Speaking of engines, I was checking out the moller internaltional site (Moller Aircar) as I have for the past decade+ to see what if any progress he is making, lol.
I have noticed that he has an engines tab, that leads to http://www.freedom-motors.com/ http://www.freedom-motors.com/ page. They are working on light weight rotary engines licensed from the Moller design, a few models look like a perfect fit for ultralights.
They have at least 13 models ranging from 2.5 HP to 270hp, and several in the range of 28 to 100hp, that would work outstandingly well on a Thunder Gull. They are only producing a limited amount of engines right now, but they look very interesting...
According to their page...
High power to weight ratio
More than 1.5 HP per pound of installed weight in high-performance versions
Compares with .6 HP/lb. to 1 HP/lb. for 2-strokes and .3 HP/lb. to .65 HP/lb. for 4-stroke pistons.
High power to volume ratio
Few moving parts
Moving Parts - only 2 for single rotor engine.
Compares to 7 parts for 2-stroke and 25 parts for 4-stroke piston with same instantaneous output torque.
Solid fuel economy
Specific Fuel Consumption < .45 lb./HP-hr ~ (stratified charge). Expect <.4 lb./HP-hr when both stratified charged and direct injected.
Compares to .65 lb./HP-hr for 2-strokes and ~ .4 lb/HP-hr for the best 4-stroke piston.
Proven multi-fuel performer
Demonstrated on gasoline, natural gas, alcohol and propane
Spark-ignited diesel, kerosene and jet fuel
Is anyone flying rotary engines now that you (or other people in this group) know of, especially ones from this company, (but the question is for any rotary engine users)?
Rotary Engines
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jaimesadasalinas
Re: Rotary Engines
This is not 1.5 Hp / Lb but rather more like 0.8 , and we still have to
check what they include or not (filters, liquids,radiators, mufflers, ,
starter, generators, etc)
Perhaps in larger scale they do achieve better ratios
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starter, generators, etc)
Perhaps in larger scale they do achieve better ratios
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