[Vwdiesel] In LOVE

[Val Christian]

For the uninitiated, the Velocity RG is a very nice 4 place
experimental aircraft.  It's a fast machine, with retractable
gear, and handles nicely (first hand experience).  140 knots
is about 165 MPH.  I have not seen the DeltaHawk engine, but
the combination makes me weak in the knees.  Wow!

Val


FIRST FLIGHT: DIESEL GA AIRCRAFT ENGINE "PERFORMED FLAWLESSLY"
DeltaHawk, a private company in Racine, Wis., last Saturday
successfully completed its first flight of a manned aircraft
powered by its turbo-diesel 90-degree V-4 general-aviation
aircraft engine. The engine has been in development for seven
years and is the only U.S.-designed and -developed reciprocating
engine capable of burning jet fuel that is known to be flying --
according to DeltaHawk's Web site. The 300-pound, 160-hp
powerplant, burning jet fuel, was mounted in a Velocity RG
that achieved a top speed of 140 knots. The manufacturer says
the engine can burn a range of fuels available throughout the
world, while providing better fuel economy than traditional
avgas engines.
http://www.avweb.com/newswire/9_19b/complete/184939-1.html#3b