Dillon Hopson | Rotary Dyke Delta firewall forward @dillonhopson4367 | Uploaded April 2021 | Updated October 2024, 39 minutes ago.
I had to cut the video short due to battery and weather but most or all of the important details are in. Feel free to ask questions, I hope anyone interested in alternative engines finds this useful. The rotary is not as fuel efficient but has a lot less moving parts and its operation is simple. The engines are proven to be reliable when cared for properly. I can also select primary, secondary, or both injectors from the cabin. The air temperature probe for the EFI is in the intake plenum right after where the ram air connects. The crank angle sensor is near the alternator and is gear driven and is similar to a distributor. Simple for EFI and electronic ignition. The engine is rated at 180HP at 6500 rpm but with the 600 pounds of thrust we are getting it's comparable to common 150-160HP direct drive aircraft engines but excellent torque. We still expect above average performance. The Delta weighs 2000 pounds fully loaded.
I had to cut the video short due to battery and weather but most or all of the important details are in. Feel free to ask questions, I hope anyone interested in alternative engines finds this useful. The rotary is not as fuel efficient but has a lot less moving parts and its operation is simple. The engines are proven to be reliable when cared for properly. I can also select primary, secondary, or both injectors from the cabin. The air temperature probe for the EFI is in the intake plenum right after where the ram air connects. The crank angle sensor is near the alternator and is gear driven and is similar to a distributor. Simple for EFI and electronic ignition. The engine is rated at 180HP at 6500 rpm but with the 600 pounds of thrust we are getting it's comparable to common 150-160HP direct drive aircraft engines but excellent torque. We still expect above average performance. The Delta weighs 2000 pounds fully loaded.
