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| The Glass Goose was designed around the Lycoming O-320,
160hp engine and many are flying in that configuration. It is a proven
configuration and works quite well. There are some builders that are working
with auto conversions. While using an auto conversion is in the "spirit"
of homebuilding, Quikkit cannot endorse any of these at this time.
A number of new aircraft engines (both for experimental and certified) are coming on the market that look promising. One new engine that Quikkit is interested in and is showing good possibilities,
is the Jabiru 5100.
The new 5100cc engine is 180hp. It is a new 8 cylinder horizontally opposed
engine machined in Australia. Because of the eight cylinders you get a
very smooth, lower vibration, running engine. Quikkit is currently looking
at this engine to possibly develop a firewall back solution.
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There are also the new "Lycoming style" engines from Superior Air Parts. They currently have in development the XP-320 (not yet available), which would be a suitable replacement for the Lycoming O-320. In addition, there are the O-360, 180hp series engines which are virtually identical in size and weight. According to Superior, the only real difference is in the way the crankshaft and connecting rods are machined and the length of the cylinder barrel. Because of this, the O-360 is approximately one-inch wider than the 0-320. Superior is currently producing the XP-360 and The Vantage Engine, both 180hp, for the experimental market which can come in kit form. |
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Something that the Glass Goose builder must keep in mind is that the engine must be suitable for pusher configuration. This presents challenges both for cooling and CG. |
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