Paul
   How far do you have the engine from the firewall?  I think Perry's in
only a couple of inches... I'm trying to snug mine up as close as
possible.  Here are a couple of pictures with the engine positioned...
Still have to figure out what to do with the Turbo and intake... Sticks
up just a little... Also, need to finish the firewall before I weld the
MM braces. I want to ensure there is no interference between the
controls and the MM.

Mike C.

I am going to move it closer.

Are you going to use a jack screw linear actuator as a front strut
mount. Great idea.
I think Burt Rutan would be really interested in this. Imagine a
vectored thrust Long EZ. Should help with takeoff and maybe landing.
Should turn like an F35 :)

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Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.

Hi Paul
  The design I'm working on is a simple wheel (like a trim wheel) that
is 30:1 geared using a push pull lube to a bell crank.  Trying to keep
it simple.  I'll send some pictures when I get it all working.  There is
some issues with integrating the x-brace as it looks like it will
interfere with the oil pan... So side braces to the spar may be the way
to go.  Sure wish I didn't need them... That would solve a lot of
interference problems when the engine pitches +/- 10 deg.  Can you show
a drawing in Rhino with the Engine pitched +/- 10 deg so I can determine
the minimum distance from the firewall I need to place the engine to
eliminate it hitting the firewall when it pitches?

Mike C.

Here it is. I think you are going to need a dry sump system for two reasons.
One, capacity and two, oil pick up when tilted down or back.