Re: [COUPERS-FLYIN] Unworthy coupes

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 08:39:14 -0800 

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Wayne , You may be right I have never flown or owned one. However. Wynn Williams in FL has done lots of work with them and has them set up for aviation and seems to be doing just fine. I know of at least three people flying with them and they all swear by them. He is suppose to be the Covair Guru in the aviation community.
 
With your background, why don't you get in touch with him at: www.flycorvair.com
Lets us know what you think.
Lee
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Lee,
 
You didn't really mean to use the words "Corvair" and "good engines" in the same paragraph did you? <g>
 
Corvairs used to be my hobby.  I owned three cars and about 4 engines over a period of about 15 years.  Based on my experience with them, I'd never fly behind one.  They aren't even reliable in cars, let alone aircraft.  The cylinder heads on those engines are not very well designed in my opinion.  They have a long history of valve seats coming out of the heads, leaking cylinder head gaskets, and impossible to seal exhaust ports.  Maybe the conversion folks have addressed all of these issues, but I still wouldn't bet my life on one. 
 
Don't get me wrong, I still like Corvairs, but to me they are a hobby, ...  not transportation.
 
Best Regards,
 
Wayne
 
  
 
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Curtis, I have looked at the Sonex. It isn't a bad little aircraft. I think if you are not going to get a Coupe this would be a good option.
 
Also, you could install either the 0-200; Rotax 912; the Corvair; or even the Subaru.
 
All good engines and certainly something you wouldn't be able to do with the coupe.
 
Good  Luck
Lee
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Hi Lee
You sound like you have done some research on the replacement for the
Coupe so would be interested if you have looked at the Sonex. And if so
what you think of it. I too am in the process of looking for a replacement
for my Coupes. For what research I have done it looks like the sonex
would be a good replacement and in the $30K to $45K and 400-700 build
time with the kit. If I build it I would be able to do the Annuals which would
allow more of the funds to go into the upkeep of the airplane. My last annual
on my alon was $1000 parts was a nav light bulb. I removed and replaced
all of the parts that had to be removed for the inspection. It is tough to find
an IA Knowledgeable on ercoupes where I live.
 
I am looking for something that will fit in the Sport Pilot Class. I presently
have my 3rd class so now would be the time to make the switch.
 
I would be interested in your thoughts.
Curtis
 
 
In a message dated 12/20/2005 8:23:30 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Bob, I was up in Mexico, MO a couple weeks ago and flew and priced the 601
XL, Had the 100 HP engine , flew very well. Cruised about 135 MPH, was very
comfortable. Very simular to the Coupe.

Cost for the flyout completed aircraft out of GA (where they are building
them is about 60-62K) I was looking at the kit, about 500-700 build time
with the Rotax 912S about 45K. (All Metal)

If I can't find a reasonable Coupe, then I am going to get me something new.
Cost will only be a few dollars more. And for those talking about  the
special Coupe project, not much more time if any.

Lee
 
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