The use of rotary engine in aircraft
Investigating the above statement for aero-eng project.
However, not sure on the feasibility due to high rpm output of a rotary engine. Also can aircraft use car petrol (95/97 octane) if a car engine is adapted to a light aircraft, eg mazdas RX-8? Why is AVGAS used for aircraft?
Do all GA single props have reduction gearing to the propeller, would this be a reliable gearing linkage? What sort of torque is required of an aircraft engine?
With the improvements in efficiecy, minimal vibration and more power to weight ratio than a piston engine a rotary engine would proberbly be good enough to use in small GA single props!
I have e-mailed mazda for some extra info outside of their website regarding the actual engine, but just posting here for any knowledge about the use of this engine in aviation.
Thanks! Matt