I like the sound of the 1/2 WW engine and this tiny plane is so funny ! It looks like a RC big model with a gigantic pilot inside . However she flies perfectly, good job !
I was going to ask "what is a half vw... do you cut a vw engine in half?" Ha ha! So I googled it... good lord, will ingenuity never cease? Beautiful plane, by the way.
can you retrofit a starter in the N3 Pup, so you don't have to hand spin the prop? Seems it would be safer. Thanks for posting the video. Love how you can just go across the grass to get on the take off run way! Saves gas.
The N3 pup was designed to be FAR part 103 legal with a Rotax. Not sure if he was able to keep the weight under 254 lbs with that half VW or not, but yes it can be legally flown with no certification if the weight meets part 103.
bcberryfarm No, im going to put carb heat on it soon. Im looking at this one. www.chiefaircraft.com/la-chb2.html the cylinder head will need a heat shield on it hooked to a scat tube, coing to the carb heat box.
previous owner of mine tried a similar set up, said it didn't make enough heat to do anything. (cassler 1/2 vw, zenith carb) I've been looking into electronic set ups but haven't made any decisions yet. Trying to see what other options there are out there.
never had it ice up, but havent flown it in icing conditions. only got it a few mos. ago. and I only have 6-8hrs. on it so far. still im gonna put carb heat on it.
I am built like owner and believe me there isn’t enough space between prop, wing and landing gear. I see an accident in the making. Prop it from the front or get someone else to prop. Don’t prop from behind prop. Please.
