> 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



That's probably the best plan for a FWF engine- one that is common to
the greatest number of homebuilts, and that would be Van's -6,-7, and -9
series.

I'm still on this list, but really busy at work, taking classes,
finishing my PPL, and getting one son off to the Air Force. Work on the
RV-4 is suspended for a couple of months, but hope to have it flying by
this summer.

Brian Trubee


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