How did you make that dashboard light up the lettering by the toggle switches?
@virtualcarrierwing3429Ай бұрын
Hey Tim. Being thinking of replacing my Jabiru on the my legacy Sonex. Mind if I mail or text you with some questions. I know the sonex B is a little wider then the legal y so my concern is mounting that beast. Look forward to chatting with you. Mark
@adefemiladejobi22255 ай бұрын
If you don't mind me, is your aircraft flying, how many hours do you have on the engine now and would you recommend that engine for someone who's looking for an engine for an aircraft?
@sawyersdad52925 ай бұрын
any updates? I'm just getting close to buying an engine for my Dakota Hawk project and was looking closely a the aeromomentum.
@ParamotorDepot6 ай бұрын
Any updates!? Was looking to update my Jabiru 3300 in my Sonex
@TheRealChetManley7 ай бұрын
Can you post an update video? This looks like a really good project.
@trumpdesantis2438 ай бұрын
Absolutely love your customization, please update us with more videos.
@boydw111 ай бұрын
Any updates?
@stevemoline9839 Жыл бұрын
As a fellow LI'er, I'm guess that you're at Bayport Aerodrome.
@cfb3903 Жыл бұрын
Nice setup. I like the instrument panel you made but it looks like it may have reduced visibility over the nose. Also, where did you get the engine mount for the AM-15 from or did you have to make it yourself?
@tinolino58 Жыл бұрын
How much propclearance will you have?
@Twinjeremy Жыл бұрын
how did you make that switch panel? 3d printed?
@ronuyeyama4020 Жыл бұрын
Awesome man!! Keep the videos coming 👍
@Phill3991 Жыл бұрын
thats awesome bro!
@ZIX1231 Жыл бұрын
Excellent!!!! Congrats!!!!
@farhanfouadacca Жыл бұрын
That’s so cool. Congrats for first taxi.
@foesfly3047 Жыл бұрын
Aeromomentum engines are very appealing to me. I agree with every design choice I’ve ever heard from Mr Kettering. I’ve enjoyed following your project on various platforms and hope you are smiling large at 7000 feet real soon 😎🎩♠️
@rustusandroid Жыл бұрын
Feel safer with a 40amp nippondenso alternator on there. 20 amp is kinda low...
@emsbuff25 Жыл бұрын
It’s a 60amp alternator with this setup.
@shanecumiskey736 Жыл бұрын
Hey tim.....just wondering if you got the plane flying and what experience you have had with the am15??
@emsbuff25 Жыл бұрын
Not yet. Took some time off to work on life stuff. Just taxi tested it the other day and plan on having the first flight by mid-summer!
@tonylam9548 Жыл бұрын
I assume you still have to install a muffler. It must be a southern US airplane, for I do not see hoses for a cabin heater. It is very important for Canadian operations. I started on a Z750 several years ago, and now with the Sonex high wing coming, I might abandon the tail and switch to the Sonex. The Z 750 is just too slow.
@emsbuff25 Жыл бұрын
Muffler is now on. Not installing a heater core at the moment as I have heated seats. Based out of NY so we get a mix of all the seasons.
@AlbertAzimov Жыл бұрын
Good setup!
@emsbuff25 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ronuyeyama4020 Жыл бұрын
Any update on your sonex?
@emsbuff25 Жыл бұрын
Life gets in the way so it’s been busy. Back at it strong now. Just taxi tested it and plan on first flight by mid-summer.
@ronuyeyama4020 Жыл бұрын
That is very exciting!!
@MrTexxx09 Жыл бұрын
What is the verdict, I wanna see you put some hours on it :) ... We are planning on rolling the dice and giving the AM15 the green light for our zenith build. Hope all is going well!
@emsbuff25 Жыл бұрын
Loving it so far. Just taxi tested it and it was flawless. Will be in the air within the next two months or so. Good luck with the Zenith build!
@charosenz Жыл бұрын
great set up. love to hear an update ESPN the AM15. did you weigh the engine yourself? qhat ECU? can you adjust/program it?
@emsbuff25 Жыл бұрын
You can use a program to modify the ECU but I only modified it to run a small cooling fan based on temp. Mark is the one who tunes it to the engine before it leaves the factory.
@charosenz Жыл бұрын
@@emsbuff25 Thank you for the info.
@justtwoseats Жыл бұрын
What were the benefits of this engine that made you go with it over the Jabiru? My understanding is the horsepower is basically the same.
@emsbuff25 Жыл бұрын
Horsepower is similar however I wanted a completely FADEC fuel injected aircraft with a high amperage dedicated alternator. It gives more torque than the Jab and I wanted to try something new.
@ronuyeyama4020 Жыл бұрын
Hi I was wondering if your Luga came yet? I have been waiting for my Luga 16 months. Did your mount your warp drive prop yet? By the way your sonex looks great!!
@emsbuff25 Жыл бұрын
Yes it did. Just did a taxi test with it the other day. Very very smooth. Should be flying by mid-summer!
@vikingbladeworksllc77472 жыл бұрын
What about the engine cowling? What does that look like?
@emsbuff252 жыл бұрын
I’ll post a new video when I’m done fabricating it.
@Finder2452 жыл бұрын
Are you flying this yet? If you do, how is the performance and fuel burn?
@emsbuff25 Жыл бұрын
Not yet - should be airborne by mid-summer ‘23
@PeteZoot2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Curious about the upper engine mount and engine g loading, without triangulation. Looks like the top mounts have extreme leverage.
@emsbuff25 Жыл бұрын
An engineer with Aeromomentum designed it. Best to defer to them for questions like that. I am not certifying this plane for Aerobatics nor do I think the Aeromomentum engine I able to do aerobatics especially with negative G’s.
@firasal-taie34372 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting a detailed video for the engine, any new update for the engine because I am looking to buy same one? Thank you.
@emsbuff25 Жыл бұрын
It runs really well. Check out my taxi test video I just posted the other day. Hoping to be flying by mid-summer.
@spinnetti2 жыл бұрын
Who did the motor mount?
@emsbuff252 жыл бұрын
Rich over at www.aviationcomposites.net
@Mike-012342 жыл бұрын
I like these engines way better then aeroVee never trusted VW engines tinkered with them in the 80's and 90s they always leaked and eventually overheat. Just a fact you don't see air cooled engines still being used today in any application except aircraft. While certified engine builders have worked out all the bugs of air cooled engines they cost 25-50k. The only thing holds me back from the sonex is the location of the fuel tank I know lot of older aircraft stuck the tank behind the engine just seems dangerous to put a tank of fuel behind a hot engine your sitting right behind it.
@farhanfouadacca2 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you to complete this much?
@emsbuff25 Жыл бұрын
Five years but I have a full time job, was in school, and three young kids. Can be done much quicker if you have less life items in the way.
@BlueMax3332 жыл бұрын
looks neat! what would be the installed weight including the radiator, oil cooler and all other ancillaries?
@emsbuff25 Жыл бұрын
Just around the 200lb mark.
@kazansky222 жыл бұрын
Hey man, I was wondering if you had the external engine dimensions. I want to see if one will fit in a reflex lightning bug. It's got a really small cowling lol.
@kazansky222 жыл бұрын
Are you going to go with a fixed prop or constant speed? Also curious on what version and specs you are choosing.
@emsbuff252 жыл бұрын
62" 3-bladed ground adjustable prop from Warp Drive. Also have a 60" 4-blade ground adjustable prop from Luga on order. We will see which performs better after testing.
@AClark-gs5gl2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful power plant and all of it makes sense. Sonex queation: can one build with side sticks should they want?
@emsbuff25 Жыл бұрын
That’s an item I’d ask Sonex. I don’t think it’s possible without severe modifications. I have the center stick but they just offered a dual stick option for B-Models now.
@joesparky12 жыл бұрын
What is your FWF all up weight with all fluids ect.? What reinforcements were made to firewall and internal structures if greater than Sonex's recommended 200 lb max FWF weight?
@emsbuff252 жыл бұрын
183lbs dry. Just over 200 with prop and fluids. No reinforcements were made, no plans to do so. The plane is so over-engineered that it would only add more weight and complexity. It is a nominal risk I am willing to take.
@Twinjeremy3 жыл бұрын
Wish I could afford a sonex I already live on an airfield but just cant afford to fly it's sucks
@emsbuff252 жыл бұрын
It will happen, I did my build as individual kits and just picking at it. Don't give up on that dream of owning a plane.
@Twinjeremy2 жыл бұрын
@@emsbuff25 Thanks dude im determined one day
@Sonex8253 жыл бұрын
Awesome engine!
@foesfly30473 жыл бұрын
What propeller did you order? What length? How many blades? Were you able to calculate an expected top cruise speed? Thanks. I'm very close to placing a deposit on an AM13hHP @ 126hp. It's for a Skystar Pulsar III which is very similar size and weight. Your project is inspiring!
@emsbuff252 жыл бұрын
I have a 4-bladed 60" on order since February from Luga with an unknown ETA. In the meantime I have a three-bladed 62" from Warp Drive coming this week.
@foesfly30473 жыл бұрын
OMG just listen to that ECU-controlled, EFI, high energy electronic ignition, multi-sensor-monitored, precision internal toleranced, high performance, affordable, low maintenance, high reliability, liquid cooled powerplant!!! I am SO DONE with crappy carburetors, low energy ignitions that require spark plug gaps at 0.022", inefficient air cooling, self-destructive EGT and CHT, dangerous exhaust muff cockpit heaters, etc. The only advantage to traditional aviation boxer engines IMO is the form factor is easily accommodated in most aircraft cowls.
@foesfly30473 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing what size and type of propeller you install. I'm pretty sure this engine installation requires the prop shaft centerline be placed about 2-inches lower than Jabiru, Rotax, UL Power engines. The AM induction system just sits at least 2 or 3 inches higher above prop centerline. This is a concern I have for going with AM on my Skystar Pulsar III. I apologize for hijacking your video-- right now your project is by far the most exciting and encouraging one around! Thank you for sharing!
@emsbuff252 жыл бұрын
I have a 4-bladed 60" on order since February from Luga with an unknown ETA. In the meantime I have a three-bladed 62" from Warp Drive coming this week as well.
@LeftSeatAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Looks and sounds great, can't wait to see it fly. If I ever swap engines, one of these is on my short list.
@markhamilton86123 жыл бұрын
Have you attempted to fit the cowl and estimate how much modification is required?
@foesfly30473 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent question. The AM engines have a lower propeller shaft centerline in relation to the too of the induction system, compared to Jabiru, Rotax, UL Power and similar boxer engines. Will be interesting to learn which cowl you started out with and how good/efficient it looks after fitting.
@emsbuff252 жыл бұрын
Significant modifications will have to be made. I will try to document it as best I can when I tackle that hurdle. I did order the Aeromomentum nose bowl that I will attempt to mate to the standard Sonex-B Cowling.
@HC_Agency3 жыл бұрын
Great progress. Question on your engine mount. Did you order from Sonex or was it custom-built for your AM15? Thanks. Let me know when you will accept visitors to your build. Am a potential Waiex purchase.
@emsbuff253 жыл бұрын
I was the guinea pig and helped with development using an Aerovee mount that was modified. The guys over at aviationcomposites.net now have all the measurements and can fabricate the AM13/15 mounts for all legacy and B-model Sonex aircraft. Good luck.
@HC_Agency3 жыл бұрын
@@emsbuff25 Thanks amigo. I hope I get the pleasure of seeing your Sonex someday. Regards, Hugo
@foesfly30473 жыл бұрын
@@emsbuff25 this is so good to know! I have the same concern for my Skystar Pulsar III which is very similar in size and weight to the Sonex.
@emsbuff252 жыл бұрын
@@HC_Agency my plane is located at KFOK. If you're in the area, let me know, I'll be happy to show you the build.
@HC_Agency2 жыл бұрын
@@emsbuff25 Thank you sir. Looking forward to seeing some of your updated videos amigo!! Be well.
@flycory3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid!
@johnjensen22173 жыл бұрын
Will the AeroMomentum fit under the standard Sonex cowling or will you have to make significant mods or a whole new cowling?
@foesfly30473 жыл бұрын
I too am very interested in this. I suppose you haven't gotten to that yet. I'm subbed now and following with huge interest. Am so glad you are blazing the trail for putting this engine on a fast little airframe. Not too much I can learn from the guys putting them on the flying tractors that are so popular today. Those Zeniths have twice the firewall and inferior cowl space of the Sonex and Pulsar.
@emsbuff252 жыл бұрын
No it will not. Significant modifications will be made. I will try to document it as best I can when I tackle that hurdle. I did order the Aeromomentum nose bowl that I will attempt to mate to the standard Sonex-B Cowling.
@n206ja3 жыл бұрын
I like the backlit instrument panel where the switches are mounted! Did you make it or where did you have it made?
@emsbuff253 жыл бұрын
I designed them and made them in coordination with a PC simulator company.
@JJAK773 жыл бұрын
I also like your backlit panel. Can you share the details of who made your panel pieces?
@djal10303 жыл бұрын
I recently received my Aeromomentum AM15HP engine also. Very Nice install. Cant I contact you regarding the install?