Hi Erkki, yes there is talk of a twin rotor. Infact i know it has been made! Other then that i have no other details :evil: With the twin rotor i can see the TBO being very good. The engine would be running de-rated in all the applictions 447 -618. As with everything like this its all down to manufa...

Hi guys,

We are excited about the 3W engine too!

3W are fully aware of the engines intended use!
I am currently working on the development of this engine for manned flight.

I will try to keep you guys upto date with the progress

Regards Rob

Hi Gorden,

The Max takeoff weight was changed as you say due to the more powerful engine.

The airframe itself is good for upto 300kg with the right engine and other small changes. A larger engine and other changes will of course put it outside the 120kg empty weight limit for Germany.

Regards Rob

Hi everyone, Just an update on the issue with the oratex covering around the fuel tank. The wrinkling of the covering was caused by movement in the root rib of the wing. In production aircraft the fuel tank is slightly wider so acting as extra reinforcement to the root rib. So we are still 100% happ...

Hi Erkki,

Fuel is premix 50:1

Regards Rob

Thats ok Oliver its good to have just an interest. In the future there will be a twin rotor wankel which i hope will be aimed at the rotax 503 /582/618 replacement :shock: :lol: (upto 80hp depending on configuration) Wankel Mounting Arrangement http://www.escapadeaircraft.com/images/wankel_mount.gif...

Yes the engine / reduction drive can be used in pusher and tractor configuration. We will be selling the engine + reduction drive as a package for other aircraft. Including a custom radiator to fit your installation. We also have the facilities to fabricate an engine mounting frame to your design. F...

Hi, With regard to the oratex. i have not yet investigated any more to the cause or solution. As this has only showed up recently. Im sure reshrinking will solve the problem. I will take a picture and let you guys see whats actually happening. http://www.escapadeaircraft.com/images/tankcovering.jpg ...

Hi Erkki, OK Wankel Aero 40. Single rotor water cooled. Electric start. Installed weight 25kg. 2.5:1 reduction ratio belt drive. Fuel burn 11L per hour. Fully mapped electronic ignition. Rev limiter 8000rpm On board generator. Thanks for your kind words. The kid is a nice fun aircraft. It was origin...

Hi Stephan, Well only having used the covering in England :lol: i cannot say to much about HOT and HUMID. My experience is that the covering does not slacken in the sun. Certainly we have damp conditions and that does not affect the covering. The covering is also UV protected. The only issue we had ...

Hi, Thankyou for the nice comments on the aircraft. We have been flying the Kid with oratex for about 1 year. I think the weight saved is about 5kg using oratex. The covering is easy to use and very quick. Also easy to repair. If you have built and covered a model aircraft then you will have no prob...

Hello and sorry for my posting in english

The Escapade Kid will be at AERO 2010 in Friedrichshafen you can see us there on the Oratex Stand.

Specs:

Empty weight: Max 120kg.
Fitted with BRS.
32HP twin Boxer engine.
Oratex covering.

I hope to see you there.

Regards Rob