Typical GS500 Motor Weight?

[calamari]

so spdracer75... you are planning to fly... with a GS motorcycle engine... while i have to wait for a beginner's course on motorcycle riding before I can even touch mine?  :x

man, do I have a long way to go.

[spdracer75]

Sweetness.

I'll PM him when I get close to installing the motor.

to me, minimal guages on a plane are

altimiter
horizon
fuel level
oil pressure
compass.

I dont like the idea of some of the pilots of the plane I'm building
literally bungee cording an 5 gallon orange fuel jug behind the seat,
so If I can keep the weight down,
I'll probably use a 7.5 or 10 gallon racing cell.

I certainly also do not like the idea of flying with no oil pressure.

I'll prolly have a guage, and some warning lights/buzzers.


Subc,

Yeah, I'm gonna use the GS motor if the airplane designer says it has enough torque.  
And I can co-miserate, technically my plane will be overweight for "Ultralight" status....

So I have to register my plane uinder the new "Sport-Pilot" FAA Rules, and...

wait for it.....  

I have to have my FAA VFR Certification.

So next spring, I'm taking my flying lessons.
I'm going to build the plane over the coming winter
(heated garages kick ass)

So..... while you will prolly be able to ride your GS this summer,
my plane wont be in the air until about this same time next year.

Oh.... and total cost for this project is about what a GS costs NEW.