BMW Motorcycle engines

[SWeidemann]

I am looking for info from anyone who is using a BMW motorcycle engine in a Kitfox. This brand of engine has legendary reliability and I know there are users in Europe, so I'm looking to get in touch with a domestic user. Thanks much

[Cosmofly]

In South Africa, there is a popular, and almost exact copy of the various Kitfox models, flying and being sold as kits. Someone here experimented with the BMW engine, with huge success. I shall try and find you a link to the site (very similar to this one, including a builders forum) and try and post it over the weekend.

Regards

[SWeidemann]

Cosmofly,

Thanks much. I'm looking forward to what others have done with the BMW.

Skot

[hannakt]

In South Africa, there is a popular, and almost exact copy of the various Kitfox models, flying and being sold as kits. Someone here experimented with the BMW engine, with huge success. I shall try and find you a link to the site (very similar to this one, including a builders forum) and try and post it over the weekend.

Regards

Ross Aero of Tucson AZ did an avid with a two cylinder BMW back in the mid 90's.
I almost tried one on my KF-III. decided on a Sub instead, which isn't flying either.. ahhh life...

I am not sure if Ross Aero is still around or not. Did not hear much after Fred Ross died. His son still ran the shop.

KTH

[beeryboats]

I've had a couple BMW motorcycles, still have one, and they have a few issues that are ok to deal with on the road. I wouldn't want one on an airplane. I'll take my dual ignition Rotax any day over a BMW boxer engine.