billy's plans built sonex 1735

[Rofomoto]

Found a nice piece of stainless at scrap yard for 18 dollars. Firewall cut drilled and bent. Fits great.

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.032 came in!! Floor cut and drilled. Firewall in place.

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So last night I listened to two pod casts, airovee build and the corvair choice. Which left me thinking both are good. I have a airovee mount I bought from a third or fourth defunct builder along with a cowling and some channel but now considering if I should rethink it. If I would go the corvair way I would need the mount for 1200.00 if I can’t find plans for it which would impact my budget. I definitely could make it but I can’t find the drawing anywhere. The airovee sounds good if built with diligence which I think I could do but the reported two up rate of climb bothers me a little so I’m in the air ( no pund intended) about my choice. One more thing is I have know idea how old the mount I have is and read somewhere on here that early ones cracked. Thanx billy

[samiam]

Billy,

First off, you are crushing this build. Keep up the good work. I like following your lightening fast progress.

Secondly, as a Corvair builder/supporter, I actually think that the Aerovee might be a better fit for you. I think you would be in at least $10k more for a good Corvair build vs. Aerovee, especially if you already have the mount and cowling. You could probably get a great deal on a used Aerovee from a builder who is upgrading, and rebuild it yourself with very little invested.

I love Corvairs, but they cannot really compete with the Aerovee on cost anymore. The upgrades over the years have improved weaknesses in the engine, but have come at a higher cost.

[WesRagle]

Billy,

First off, you are crushing this build. Keep up the good work. I like following your lightening fast progress.

I don't have any comment on engine choice but I'm with Mike. This is a hoot to watch.

Hey Billy, do you have wheel pants yet? I have a 12 year old set that has been stored inside. I think they look the same today as they did back then. They are yours for the cost of shipping if you need them.

Carry On

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Thanx Mike for the input on engine. Still have some time to think about it. For sure airovee if I can’t find mount drawings. Billy

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Wes. For sure I’d pay shipping if you want to. I have PayPal so let me know the cost and direct message me your email. Thanx billy

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Does anyone know how to tell if I have the mount that cracks?

[WesRagle]

Wes. For sure I’d pay shipping if you want to. I have PayPal so let me know the cost and direct message me your email. Thanx billy

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