This is the most incredible airplane I saw at Copper State.
It is being built at Montgomery Field in San Diego Calif.
We had published some pictures in its earlier building stage.
Basically it is a dragster chassis with wings.

The engine is a 14:1 compression ratio big block Chevy
with a claimed normally aspirated 1100 HP at 6800 RPM.
The prop is direct drive.

If I were the owner/pilot I would have this engine disassembled
after every Reno race meet and every part magnafluxed.
My guess on the engine life expectancy is two hours. It is not a question
of TBO as I suspect most parts such as the crank, rods and block would
be cracked after two hours and would need replacement including the block.

This would be a hard airplane to parachute out of.
It will glide like a brick so you better have a runway under
you when the engine explodes.

Paul Lamar

This roll cage over the pilots head is why it would be hard to bail out.

How not to do your water plumbing. An accident waiting to happen.

Paul Lamar

You are right about the plumbing. Really bad.
Bulent

 
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