Carbon Fiber LS1 in a kitplane

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Andrew

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yum yum yum!
 
I'm in college for my A & P certification, so we've weighed a couple planes, and well, most general aviation planes don't weigh over 1300lbs. (even metal body cessena 152 is in the 1100lbs range.
Most kit planes are made of a composite fiberglass resin, and are extremely light.

It's just the fact that not all Gen. Av. planes are pushin 3, 4, even 500 hp! lol...

My dad actually was putting a Lancair kit plane together, and contemplated an LS1 for a powerplant. They're great on fuel, compared to other turbo-props and big bore piston engines, but the only draw back is that they are liquid cooled... otherwise, it's a pretty sweet setup for sure. I'm sure that is one siiiiiiiiiick plane!!!! (if it's even air-worthy.)
 
what "phase" are you in? i have my A and i'm taking my powerplant test on march 11th.. 2 more classes and i'm done, cant wait.
 
I'm done with 2 of the 4 Generals, and I'll be starting powerplant this semester.
I'm a newbie...
 
well...when you guys get the lics...hit me up.
 
yup...A&P mech at Sikorsky Aircraft....

this year I hope to pass 100Ks... :p
 
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