Auto conversion engine is a thing in civil aviation. When you opt to build your own airplane through a kit, one of the important things to consider is your power plant. what engine are you going to fly behind? the amount of power will determine a lot about your mission, how far and how fast you want to go.
The only challenge in picking out an engine though is the fact that most readily available piston engines are somewhat dated in terms of the technology, at least when you compare to an automative engine. And the engines that are more advanced in technology are very very expensive. Take the new rotax 915 for example. A whopping $37,000. Or Lycoming engine with a FADEC system, you’re already north of $100,000. Point being, aircraft engines can use some good alternatives.
This is where Viking aircraft engine comes in. They sell Honda and mitsubishi engines taken from cars for airplane use. This video is for everyone who’s had questions or are skeptical about the idea of using a car engine for flying. Jan explains in details the logic behind auto conversions and the benefits to using one for your airplane as compared to a certified aircraft engine.
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