Walter Hake sent in this photo of his Taylorcraft, advising us to “note the starter gear behind the prop. It is driven by a 20 volt drill. It turns the prop slightly faster than I can hand prop, works great.”
He goes on to say:
“Just a fun plane with a 300 mile range. The picture was taken in front of my hangar n Venice, Florida.”
Hello for anyone interested contact Mike Hamp (I&A and A&P) this starter was our grandpas legacy to the aviation world that he loved so much the starter has a STC and PMA.. For more info contact Mike at Hamp Aircraft, Elwell MI, 48832 Contact numbers are 989-463-1762 or 989-763-1300.
Is there anyway I could get more information on your electric drill starter? I have a 7AC champ that that would work real nice on.
If you would like more info call us at 989-463-1762
We have sent them to Alaska, Canada and all over the US. Price is $1850 + $50 handling and postage for the complete kit. We can put them on about 30 different planes 65-100Hp Continental and Lycoming engines.
I like the idea of the starter motor. How do I get FAA approval to add an electric drill starter motor to my certified airplane?