I fly a STOL 56 straight tailed jump bird with an O-470 (not enough power
plant) they are worked to death, would love to hang a turbo'd 3-rotor on it
and see how it handles the work load.   Glider towing and jumpers seem to be
the perfect environment for a rotary.   Had a 208 for a couple of years here
in Wichita for jumpers it handled like a 182 on steroids.   Cessna makes a
hard working selection of aircraft.    But the power plants weren't designed
for the torture.  skydoc


I hear a lot of stores from around the world particularly Australia
about glider tow and jump aircraft being refitted with auto engines.

What I am not sure about is the legality. As I understand it
if the AC is owned by the private club you can do anything
you want. If you hire it out it must be FAA certified.
Am I right or wrong on this. If I am wrong what ARE the rules.

I always thought a duster aircraft with a 1800 pound, over the
highway, 300 HP, six cylinder in line diesel engine, partially
mounted in the hopper would make a good glider tow airplane
engine.

Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

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