In all the discussion of late, it is obvious that frustration exists. The properties of affordable and reliable for the most part do not exist in the same proportion at the same time. If it did, the engineers among us would design a simple addapter to utilize the strongest end of the cheapest engine and make suffient quantities to sell to those of us without resources to purchase that designed and tested guarenteed reliable engine. It just doesn't exist. The attempts at making the VW stronger, or using the other end of the engine is just too expensive. If I could afford between 5 and 10K for an engine, I would buy a runout certified engine and refresh it. I'm spending around 2.5K to put together a VW. Thats all I can afford. If you can afford a new cessna, RV or other, you have deep pockets as compared to mine. Why do the boat people risk crossing 90 miles in a craft with a 90% chance of failure? The answer is simple, it's worth the risk. Some risks we are willing to take, some we are not. A good example of what I am talking about is the design and plans for the AS wing, it is better and it is free. on the opposite end is the design and the plans for the wing fold, it is not free. Those with the expertise should design a rear drive using off the shelf parts and then put the plans on the net. If for no other reason, then to just help make things safer for those of us that are taking risks.
Orma
