I'm thinking about something like a 13B -RSW for a canard airplane.

Requirements are longevity, power, quietness.

I am of the current opinion that a rotary would be ideal for an aircraft as it runs a long time at high power setting and does not change speed frequently like a car. Is this good assumption?

I am open to suggestions. Since I am visiting in ST Pete 'till the end of Jan, is there anyone I could visit near here to see equipment and discuss possibilities?
For me seeing equipment is better than just talking.

Thanks. George Weller
gweller@ctq2.org

 

Welcome. Try rotary aviation they have plenty of info & parts u will need

 

Hello,
you may have seen my thread on a very similar topic. I agree with what you say, and i am also working on building an aircraft, but mine will be a little bit more complicated. I am working on building a 5 place twin (similar to the Diamond DA-42). message me and we can discuss this...

Christian L.

 

I'm still getting info. The problem I seem to have seen is the sealing in the combustion chambers, top and sides and their longevity. What points have you seen?
I bought an Aerocanard project that I/we are slowly working on here in Stanstead, QC, Canada.
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Not sure if there are still any aircraft builders on this forum, but in case there are will input an updated reply; since I'm building an RV-9A with an 86 13B that flew for 110 hrs. in a Glastar. I bought the engine off the builder in 2006, and it's been sitting on my a/c since 2007. I've now retired and am tearing the engine down and replacing all seals and o-rings and will measure (and record) all internal clearances for future reference, and to know I've got a tight engine to fly behind!