MW Fly - new Italian Engine

[rosslr]

I searched the engine forum for any links to this new range of engines after seeing discussions on the Rans site. I have no idea about them apart from thinking that it is our collective interests to look at any interesting alternatives.

Here are a couple of links to get started:

http://www.mwfly.it/index_file/homemwfy.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2ebpV6At-c

cheers
Ross
Building SS7
Oz

[Gravity_Knight]

Good power for the weight.... interesting!

[jrevens]

I saw them at Oshkosh... a nice looking engine. It has some relatively unique features. They were looking for a possible distributor in the U.S. and they are available in Canada now, if I remember correctly. I think the Canadian dealer was the father-in-law of the designer. It's still a relatively new engine with few if any examples in this country. It is being manufactured/assembled by a very large/well-known company (which is so well known that I can't remember the name of it now). They were saying it was selected by the current makers of the Bush-caddy? Geez... I can't remember anything anymore. I guess I'll give up. Anyway, the website you posted the link to gives that info.

Dumb, but happy...

[rosslr]

i emailed for prices. Prices in euro's. competitive. innovative. chic. But who will do the trialling???? LIke their TBO's 1800hr-2200hr! Confident!
cheers
ross

ENGINES
B22D engine 95HP @ 3300 RPM direct drive C111 15.500,00
B22L i 115HP @ 3950 RPM C113 17 500 00
B22H engine 130HP @ 4300 RPM direct drieve for helicopter C143 17.500,00
B22R engine 130HP @ 4550 RPM C092 19.500,00
B22R engine 130HP @ 4550 RPM + GOVERNOR C178 21.500,00
B25R engine 150HP @ 4550 RPM C123 22.500,00
B25R engine 150HP @ 4550 RPM + GOVERNOR C179 24.500,00
B25H engine 150HP @ 4300 RPM direct drive for helicopter C181 20.500,00

[SkyPirate]

Today thats 17,500 euro=23731.75 US Dollar

[SkyPirate]

Today thats 17,500 euro=23731.75 US Dollar

15500 =
21019.55 US Dollar

[Danzer1]

The thing is though - they all weigh the same, so if I were to put that weight in, I'd go for as much HP at that same weight. SO instead of 115, you'd have 150HP - problem is that now costs $33,234 - OUCH and you're still a test pilot.

[SkyPirate]

Yes, i dont remember anything said about certified, i might have missed it

[Danzer1]

There are only a few examples flying. I put this one on the back burner for the following reasons:

1) Not enough history.
2) "Composite" crankshaft - cold pressed - not sure of materials, some pages and articles say carbon steel, some allude otherwise.
3) Gear reduction - not clear - some places say helical gear, some say electro/hydraulic.
4) Not thrilled about fuel burn.
5) Not sure about max. sustained rpm.
6) Price (out of whack Euro exchange rate).