Even for 1-h-flights you can choose to climb on top with 1000 fpm. You also don’t have to bother about short grass rwys with an upslope in hot temperatures :-)
If you’re not at altitudes, those advantages are equally available from engines less expensive.
I don’t think there’s any prospect of climbing on top in a Fury! A friend who flies one has said he seldom goes much above 1500 ft. Although that might not give him much scope for aeros.
Jon_Mercer wrote:
I’ve made the probably foolish choice to blog my progress, and you can find that blog here.
That looks very nice indeed. I also made that foolish choice, and sometimes it feels really foolish after a month or two with no progress. But to (b)log the progress is in most respect a very useful thing, because it is an excellent place for pictures when discussing with other builders.
A plans built is real hard core/old school though, and good luck.
PS: Maybe a Rotec or a Verner would fit?
Having bought a half share in a plans built Falco I can only say that my admiration for those that can complete the task is huge and my admiration for those who can complete it well are enormous.
LeSving wrote:
But to (b)log the progress is in most respect a very useful thing
My plan is that public exposure for doing no work for months will keep me motivated! 
Only time will tell!
LeSving wrote:
PS: Maybe a Rotec or a Verner would fit?
Possibly, but my aim is to avoid as many mods as possible to prevent any big hold-ups. The LAA says approved engines are C-90, O-200, O-235, O-320 or 912 ULS. Whatever I do it’ll be one of those.
I’ve seen the picture of your RV in another thread. It looks stunning.
Stickandrudderman wrote:
Having bought a half share in a plans built Falco I can only say that my admiration for those that can complete the task is huge and my admiration for those who can complete it well are enormous.
I would love to build a Falco, but the space required is just beyond me. And in fairness, so is the effort. I think the Fury is probably the best possible overall compromise for me.
