BTW Chris have you looked into buying that new Austro single rotor
for your new airplane. It will be certified for light sport for sure.
Paul Lamar
I haven't. Are they really that close to production and shipping? That would make a sweet LSA motor. I'll look into
it though. Do you have the link handy?
Chris Cosman
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Austro Engine successfully tested brand new rotary engine AE80R
"On the 8th of January 2013 the engine AE80R which is in development since 2.5 years successfully performed on the
Austro Engine test bench. As a final target it will have a weight of 27 kg with an output of 80 hp (58 kw).
Compared to the AE50R (55 PS Austro Engine rotary engine) the new engine has no loss lubrication system anymore which
results in an extremely low oil consumption. A dual FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) controlled fuel
injection system will keep fuel consumption on the lowest possible level. The engine is designed to power small manned
or unmanned aircraft.
According to Christian Dries, Chairman and Owner Diamond Aircraft, the AE80R might has the potential to become one of
the leader in the extremely weight sensitive market of LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) and ultra-light aircraft. “The engine
has no vibration and therefore it is ideal to power UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) with highly sensitive equipment” he
added."
Paul Lamar
I'll shoot off a an email. I'll let you know what they say. 80 hp is a little anemic for 1320 lb. LSA, but that could
be offset with a bit more wing. It would be fantastic for an all composite single seat pocket rocket however.
Chris
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