I am hoping you can answer a wankel question for me.

I want to find a Midwest engines wankel, AE-50, and have been unable to find one for sale anywhere.  I understand that Midwest was bought-out by diamond aircraft so there don't seem to be any new, but still need to find one used.

Have you any ideas?

Thx,

Steve

Try sending email to Diamond Chris Dries <c.dries@diamond-air.at>

Paul Lamar

Hey Paul,

I've tried diamond, and they want nearly $20k for one motor.  That seems way
too expensive.

Steve

What is the horse power and how much does it weight .
Clifton.

It is about 120 pounds and 100 HP two rotor.
One of the reasons Diamond is not producing this engine is the fact
that only reciprocating piston engines are allow in certified S-Light Sport Aircraft.
Who would blame Diamond for sitting on this Certified rotary engine under those
circumstances.

I spoke to a person in the FAA about it and he said we literally needed
and act of congress to get the rule changed. No joke!
We need to start a letter writing campaign on this. Find out who your Congress person
is and write a letter. Lets get the rule changed. Discrimination is the history
of the Wankel rotary engine.

If you write a letter send me a copy and others can use it as an outline.

Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

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