Radial engine powered Patrol

[Mark Goldberg]

I just learned that a Patrol QB kit builder is intending to hang a new production Warner radial engine on his Patrol. When asked about the weight of this 185 HP engine - Ron said that the engine is supposed to weigh 306 lbs. He is the guinea pig for the first engine installation on this radial. I will post pics and info when I get it. Mark

[Chris In Milwaukee]

Can’t wait to see it!

[Mark Goldberg]

Maybe in this same thread I should have mentioned the Aussies in Perth that are installing a Mazda rotary engine on their Patrol QB kit. I will send some pics on that unusual installation also. Mark

[Bdflies]

That's very exciting! Mark, I know you're not the builder of this aircraft, but please ask the builder to keep us informed about the unusual issues encountered.

Bill

[whee]

Radial Engine powered Bearhawk

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_fid=73636&share_tid=32729&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbearhawkforums%2Ecom%2Fmobiquo%2Fredirect%2Ephp%3Ftid%3D32729&share_type=t

[JimParker256]

Whee, that link doesn’t work without TapaTalk. Can you re-post as a generic URL?

[Chris In Milwaukee]

https://bearhawkforums.com/forum/bearhawk-general-discussion-news/32729-radial-engine-powered-bearhawk

[Glenn Patterson]

The radial engines have a great sound. I got to fly an hour and a half in the front of a Beech 18. I had a grin ear to ear all the way. The Warner engines look nice. Realistically if a person bought a new Lycoming or Continental of that HP the cost may not be that far apart. Definitely a fun set up.

[JimParker256]

Does anyone know if that Warner radial is actually a "product" that is available to purchase/ship today – or is it still a "project" that may or may not come to production? Reading their web site left me with the impression that it was still a "project" that could be 90% complete (with 90% left to go)... I've been watching a LOT of airplane engine projects for a number of years, and the vast majority of those are still in the "project" stage, despite hundreds of thousands (in some cases, millions) of dollars invested.

[fairchild]

Yes---- THAT will be a good question----- and another one is what actual HP it produces. i think they were claiming 285---- I would guess the "old" 185 was was about 170 hp.
At 300 lbs it would need to be at least 220 hp to be competitive I would think---- Then there is the price ------ who really knows how high that will end up going.......
They might sell a lot if its not redunkyalious...... the old warners had a very good reputation....