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| Subject: | Re: Pulsar 3 cowling needed |
Thanks for all the help guys! I have never posted on any forum before so I'm not
sure how to do it so everyone sees my replies. I think Ned has what I need
and I've already contacted him via email. He's researching his records to come
up with a price for me to consider. It would seem wise to make a mold of the
cowl (upper and lower) if we strike a deal so someone has it.
Jabiru came up during my research prior to buying my Pulsar. I spoke with Pete
from Jabiru who seems to be recognized as the guru for the US. He confirmed
that Jabiru does make a fwf kit for the pulsar and it is still available but they
no longer make the cowling. Further research showed that the Jabiru seems
to have a pattern of overheating, particularly if the cowling airflow isn't correct.
The fact that Jabiru still makes an option for me allowed me to complete
the deal for my Pulsar knowing I had options. Pete also graciously offered
to help me fabricate a cowl using a similar cowl from a Rans S19 which was a nice
offer. I found a company called Rotec that makes a liquid cooled head with
an electric pump for cooling for the 3300. Their head also has a 15% longer
valve guide in it. If I end up going the Jabiru route, that looks like the best
setup.
I recently moved to Lapeer,Mi and found out that I have a Rotax dealer right here
on my base airport. I'm fairly convinced that the 912UL is the right motor
for me although I'm still considering everything. The turbo is a thought and
I believe it mounts the same, but I'm Leary of turbos. I have several hundred
hours in turbos and my boss at the time showed how to operate his engines properly.
Everyone in the company flew them correctly and we had engine analyzers
to prove it. We never had one fail airborne, but we did see a that they needed
"help" to stay reliable. In all fairness, those were continental engines.
I currently operate 3 continentals and they all are fine engines that do what
they are supposed to reliably. I just think Rotax and Jabiru have the LSA market
wired.
Just like everyone else, money is a limitation. All else being equal I would opt
for the fuel injected Rotax, but $30 k is not a viable price for my project.
I plan to reply individually to each of you who took the time to post on this thread.
If I can figure it out I'll do it within the forum for all to see but
if not I'll do it individually. I really appreciate anyone who takes a little
time out to help another builder. This is my first home built plane. I've been
flying certified planes for 30 years and still do professionally, so I know
enough to know I don't know anything about what I'm getting into here. I'm excited
to learn and rub elbows with the guys who have knowledge to share. We have
an EAA chapter at my base airport and all of you guys on this forum. I'm sure
with all that help I can stay safe, have some fun, and make some friends along
the way. Thanks, guys!
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=440495#440495
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| Subject: | Re: Pulsar 3 cowling needed |
Hi Ed,
good luck with your build. I have Pulsar II/III with Rotax 912 turbo, and I
like the engine. I did not have a choice, as I bought unfinished kit
including the engine. I would like to bring to your attention an excelent
engine - D motor http://www.d-motor.eu/nl/home-1.htm
Please have look at it. It is fuel injected.
Otto
Pulsar III Rorax 912 turbo
OK-NAZ 20
On 9 April 2015 at 15:14, Edfrommi <Edchuss@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Thanks for all the help guys! I have never posted on any forum before so
> I'm not sure how to do it so everyone sees my replies. I think Ned has
> what I need and I've already contacted him via email. He's researching his
> records to come up with a price for me to consider. It would seem wise to
> make a mold of the cowl (upper and lower) if we strike a deal so someone
> has it.
>
> Jabiru came up during my research prior to buying my Pulsar. I spoke with
> Pete from Jabiru who seems to be recognized as the guru for the US. He
> confirmed that Jabiru does make a fwf kit for the pulsar and it is still
> available but they no longer make the cowling. Further research showed
> that the Jabiru seems to have a pattern of overheating, particularly if the
> cowling airflow isn't correct. The fact that Jabiru still makes an option
> for me allowed me to complete the deal for my Pulsar knowing I had options.
> Pete also graciously offered to help me fabricate a cowl using a similar
> cowl from a Rans S19 which was a nice offer. I found a company called Rotec
> that makes a liquid cooled head with an electric pump for cooling for the
> 3300. Their head also has a 15% longer valve guide in it. If I end up
> going the Jabiru route, that looks like the best setup.
>
> I recently moved to Lapeer,Mi and found out that I have a Rotax dealer
> right here on my base airport. I'm fairly convinced that the 912UL is the
> right motor for me although I'm still considering everything. The turbo is
> a thought and I believe it mounts the same, but I'm Leary of turbos. I
> have several hundred hours in turbos and my boss at the time showed how to
> operate his engines properly. Everyone in the company flew them correctly
> and we had engine analyzers to prove it. We never had one fail airborne,
> but we did see a that they needed "help" to stay reliable. In all fairness,
> those were continental engines. I currently operate 3 continentals and
> they all are fine engines that do what they are supposed to reliably. I
> just think Rotax and Jabiru have the LSA market wired.
> Just like everyone else, money is a limitation. All else being equal I
> would opt for the fuel injected Rotax, but $30 k is not a viable price for
> my project.
> I plan to reply individually to each of you who took the time to post on
> this thread. If I can figure it out I'll do it within the forum for all to
> see but if not I'll do it individually. I really appreciate anyone who
> takes a little time out to help another builder. This is my first home
> built plane. I've been flying certified planes for 30 years and still do
> professionally, so I know enough to know I don't know anything about what
> I'm getting into here. I'm excited to learn and rub elbows with the guys
> who have knowledge to share. We have an EAA chapter at my base airport and
> all of you guys on this forum. I'm sure with all that help I can stay
> safe, have some fun, and make some friends along the way. Thanks, guys!
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=440495#440495
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Pulsar 3 cowling needed |
Hi Ed,
Welcome to the forum and good luck with whatever engine you choose to go
with. If you haven't considered this already, I highly recommend attending
he Pulsar Fly-in/Reunion being held May 28 - 31. You will walk away with a
ton of knowledge and some new friendships. And you get to spend time with
Pulsars both on the ground and in the air. Hope to see you there.
Jim
Pulsar 2
Rotax 912S
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Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2015 8:15 AM
Subject: Pulsar-List: Re: Pulsar 3 cowling needed
Thanks for all the help guys! I have never posted on any forum before so I'm
not sure how to do it so everyone sees my replies. I think Ned has what I
need and I've already contacted him via email. He's researching his records
to come up with a price for me to consider. It would seem wise to make a
mold of the cowl (upper and lower) if we strike a deal so someone has it.
Jabiru came up during my research prior to buying my Pulsar. I spoke with
Pete from Jabiru who seems to be recognized as the guru for the US. He
confirmed that Jabiru does make a fwf kit for the pulsar and it is still
available but they no longer make the cowling. Further research showed that
the Jabiru seems to have a pattern of overheating, particularly if the
cowling airflow isn't correct. The fact that Jabiru still makes an option
for me allowed me to complete the deal for my Pulsar knowing I had options.
Pete also graciously offered to help me fabricate a cowl using a similar
cowl from a Rans S19 which was a nice offer. I found a company called Rotec
that makes a liquid cooled head with an electric pump for cooling for the
3300. Their head also has a 15% longer valve guide in it. If I end up going
the Jabiru route, that looks like the best setup.
I recently moved to Lapeer,Mi and found out that I have a Rotax dealer right
here on my base airport. I'm fairly convinced that the 912UL is the right
motor for me although I'm still considering everything. The turbo is a
thought and I believe it mounts the same, but I'm Leary of turbos. I have
several hundred hours in turbos and my boss at the time showed how to
operate his engines properly. Everyone in the company flew them correctly
and we had engine analyzers to prove it. We never had one fail airborne,
but we did see a that they needed "help" to stay reliable. In all fairness,
those were continental engines. I currently operate 3 continentals and they
all are fine engines that do what they are supposed to reliably. I just
think Rotax and Jabiru have the LSA market wired.
Just like everyone else, money is a limitation. All else being equal I
would opt for the fuel injected Rotax, but $30 k is not a viable price for
my project.
I plan to reply individually to each of you who took the time to post on
this thread. If I can figure it out I'll do it within the forum for all to
see but if not I'll do it individually. I really appreciate anyone who
takes a little time out to help another builder. This is my first home built
plane. I've been flying certified planes for 30 years and still do
professionally, so I know enough to know I don't know anything about what
I'm getting into here. I'm excited to learn and rub elbows with the guys who
have knowledge to share. We have an EAA chapter at my base airport and all
of you guys on this forum. I'm sure with all that help I can stay safe,
have some fun, and make some friends along the way. Thanks, guys!
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=440495#440495
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| Subject: | Re: Pulsar 3 cowling needed |
Hello Ed,
Before you tackle the engine installation, I would recommend that you get
my book "Efficient Powerplant Installations". It has an extensive chapter
on engine cooling and drag reduction. See my web site
www.caro-engineering.com.
Sonja
Pulsar XP
On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 4:14 PM, Edfrommi <Edchuss@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Thanks for all the help guys! I have never posted on any forum before so
> I'm not sure how to do it so everyone sees my replies. I think Ned has
> what I need and I've already contacted him via email. He's researching his
> records to come up with a price for me to consider. It would seem wise to
> make a mold of the cowl (upper and lower) if we strike a deal so someone
> has it.
>
> Jabiru came up during my research prior to buying my Pulsar. I spoke with
> Pete from Jabiru who seems to be recognized as the guru for the US. He
> confirmed that Jabiru does make a fwf kit for the pulsar and it is still
> available but they no longer make the cowling. Further research showed
> that the Jabiru seems to have a pattern of overheating, particularly if the
> cowling airflow isn't correct. The fact that Jabiru still makes an option
> for me allowed me to complete the deal for my Pulsar knowing I had options.
> Pete also graciously offered to help me fabricate a cowl using a similar
> cowl from a Rans S19 which was a nice offer. I found a company called Rotec
> that makes a liquid cooled head with an electric pump for cooling for the
> 3300. Their head also has a 15% longer valve guide in it. If I end up
> going the Jabiru route, that looks like the best setup.
>
> I recently moved to Lapeer,Mi and found out that I have a Rotax dealer
> right here on my base airport. I'm fairly convinced that the 912UL is the
> right motor for me although I'm still considering everything. The turbo is
> a thought and I believe it mounts the same, but I'm Leary of turbos. I
> have several hundred hours in turbos and my boss at the time showed how to
> operate his engines properly. Everyone in the company flew them correctly
> and we had engine analyzers to prove it. We never had one fail airborne,
> but we did see a that they needed "help" to stay reliable. In all fairness,
> those were continental engines. I currently operate 3 continentals and
> they all are fine engines that do what they are supposed to reliably. I
> just think Rotax and Jabiru have the LSA market wired.
> Just like everyone else, money is a limitation. All else being equal I
> would opt for the fuel injected Rotax, but $30 k is not a viable price for
> my project.
> I plan to reply individually to each of you who took the time to post on
> this thread. If I can figure it out I'll do it within the forum for all to
> see but if not I'll do it individually. I really appreciate anyone who
> takes a little time out to help another builder. This is my first home
> built plane. I've been flying certified planes for 30 years and still do
> professionally, so I know enough to know I don't know anything about what
> I'm getting into here. I'm excited to learn and rub elbows with the guys
> who have knowledge to share. We have an EAA chapter at my base airport and
> all of you guys on this forum. I'm sure with all that help I can stay
> safe, have some fun, and make some friends along the way. Thanks, guys!
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=440495#440495
>
>
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