Captain_John
Well Known Member
Clean sheet design like a high wing bushplane that is powered by this SMA/Thielert/Superior/Safran diesel engine thingy!
The engine would HAVE TO BE AT AN UNCERTIFIED PRICE because (lets all face it) it needs refinement. We would gladly be the BETA TESTERS!
Not to bash the 14 because yes, it is nice. I just don't think it is what we really need. It is the Frankenstein machine made from legacy components to make the ultimate "traditional" type of RV.
To make a "clean sheet" like the bush plane that I suggest would be a departure from tradion and a ground breaker for the industry.
New airframe for Van and the chance for Safran to work out the bugs.
What we would learn about the engine in our airframes in one year would be more than they could do in a decade!
Hmmmm, if common sense ruled the world... Nevermind, what was I thinking?
Forget I said anything.
. CJ
The engine would HAVE TO BE AT AN UNCERTIFIED PRICE because (lets all face it) it needs refinement. We would gladly be the BETA TESTERS!
Not to bash the 14 because yes, it is nice. I just don't think it is what we really need. It is the Frankenstein machine made from legacy components to make the ultimate "traditional" type of RV.
To make a "clean sheet" like the bush plane that I suggest would be a departure from tradion and a ground breaker for the industry.
New airframe for Van and the chance for Safran to work out the bugs.
What we would learn about the engine in our airframes in one year would be more than they could do in a decade!
Hmmmm, if common sense ruled the world... Nevermind, what was I thinking?
Forget I said anything.
. CJ