I've just returned from being at William Wynnes place down in Edgewater
Florida and wanted to let out a little secret. For those KR builders who are
contemplating a corvair engine (which I highly encourage due to my 85 hours
and
counting... cant be happier) you will be pleased to know that there is a
cowling in the works that allows the use of the front starter kit that W.W.
has
developed and will still stay streamline. Before doing all the
modifications for a rear starter..like I have... you may want to see how the
new cowling
and spinner look on the KR. I think it would be a big time saver and allows
the corvair engine to be used with the stock cooler and filter. Some have
made comments about the starter being in the front messing with the weight and
balance but I can tell you that those issues can be easily dealt with and
are not a big deal. This cowling will allow the use of the stock prop hub
that
W.W. sells without having to install a prop extension and running the risk
of more stresses on the crank. Simple and safe is the way to go and put lots
of hours FLYING!!! instead of worrying. I am thinking of trying one once
they become available, but for now I am flying. I have tremendous respect
for
William Wynne and the work and labor he has put into the development of a
safe and reliable engine. While there we got an engine going for a couple
guys
from St. Loius IL that are building a 601... They were thrilled to hear that
engine purr.... what a sound and big inspiration to get their plane
airborne...William spend many hours helping them build their engine. You wont
find
that kind of help or encouragement from any other engine provider. I truly
believe that his help and well made products are a great benefit to the KR
builders who chose the corvair engine and to aviation in general. I have
flown
behind the Revemaster 2180 turbo on my first KR2 and though a good engine and
reliable, I can easily say that I feel much more confident behind the
corvair.
I hope to encourage all you builders to keep at it. Help each other
where you can and if I can help by stopping by... I plan to do some friendly
flying in to builders to check their progress and show them the corvair
installation if so interested...let me know. Well, out to the shop to finish
a 172
wing repair - and clean up stuff...... Bill Clapp N41768 - (85.2 hours)
