Q1_Aircraft: Engine weights

I have been searching for info on engine weights and if they use a
starter? I know that the Onan weight is about 80 pounds, but didnt say
if that is with a starter system? Im looking into engines the weight
about the same as the Onan with a little extra horse power. I know the
1/2 VW might be in that range and would like to know if there is any
better performance in rate of climb? I think that is what is lacking
with the Onan.
Wouldnt mind hearing about people that have flown with the Onan and
thoughts if the performance is acceptible? I have a 20 yera old Onan
that has only 5 hours on it, and it keeps telling me to build a Quikie
for it...

Thanks all, Ron...

80 pounds is the QBA factory configuration... no starter! I've never
heard of a Onan installation with a starter.

-john-

--- In This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 'Ron' <r56c1@...> wrote:
>
> I have been searching for info on engine weights and if they use a
> starter? I know that the Onan weight is about 80 pounds, but didnt
say
> if that is with a starter system? ...
>
> Thanks all, Ron...
>

Wow, you are correct. I just looked at the wiring diagram for the
onan and it has an alternator but no starter. My plan is to use a
hexadyne p60, it weighs about 98 pounds, with starter, oiltank,
accessories etc. That is why I didn't want to do a vw, I thought it
was getting heavy if you add the alternator etc. I had visions with
my leg over the wing, trying to spin the prop, not a good idea in my
book. I will let you all know how it goes with the engine. I hope to
see it in my workshop in '06.

Dave R.
Q1
N4YQ
Texas


--- In This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 'John Loram' <johnl@...> wrote:
>
> 80 pounds is the QBA factory configuration... no starter! I've
never
> heard of a Onan installation with a starter.
>
> -john-
>
> --- In This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 'Ron' <r56c1@> wrote:
> >
> > I have been searching for info on engine weights and if they use
a
> > starter? I know that the Onan weight is about 80 pounds, but
didnt
> say
> > if that is with a starter system? ...
> >
> > Thanks all, Ron...
> >
>

Hi John...
I have a starter on my onan powered generator in my 5th wheel. I dont know if
the Q1 used a starter or not.
If anybody has the dimensions of the Q1 fire wall, I would appriciate it?
Im sure that my Onan is 18 H.P. and would like ti know what was done to get 22
H.P. I thought it was just shaving the head to get the extra H.P.
Thanks again for all the help.
Ron...


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