I read an article recently about how Apple is able to take marketshare
    from similar products because all the peices work well together. It
    reminded me of the marketing discussion here and that someone had
    mentioned making a standard firewall forward kit.

    What should be in such a kit?

    -Jeff (Jeff Martin)

I believe the most helpful would be an effective, proven cooling system
design with ducting and cowl/inlets  that maximize efficiency.  The
motor mounts, ignition and PSRU's are pretty much available already for
the common applications.  Id like to see a bit more about propeller
possibilities, a better definition of needed engine accessory
modifications, and a fuel distribution layout for multiple (2, 3, or 4)
tanks.

MICHAEL D PARKER

Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

My long term goal is to offer a FWF kit for the RV6A, 7A and 9A aircraft.
These aircraft share a common firewall. Weight and balance may differ so
some variation in the motor mount may be needed.

The biggest obstacle for me in deciding to use the 13B was all the unknowns
(FUD was high). If I had chosen to use a Lycoming all I would have had to do
was tell Van's which model I had and order the FWF kit. Plans, directions
and parts would have shown up on my doorstep and all I would have had to do
was follow the yellow brick road. And I would almost certainly be flying
much sooner.

I want to provide a similar service for the RV6A, 7A and 9A aircraft
builders. One stop shopping. I will OEM RWS' and other sources' components.
No need to reinvent the wheel or go into competition with someone who is
already providing a source for a component. In short, provide a yellow brick
road to follow.

Of course, for those who don't want to follow the yellow brick road, or are
building something more interesting than an RV, I will sell individual
components that originate with me. And offer to all whatever advice and
information I can. Right now that is precious little.

Doc Custer
Retired Software Engineer and sometime Audiologist


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