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> The engine had a nice exhaust system

Yup. I remembered seeing it and liking it but have the same reservations as John about more secure mounting. Also curving the outlet pipes down by the boo ...

> No one on this list!!

Nonetheless, I thought someone might know who it was or have additional info about the plane.

There was a builder that had a MK III with a VW at Oshkosh 2014. I only got the one picture. Does anyone know who the builder is and whether he has a published log?

Thanks for all of the good feedback. I am going to need a 100hp engine to get my 6'4" 250lb carcass off the ground particularly if there is any hope of carrying a passenger. What I have conclud ...

@sfrIII - Corvair is a lot of engine. Do you know if there are other MK III's flying with one?

@John Hauck - I would love to have a 912 and will keep that option open as my research continues. Th ...

> Jab 2200

Did you have to modify the mount? Do you have pics of your installation?

> I'm guessing most folks don't power with the 912 series engines, going with
alternatives, is price.

Exactly, which is why I am looking. I will probably fly it in the 50 to 80 hour a year r ...

I would be interested to know the distribution of engines installed on MK III classic and xtra airplanes and the pros and cons of each. Would there be a common source for such information?

100 hp ...