Mike Gaskins wrote:
Looks like a very interesting engine for certain planes. I had looked
a bit into building a Rans S-9 and was put off by the (perceived)
requirement of using a 2-stroke engine. Something like this would seem
like the perfect engine for that platform.

I have two Geo Metros I bought unrunning for nothing
($200,$82.46-don't ask) and I keep them as fishing cars. I've given a
lot of thought to building a dune buggy type vehicle with two of their
powertrains-one in front, one in back.

A geared one that could turn a prop for a 75/85 Continental as fast as
the Continental would be great for a Cub-like airplane, if you could
muffle and cool it without great expense and weight. A Cub-like
airplane with a simplified fuselage structure and fiberglass spring
gear, and Reed Clip Wing Cub span wings and full span ailerons....there
you would have an airplane.