Paul, just curious if I might be able to speak with you regarding
the powersports aviation re215 rotary engine? Respectively, Scott
ingoldsby
Can we do it by email?
Paul Lamar
Sure, I just wanted to know your thoughts on the fwf package? I have
aquired a new one and just looking for any advice, do and don't s
etc pertaining to this package. I am very intrigued by what I have
read so far.
Scott ingoldsby
Send us some pictures Scott and I will try to identify the engine.
Paul Lamar
I do know that it is the powersports aviation re 215 rotary engine.
Just not much info on them out there...
Scott ingoldsby
From whom did you buy it from?
Did you buy the air plane shown in the pictures as well? If so the
cooling system shown did not ever work well. It violated K&W rules as
outlined in my book "How to Cool Your Wankel". The book was written
partially due to the trouble the new Power Sport company had trying
to cool it.
The 215 refers to the HP. It is lower than what we obtain today due
to two reason. The gear box ratio is lower limiting the RPM to 6200
and the intake tubes are smaller in diameter.
Here is a HP comparison chart.
We have a lot of info on this engine. It is a second Power Sport
company engine. Not built by Everett Hatch and Steve Beckham.
Paul Lamar
Paul, I bought the whole package. I wanted to use this engine as I
am quite impressed with it as well as it being a rare find. I will
order a copy of your book and would love to have input to a solution
to the cooling problem if there is one. I am looking forward to
getting the plane in the air, however I definitely want it trouble
free if possible
Scott ingoldsby
You can get the book from
http://www.rotarpower.com/
Move the rad under the engine or on the cool right side.
As in this Glastar 3D.
Paul Lamar
No I is a vans rv8 also has the James cowl with bottom duct.
Scott ingoldsby
Is this the cowl?
Do you own one of these air planes?
Paul Lamar
That appears to be it, my plane is not quite finished yet. I am new to the
vans and rotary world! I currently own a saratoga
Scott ingoldsby
Do you have the RV8 cowl or the James cowl?
Paul Lamar
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