I'm planning on picking up my new project next weekend and would kind
of like to have it flying about the same time that my brother gets his Tri-Q
in the air. I have not yet decided on the "proper" power plant but I have
run across a 22 Hp V2 that, weighs a bit less than the Onan (minus radiator;
and fluid), has a nice flat torque curve that peaks in the right spot for
direct drive, is affordable, - but is only 22 Hp.
I will normally fly at high density altitudes and at high gross and
know that even the high horsepower versions of the Onan were not really up to
the job. What I would like is some feed back (or even speculation with logic
attached) from some current or former Q-1 pilots on just how much Hp is
"enough".
Will also entertain alternate powerplant recommendations - excluding 2
stroke. There is nothing wrong with a 2 stroke in a Q-1, but it's just not
for me.

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Think outside the box......Fly in the envelope

Leon McAtee
Q-2/turbo VW Rabbit GTI/G-60
Q-1//3 Cyl Diahatsu Diesel?????????????????????????????