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LT4247 · Post by **LT4247** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:27 am

Hey MauleMechanic.....lets fabricate a mount for a Jacobs or Pratt and hang one on the Maule!!
Know a good contact in Atlanta?

Oh nevermind, the cowling would cost as much as the engine.

chris erasmus · Post by **chris erasmus** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 6:30 am

I think that is a brilliant idea.
Now we won't just have the coolest planes in the world, we will have the coolest engines as well.
MM I think you start working on the design lol

chris erasmus · Post by **chris erasmus** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:32 am

Just thinking. (That in itself is a dangerous pass time)
Why stop with the radial engine, lengthen the fuselage for an additional 2 seats plus baggage, widen for more comfort, add more wing, THEN stick that 400 hp radial up front, and we have the ultimate Maule bush plane.
I will be a buyer and I suspect a lot of AK and Canadian operators will as well

Nothing wrong with dreaming

Mountain Doctor · Post by **Mountain Doctor** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:01 am

chris erasmus wrote:Just thinking. (That in itself is a dangerous pass time)
Why stop with the radial engine, lengthen the fuselage for an additional 2 seats plus baggage, widen for more comfort, add more wing, THEN stick that 400 hp radial up front, and we have the ultimate Maule bush plane.
I will be a buyer and I suspect a lot of AK and Canadian operators will as well

Nothing wrong with dreaming

Its such a good idea I'm surprised the guys at DeHaviland have not thought ot it yet...

Oh yes, the Beaver!

LT4247 · Post by **LT4247** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:02 am

Your dream come true = A BEAVER!

chris erasmus wrote:Just thinking. (That in itself is a dangerous pass time)
Why stop with the radial engine, lengthen the fuselage for an additional 2 seats plus baggage, widen for more comfort, add more wing, THEN stick that 400 hp radial up front, and we have the ultimate Maule bush plane.
I will be a buyer and I suspect a lot of AK and Canadian operators will as well

Nothing wrong with dreaming

LT4247 · Post by **LT4247** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:03 am

HA!!!! Doc beat me to it.

chris erasmus · Post by **chris erasmus** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:06 am

Haha then why aren't they making them anymore?

Time for a new version of the beaver

chris erasmus · Post by **chris erasmus** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 9:57 am

Haven't found an airframe but here is the engine so long
http://www.kitplanes.com/issues/29_8/bu ... 522-1.html

TomD · Post by **TomD** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 10:27 am

For those who really want a DH-2 Beaver and have Dollars, Pounds, or Krugerrands, burning holes in your pockets, this may be the site for you:

http://www.vikingair.com/aircraft-sales ... rbo-beaver

chris erasmus · Post by **chris erasmus** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 10:33 am

Ooh I want one, will need to win the lotto a couple of times though

Brenton C · Post by **Brenton C** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 11:18 am

I saw no price tag, but I'm guessing well North of the $400k mark discussed yesterday for used examples.

I am persuaded that there is just no substitute for a Beaver, but the cost of acquisition and maintenance can really put a damper on a fellow's enthusiasm.

I think this is why my son has given up dating for the time being to just focus on his studies.

TomD · Post by **TomD** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 11:39 am

I am guessing the new turbo Beaver on amphibs is going to be closer to $1M than it is to $400k

$400k gets you a ~14,000 hr air frame and radial engine with at least 1/4 of the TBO time gone.

Just a dream.

MauleMechanic · Post by **MauleMechanic** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 2:23 pm

LT4247 wrote:Hey MauleMechanic.....lets fabricate a mount for a Jacobs or Pratt and hang one on the Maule!!
Know a good contact in Atlanta?
Oh nevermind, the cowling would cost as much as the engine.

"Speed Ring" beats a cowling any day!!

MauleMechanic · Post by **MauleMechanic** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 2:25 pm

One does not always need horsepower....radial engines produce more torque than flat engines and can swing "bigger" props!

chris erasmus · Post by **chris erasmus** » Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:24 pm

Can always get a kodiak and convert it to tailwheel

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