Dude your skills are off the charts, seriously your videos are great to watch but the make me feel completely incompetent! Not only have you tackled this build in record time, but you friggin scratch build parts, engines, etc. Unfortunately some of us can only dream. Keep up the great videos, and would love to see some flight footage.
I am not usually a fan of auto conversions in aircraft. I have seen some really bad examples but that said there have been a few that have worked. In this scenario the LS and supporting equipment is over 100lbs heavier. We are running electronic injection and ignition so the ls has very few advantages against a modernized Lycoming engine. I don’t doubt the LS engine itself, it is usually a supporting item that brings them down.
Did you loctite the oil squiters with medium strength loctite? You dont want squiters in the rotating assembly. Also does this engine have an enhansed oil pump? Does it have hardened valve seats for unleaded fuel? All these are good questiones to ask. Good luck, fast flights and soft landings.
@@The-virg so there’s no changing anything out? You can fill it with 91 at the house and then fill it with 100LL at an airport and not change anything? If so, you have the ultimate engine!
I'm really interested in the engine running on auto fuel and the mission work you will be doing. Is there an email I could use to contact you with some questions?
For what? The detonation margins on that engine should be fine. The guys running ADI are pushing 600-800hp out of turboed 540's where the heat from the turbo is a huge issue.
@@The-virg I've been looking at the model 5 for a while now. I've been told the instructions aren't the best, but hopefully the flying is great. I'm going out to Houston tomorrow to test fly the model 5. I think you also did that recently? I'm excited to see how it behaves in the air.
@@alimoradi1195 that airplane is a blast. It flys like a rocket with that big 580 in it. Your won’t stop smiling the whole time your in it. They handle well with no bad tendencies. It’s the dream machine for sure.
You can only turn a prop about 2700 rpm. Redrive would be required and most diesels do not like going from 0 - 15000 feet massive superchargers or turbos are needed.
gotta be the coolest BH out there. i will build one myself just like yours. your trump and office inserts had me crackin up
Can't wait to see her flying!
What engine do you have in your Bearhawk 5?
Dude your skills are off the charts, seriously your videos are great to watch but the make me feel completely incompetent! Not only have you tackled this build in record time, but you friggin scratch build parts, engines, etc. Unfortunately some of us can only dream. Keep up the great videos, and would love to see some flight footage.
Thanks a bunch 50% of the one I know what I’m doing all the time. Lol
@@The-virg haha Anchorman......classic!
man that is an awesome build! great work!
Thanks. I’m ready to fly it.
Excellent stuff bro
That thing is a beast!
I really want this exact airplane for here in Utah!
It’s yours for the low price of 500k. Let me know when you wanna pick it up. Lol
@@The-virg even if I sold my brand new RV-14 and 172 I couldn’t afford that :P
Have you thought about running an LS6 ? PSRUs have come a long way and the LS platform is proven. Even in aviation.
I am not usually a fan of auto conversions in aircraft. I have seen some really bad examples but that said there have been a few that have worked. In this scenario the LS and supporting equipment is over 100lbs heavier. We are running electronic injection and ignition so the ls has very few advantages against a modernized Lycoming engine. I don’t doubt the LS engine itself, it is usually a supporting item that brings them down.
Did you loctite the oil squiters with medium strength loctite? You dont want squiters in the rotating assembly. Also does this engine have an enhansed oil pump? Does it have hardened valve seats for unleaded fuel? All these are good questiones to ask. Good luck, fast flights and soft landings.
Yep all installed per Lycoming manual. No need for an enhanced oil pump. I may have to adjust the oil pressure but unlikely.
Just out of curiosity, what is your piston to cylinder wall clearance?
@CRASH ALEXANDER
Wow! that's really tight...
Especially with forged pistons!
MO POWAH BABY
Can this engine run on 100LL also or is it committed to 91?
It can run on both interchangeably
@@The-virg so there’s no changing anything out? You can fill it with 91 at the house and then fill it with 100LL at an airport and not change anything? If so, you have the ultimate engine!
I'm really interested in the engine running on auto fuel and the mission work you will be doing. Is there an email I could use to contact you with some questions?
Send me an email @ virgilflys@gmail.com
H2O anti detonation fluid big time recommend
For what? The detonation margins on that engine should be fine. The guys running ADI are pushing 600-800hp out of turboed 540's where the heat from the turbo is a huge issue.
Did you do this from a quick build kit?
Yes “quick” is relative. Took about 2000hrs with mods.
@@The-virg I've been looking at the model 5 for a while now. I've been told the instructions aren't the best, but hopefully the flying is great. I'm going out to Houston tomorrow to test fly the model 5. I think you also did that recently? I'm excited to see how it behaves in the air.
@@alimoradi1195 that airplane is a blast. It flys like a rocket with that big 580 in it. Your won’t stop smiling the whole time your in it. They handle well with no bad tendencies. It’s the dream machine for sure.
CG?
Is this an EFII system?
Yep I will have a video out this week on the full install. 👍🏼
Is there a video talking more about the EFII? I feel like I remember seeing one but can’t seem to find it now.
What prop do you have on there?
Constant speed catto
why not a modern ECU controled turbo diesel...strong and reliable, more eonomical and watercooled
You can only turn a prop about 2700 rpm. Redrive would be required and most diesels do not like going from 0 - 15000 feet massive superchargers or turbos are needed.
Yamaha apex 🎉