The forom really is a bit quiet, so, here is a new project I have, and some questions, hopefully there are some folks who can set some lite on the problem:

Some weeks ago I ordered a Replica Engines Gnome Monosoupape from Scott Warner. My plan is to make a combination with a quarter scale Bleriot to fly with this engine.
Of course, power will be a problem, I hope to get the flying weight under 7Kg, so the, may be, 1HP may just be enough to get into the air.

Since last week Scott has the Gnome on the test stand, he tells that it needs rpm above 1000 to start, is there anybody who has experience with this engine, may be even
flying a model with it?

Whow do You start the engine when fitted to a model? Is a normal starter strong enough?

Scott recomends normal Methanol two stroke fuel, do You think that gas would be a better alternative?

What fuel pump is used to run the engine?

I will be happy for any help I can get.


Jens


Holm und Rippenbruch