twistair
Living in the Skies
- Joined
- Nov 24, 2003
- Messages
- 1,161
- Location
- Kronshtadt, Russia
- Aircraft
- none own :( currently flying Calidus mostly
- Total Flight Time
- Don't know exactly, ca. 3000 hours
I was recently asked by local homebuilder who wants to install a R582 in his ultralight helicopter design. The question is if there are any troubles expected/guaranteed if he installs this engine (without gearbox) with crankshaft vertical? Surfing the Net gave nothing to the moment. The only thing I found is a Lonestar helicopter designed by late Ken Rehler many years ago. It has R582 installed that way (crankshaft vertical) though later videos show this helo powered by another engine.
I'll be glad if somebody can add some knowledge about mounting R582 vertically. Local Rotax dealer (they have really excellent engineer) couldn't tell anything besides the suspicion that front (upper for this case) crankshaft bearing can get not enough lubrication in such setup.
Any comments are greatly appreciated.
And well, if we speak R582 - couple more questions about it:
- is there any experience in turbocharging this engine?
- are there any means for altitude compensation for these engines?
Thanks in advance,
Alex
I'll be glad if somebody can add some knowledge about mounting R582 vertically. Local Rotax dealer (they have really excellent engineer) couldn't tell anything besides the suspicion that front (upper for this case) crankshaft bearing can get not enough lubrication in such setup.
Any comments are greatly appreciated.
And well, if we speak R582 - couple more questions about it:
- is there any experience in turbocharging this engine?
- are there any means for altitude compensation for these engines?
Thanks in advance,
Alex