If I could ask someone who plans to attend Cranfield to pose a question via
proxy to Mr. Wilksch? I'd like to know what size alternator can be fitted to
this engine. I'm still hoping to go with an all electric panel so a beefy volts
pusher is needed.
Thanks in advance,
Steve "Starting to dream of kerosene" Genotte
Mark Wilksch wrote:
> Dear Europa builders and flyers,
>
> I have noticed a growing awareness of our CITEC diesel engine and thought
> you might like a bit of an update from Wilksch Airmotive.
>
> The new engine mount and cowling now exist and the first trial installation
> happens tomorrow on Bill Wynne's aircraft G-WWWG.
>
> A few comments on the installation which might be of interest:
>
> The prop will be in the FS as for the XS (FS = -5) but 2" higher. This will
> allow a slightly bigger 63" propeller while also increasing ground
> clearance. The engine is custom designed for the Europa to some extent,
> particularly with respect to the rear mounts and accessories. This allows
> it to tuck in between the foot wells at the back (being an in-line engine).
> Hence the main engine weight is further aft than on a Rotax or Subaru which
> helps avoid any forward C of G problem.
>
> There will be very little to do regarding cooling and oil systems as these
> are mostly integrated with the engine. The cowling shape is sleek and
> "turbine like" with improved forward vision at either side of the thrust
> line. The assistance and advice of both the factory and Graham Singleton
> has been valuable during the installation development. Please come and see
> the new cowling on G-WWWG on the Europa stand at Cranfield. We will be very
> interested to hear your opinions on the cowling and whether it is in keeping
> with the rather elegant and flowing lines of the Europa. It's still a
> development cowling so let's have your ideas and perhaps they will make it
> into the final mould?
>
> Please note that this e-mail address will die with the birth of our web site
> at http://www.wilksch.com later this month. We will endeavour to provide
> the information you require through the FAQ and other pages of the website
> (please don't be offended if we can't always answer queries on an individual
> basis).
>
> Very best regards to Europa builders and pilots alike and I look forward to
> meeting some of you at Cranfield.
>
> ..........MARK WILKSCH
>
> PS: I will be delivering a "Forum" at Cranfield at 3PM on the Friday.
> Looking forward to your questions.
>
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