I have always wondered why someone doesnt put an all aluminum v6 or v8 automotive race motor in an experimental aerobatic plane. Computer controlled fuel injection, electronic ignition, etc. With a gear reduction unit on a 650-800 hp engine(very mild tuning on a Chevy v8), turning a large 3 blade adjustable pitch prop would yield more than a 1-1 power-weight ratio. All up weight would have to equal or be less than a big Lyco. Adding a small radiator (similar to one used on nascar superspeedway cars) should provide adequate cooling during the short (20-30 minute) routines. Nascar engines are very stable well into the 9000 rpm range, and are very happy in the 3000-6000 rpm range when cammed right. If its experiemental, and doesnt have to be certified for GA usage, someone should definately go for it.




Check out this lil Gem of a full scale 3d plane. I sure wish Leo would be around to fly it. Maybe Sean Tucker or Jim Leroy could be conned into taking it up. You have to play the video clip on the bottom of the page.

http://www.zivko.com/EDGE/news/leo.html


Steve