Chris: A Q1, or Q2, or any other plane for that matter, doesn't know a dam bit what engine is in it, the pilot does. It's how that pilot operates, and maintains, that engine, that affects the aircraft

Larry: Out of 750+ Ultralight/Kitplane manufactures, per Kitplane Magazine in the last 30+ years, very few of them have used anything but a 2 stroke. But all them 750+ manufactures could be wrong. Tha

Mark: That's good Lawyer talk, "The Rotax 582 operator's manual stated: ' Danger!". Your right, "I think the question to ask is -- why, and under what circumstances", I would add, in what Type of Airc

Well, you sure been over reving your mouth, maybe you'll have a seizure to, if you don't drink some oil or something. If you can talk four stroke engines here for Q's, we can sure can talk 2 strokes f

Good Story Chris. Glad everything turned out ok for you. Stories like this, is what saves other peoples lives. Rich Gillen ========================================================================== 3c

Allan: Every Rotax manual I have seen says 6500rpm for the 447, 503, 582 at their specified HP rating, and 6800rpm for the 618, for 1min 30sec only. In a sled, the same stock engine is run to 7950rpm.

Mark: Has any engine, other than a turbine, ever really been successful in the kit helicopters, or commercial made market? With probably, very few Mini 500s even flying, let alone ones with a 2 stroke

Phil: Not every one here use's a 0-200 in a Q1/Q2. Were talking about stock, 2 stroke engine seizures, a Safety issue, not about High Performance Racing engines. So I guess, everyone flying a non stan

No Pat, I didn't miss the point. Fast in level flight, is fast. We weren't taking about Rapid Decents. As long as you stay with in the recommended RPM range, you should be OK. One plane with say a Rot

Allan: So your 2 stroke engine knows how fast(MPH) it's going? Wish mine did, I wouldn't need a Speedo. If you stay within the acceptable RPMs, recommended by Rotax, you should be OK. Some people tend

Allen: 2 Strokes don't know if their going up, or down, right or left. You can hang them up, or down on a plane. Seizures are caused by many different situations, Heat (lack of proper cooling), lack o

Bob: Have you looked into using a stock Rotax 670(_90hp@6400rpm_ (mailto:90hp@6400rpm) ) Sled motor converted for airplane use? Only weighs about 5-6lbs more than a 582UL. They do make a Big Bore kit

New web site you maybe interested in Home Built Directory. _http://www.homebuiltdirectory.com/index.php_ (http://www.homebuiltdirectory.com/index.php) Rich Gillen Ames, IA

John: Thanks, it would be nice if someone could document what's in a kit. I have never seen any of them, just a few completed planes. Rich Gillen Ames, IA =============================================

Hello: Does anyone have any photo's of the Quickie(Q1) metal parts not included in the Q1 plans? I know there is plans for sale. I would just like to see some photo's. Does anyone have any photo's of

Hello: Just started a new group the other day for those that want low cost alternative engines for their airplane. _http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SLED_ENGINES/_ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SLED_ENG

Hello: Just curious! You can leave out the Merlin in the Q1/Q2. :) What is the avg. speed in the Q1 with the 22hp Onan? =======> Post Answers What is the avg. speed in the Q1 with the 337UL 30hp Rotax

Hello: What is the status of the NEW Q2/Q200 kits I heard about many months ago? Any date yet on when they will be made available? Do they have a web site yet? Any idea on there cost yet? Rich Gillen

Hello Bounds: None of Rotax's 2 cycle engines, and most of their 4 strokes, are not certified for airplane use. If you don't understand any engines limitations, whether it's a 503UL or a 500 sled moto

Reggie: The Super Quickie(Q1) conversion was I think a 503UL(50hp) air cooled engine. Even a 447UL(40hp) was a great improvement, since it came only with a 22hp Onan generator engine originally. There