460 V8 powered Taylorcraft

[M Jones]

1974 Taylorcraft with a 460ci Ford V8 available at this link!

[S2D]

Re: 460 V8 powered Taylorcraft

that's funny. I was all set to say Bill Berle really isn't gonna like this one. But maybe there is a high horsepower TC he'll like.

[Robert Lees]

Re: 460 V8 powered Taylorcraft

That's nothing...

I have a R26-242X-powered project, that might be available for a Taylorcraft.

For those not in the know, the R26-242X is a 26,000 lb thrust rocket motor (of my own design) that I am hoping to use to put small objects into orbit. It has a 242 second [about 4 minute] burn time.

The fuel is a mixture of hydrogen and methyl-orthophosphate, with some secret ingredients, comprising mostly of pepper & curry powder, with a bit of black powder thrown in. The oxidant is a custom mix of oxygen with inhibitors and accelerants, solidified at super-cooled temperatures (my freezer's never worked so hard).

So far, I've lost my house, my eyebrows and my dog. But I thought it may make a good motor for a Taylorcraft pilot wishing to go short distances very quickly.

I'm looking for some serious investors to help me out financially (I think I've licked the technical issues).

Please send your bank details to 10-11235899456-02.

Rob

p.s. Can anyone tell me how to make good my ruined ceilings?

[M Jones]

Re: 460 V8 powered Taylorcraft

Rob,

Be careful out there! I hope to see you again in July...

[Larry Lyons]

Re: 460 V8 powered Taylorcraft

For those not in the know, the R26-242X is a 26,000 lb thrust rocket motor (of my own design) that I am hoping to use to put small objects into orbit. It has a 242 second [about 4 minute] burn time.

True rocket power = 2 Brazillion dollars

26,000lbs. thrust in a 800lb. vehicle, means straight up at 30 Gs

In a 1940'S Taylorcraft:

PRICELESS

You go Rob!

[Forrest Barber]

Re: 460 V8 powered Taylorcraft

All of this thread is priceless...... You got me on the Boat!

[VictorBravo]

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that's funny. I was all set to say Bill Berle really isn't gonna like this one. But maybe there is a high horsepower TC he'll like.

Oh heck I like anything having to do with the Taylorcraft. I'm an addict.

One of the "off the wall" powerplants I'd like to experiment with on a Taylorcraft is the Italian Simonini 2 stroke engine, the "Victor 2 Plus" which you can find on www.simonini-flying.com

They have apparently resolved some of the big 2-stroke issues, and have achieved some amount of reliability. The 102HP engine weighs 100 or so pounds with accessories, radiator and water, and is geared to be able to swing a fairly high-thrust propeller. Runs on car gas or biodiesel or whatever. If you believe their brochure the thing burns about the same or less fuel as a 4 stroke, which is a lot better than the Rotax 2 strokes.

Imagine 100HP swinging a big prop on a T-craft that's 100 lbs lighter, running car gas!. Yeah, you'd need a longer engine mount and a new cowling... it would look like the T-craft equivalent of the PT-6 powered Pilatus Porter!

With VG's and a tall landing gear, you'd have astounding performance. Right up until the FAA asks to see the type certificate, that is...!

[gfortin]

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Does she come with the Simoni engine? Where is my wallet? Very Interesting!

[flyguy]

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I want a turbocharged something-or-another powerplant for my 12D that will take me to 35,000 feet.
Don't know what good it would be, but it would be cool.
DC

[flyguy]

Re: 460 V8 powered Taylorcraft

Bill: Motore, que motore? Mi piaci la ragazza.
Dario

[Robert Lees]

Re: 460 V8 powered Taylorcraft

26,000lbs. thrust in a 800lb. vehicle, means straight up at 30 Gs

In a 1940'S Taylorcraft:

Hello from Australia. It was a quick journey, and my head hurts. I think I had the rocket on the wrong way round.

Looking for a cheap way home, please. Anyone got any Taylorcraft wings for sale? Mine got slightly scorched, and the wingtips seem to have been slightly eroded away...