Are Rotec engines any good?
Rotec is obviously not an reliable engine. Seem to be poor craftmanship when you read statements and ask around what people have to say. The Verner engine is perhaps a better option, now when they also have a 9 cylinder variant.
Where are Rotec engines made?
Australia
The Rotec R2800 is a seven-cylinder 110 hp radial engine built by Rotec Aerosport Pty Ltd in Australia.
Are radial engines still made?
There are some radial engines around today, but they are not that common. Most propeller-driven planes today use more traditional engine configurations (like a flat four-cylinder) or modern gas turbine engines.
Why did we stop using radial engines?
By the end of the war the rotary engine had reached the limits of the design, particularly in regard to the amount of fuel and air that could be drawn into the cylinders through the hollow crankshaft, while advances in both metallurgy and cylinder cooling finally allowed stationary radial engines to supersede rotary …
Why did they stop using radial engines?
Can I use aircraft oil in my car?
It is possible to use an aircraft oil in an automotive gasoline engine, Aeroshell AD65 for example is an oil that could be used. This is a SAE 30w ashless dispersant oil to which you may have to, depending on camshaft type, add an extreme pressure additive. Zinc is the EP additive in most auto oils.
Do air cooled engines burn more oil?
For a variety of reasons, oil/air cooled engines tend to consume more oil than water cooled engines, from the wider temperature range the engines experience, to the oil doing double duty.
Is the Rotec R2800 reliable?
Rotec is obviously not an reliable engine. Seem to be poor craftmanship when you read statements and ask around what people have to say. The Verner engine is perhaps a better option, now when they also have a 9 cylinder variant. I fly behind a Rotec R-2800.
Are there any problems with Rotec engines?
I have done some reading and there seem to be a number of problems with Rotec engines. Whether it is, in some cases, the owners fault or if it is construction flaws is up to debate in each individual case it seems. Buyer arguing very often with manufacturer about problems.
Is the Rotec HB-HOT reliable?
The beautiful Ju-52 (HB-HOT) crashed yesterday in the Swiss Alps, all 20 people onboard killed. My thoughts and prays goes to the familys of those who died in this tragic accident. Rotec is obviously not an reliable engine. Seem to be poor craftmanship when you read statements and ask around what people have to say.
Is the Rotec Ju-52 a reliable engine?
The beautiful Ju-52 (HB-HOT) crashed yesterday in the Swiss Alps, all 20 people onboard killed. My thoughts and prays goes to the familys of those who died in this tragic accident. Rotec is obviously not an reliable engine.