You did not ask, but I'll recommend that you put 35-40 hp minimum half VW in it to get decent performance.
We have 500' of good grass pointed into the prevailing SE wind with 20' obstructions on each end. He is 180# with no pilot license and I am 275# with a SEL ticket. I am trying to determine the biggest engine he can use and stay legal and the biggest engine I can use and not break anything.Dave
Let's assume a Better Half equipped XL at 475# gross, a density altitude of 2400', and a nice grass strip. What would be the real world take off over 50' obstacle and real world landing over a 20' obstacle be?Dave
Put the 45 horse on both of them and get rid of the obstructions on both ends.
That 42hp Verner 3-cyl radial sure looks sexy!
I anticipate better than 1000 ft min with the Verner 3VW engine on my LE. It will be turning a 67" dia prop at 2100-2200 rpm for max power. Making approx 230 lbs of pull.