Posted Saturday, February 7, 2015 @ 05:58 PM
I was introduced to Fournier aircraft after reading an article in an issue of Volksworld magazine where they showcased an RF4D belonging to Matthew Hill of the wonderful Redhawks Duo. His teammate Bob Grimstead is a member here if I'm not mistaken.
It mentioned that Matthew surprised employees at VW Heritage when he showed up to buy an engine for an airplane. I have never seen a Fournier, never mind the engine up close so I have a few questions. Please excuse my cluelessness.
What exactly must one do to convert an automotive VW type 1 engine to work in a Fournier? Is there major machining or modification involved?
If someone were to crack the engine case or throw a rod in a Fournier engine can they just pull all the accessories off (Magneto/headers/prop ect) and bolt them onto a new automotive VW engine and get back in the air?
[Edit by hugh.connolly on Saturday, February 7, 2015 @ 06:05 PM]