary engine
                    people in their new location? Is this basically the same Norton/MidWest
                    engine? Thanks for the help.
                    Regards,
                    John Lewis

               I am not sure they have a web site set up for the engines yet.
               When I was over there a month or two ago they were just setting
               up the factory. Yes it is the same Norton Midwest engine.

               Paul Lamar

          Gee Paul - I thought you assured me that it was going to be
          certified by now - Vance

     It is certified. It has been certified for years. They are building a new high volume factory.

     Paul Lamar

--John wrote:

Paul and all,
This web site continues to be very helpful in my efforts to convert to a rotary engine in my BD-5B. Although my primary interest in joining has been to seek information on the Moller rotary, which was supposed to be sold several years ago as the Rotary Applications International engine for use in aircraft, all 2 rotor rotary engines of that general size are considered. Since the chances of production by Moller continues to look dim I'm forced to look elsewhere for a replacement engine for my BD-5 which, sadly, had the Honda EB-3 engine fail on a recent cross-country. The Moller, if it was available, could be the definitive answer to an ideal engine for the BD-5. The Norton engine looked promising but expensive. Before investing in a replacement for the EB-3 I'm trying to evaluate all possibilities. Does anyone have a price range for the Diamond GIAE-110R? The fact that it is certified will probably make it that much more expensive. Any and all information would be appreciated.
As a matter of interest, there was a Mazda engine fitted into a BD-5 several years ago. 285 hp in a 500 lb. airplane was a bit much and cooling problems were never solved. If any of you are in the Oakland, CA area and want to take a look, it is in the museum adjacent to the airport.
Cheers,
John Lewis
N501BD 

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