Can anyone comment regarding how difficult it may be to hand-prop the R- 220? If an alternator is installed (but no electric starter) would that make ...
Hi all I`ve been watching this site know for some three years, and have read of engineers ( hobbyists) purchase plans,castings and kits for this engine. Are...
Hello, I'm new to this board and am trying to get a grasp on what might be available. I am building a Baslee Fokker DVIII and am working on a few minor...
i have put some pictures and short video clips of the Webster whirlwind which was displayed at the PFA rally at Kemble last month Details I spoke to the...
Hi all, I tried to contact Andy@hciaviation and the e-mail got bounced back. Is HCI still alive and well? Selling plans, parts, kits? Is there a good e-mail...
Hi I have just recieved the plan set and video for the 7cyl. The video is only of any use if you are building the 5cyl engine and need to know how to time the...
Have not bought or started r-220 for my Kitfox classic 4 but I have looked into it. Check out http://www.warbuddies.homestead.com/jimsIndex.html for pictures...
It sure looks like HCI has gone away. I've tried e-mail, phone, and fax all with no results. There are a couple of other radials either currently available...
Hello All HCI Aviation has always been a small project. We are a small company, just Dad and I. We still support the engine and are in regular contact with...
... Andy, I'm very glad you and Jack are well and kickin'. Your note saves me calling to ask after your well being. I haven't had occasion to call and pester...
I have a brand new unused set of the HCI 5 cylinder plans that I'd be willing to sell. Ray C. hofackerron <hofackerron@...> wrote: It sure looks like HCI...
I paid $130 plus shipping. I'll take $75. The plans are very good. I just don't have the time to build an airplane AND an engine. Ray C. ... be willing to...
... I just don't have the time to build an airplane AND an engine. ... <rrcannon2003@> ... I'd ... Hello, Are these plans still available? I'm not sure if I...
Sorry, but the plans have been sold. Hopefully, the new owner will have the time to build the engine. Ray C. ... I just don't have the time to build an...
Could anybody tell me where are the websites for online shopping of the parts TUCKER PART # T-1633 and NAPA PART # 2187729 (Those are for valve seats-...
Thanks, Jim! I actually noticed that parts 2187729 (for exhaust valve seats)- listed at the website like intake valve seats and 2187840 - intake as well. They...
Sorry Phill, defintely Stan (Sancho is just a nick for groups). Thank you very much for your willingness and readyness to help with those pieces. I`ll write...
... S, Wow. That's a lot of data. The Url I picked was just to get you to the WebSite. I'm building a whole different engine, and didn't check your numbers....
Just thought I would pass this along. Anyone on this list within flying or driving distance is welcome to come. Vince May 12-13 - Poteau, Oklahoma (RKR) first...
Hello all, I bought a set of plans about 4 or 5 yrs. ago and the measurements for the cam ring is not there, plus one page,the numbers for measurements are...
... I know that Jack did a lot of research on cam profiles. He worked with Isky I believe. He told me nothing seemed better than the bump shown on the plans....
I haven't had any luck conacting them either, but I'd actually like to BUY a set of plans. Maybe they were bought out and silenced? They should at least take...
A couple of years ago I was wondering about the cam profile as well . Greg from South Africa had worked out a profile and I radial copied ( a cad term) the...
All! There are obviously a number of people unhappy on the cam issue. Email or paper-mail me your addresses and I'll send cam drawings at once. The cam was...