SE 5A, Airdrome Aeroplanes SE5A WWI replica fighter experimental aircraft kit

[JDS]

I have another question about the half round hole on the bottom of the fuselage. I understand the need to vent the engines heat I just didn't understand why it looks directly underfoot. To confuse me even further is this photo here where it looks like the half hole is covered with clear plastic.

[JDS]

Been doing some research on the VW and GEO that was suggested for the SE5A. I had all ready looked into the VW but I did find an interesting site concerning the suzuki engine. This is a response to an email I sent them.

Ben,
Thanks for your inquire. I think the Suzuki would work out well for you. Plenty of power and very reliable platform. The engine is 117 hp fuel injected, can either come in upright or slant version. Total weight including radiator, prop, exhaust everything is 188lbs. The complete package includes Prop, wiring harness, exhaust, ECU, EIS radiator and mounts. The AM1500 runs $12,599. We can customize the package to delete any of the items you don't need or want to custom build yourself. The engine produces 117HP at 6100 RPM ( 3 blade 72 inch prop) cruises around 5100 rpm depending on prop. It has a conservative 1500 hour TBO, with a replacement cost of $2800. That is not a rebuilding, that is a brand new long block from Suzuki ready to bolt your accessories on. We currently have 1 upright and 2 slant 1500's in stock along with 2 slant and 2 upright 1300's (100HP) in stock. If we are out of stock at the time of ordering, its generally around a 30 day turn around from order to shipping. But again as of right now we have a few in stock. Please feel free to call or email with any additional questions or anything else I can help you with, and again thanks for the inquiry!

Jason Spinks
V.P. of Business Development
O.866.494.5367
M.352.817.3886
Jason@Sea-Plane.com
www.Sea-Plane.com

If you want to look at their engines the link is http://www.aeromomentum.com/

[jumpinjan]

Originally Posted by JDS

cruises around 5100 rpm depending on prop. It has a conservative 1500 hour TBO, with a replacement cost of $2800.

I am highly doubtful it will go to 1500hr TBO, running (cruising) at 5100rpm.
But, the replacement cost (long block replacement) is really nice.
Jan

[JDS]

I thought so as well. With a 2.5 to 1 gear box ratio it should swing a good size prop and even at 1000 TBO it should be a good candidate.

[RobW]

Isn't that what Mark Hymer has in his D.VII?

[RAF56_Ball]

Originally Posted by JDS

I have another question about the half round hole on the bottom of the fuselage. I understand the need to vent the engines heat I just didn't understand why it looks directly underfoot. To confuse me even further is this photo here where it looks like the half hole is covered with clear plastic.

That SE-5 is in a museum, and IIRC the cover is to keep out critters and junk. The originals were open, and the openin is not underfoot, that is illusory. It is foreward of the lower portion of the firewall, which IIRC angles back then down, but I would have to pull my set of plans to know for sure.

[Flybefree]

I just bought a set of lewis gun plans this week. I have not printed them out, but at first look they are better than I had hoped for...I think for $10 they are a decent value.

v/r

Shaun

[Maxim08]

JDS,

Chip is correct, as he frequently is (!), about the lower opening.

Here is a drawing to illustrate the point.



Consider this a 'free-be' as in it won't cost you anything but if you are thinking of building an SE5a, you should get some drawings. I recognize that the kit you are contemplating has little in common with the original, but if you want it to appear like the original you should study 'original' plans. I would highly recommend Jim Kiger's SE5a set. Six drawings is much more affordable than the hundreds that I acquired when studying the feasibility of constructing one.

Regards
John

[delticman]

Can anyone help with a registration number please, cant seem to find it on FAA. Thanks.

[RobW]

Originally Posted by delticman

Can anyone help with a registration number please, cant seem to find it on FAA. Thanks.

What registration number?