Twenty Year Update

The first CAM 100 to fly made it's debut in 1990 after three years in development. Don Waters, author of the Kitplanes column Engine Beat, referred to it as "The first auto-engine converted to aero use (built) on a production basis."

Now after twenty years, Firewall Forward would like to give the flying public an update on what has been accomplished in those years. The popularity of the CAM 100 has grown steadily during that time and remains the most popular of models. New engine technology has made it possible to develop even more powerful engines based on the proven dependability of this timeless engine. The new CAM 125 based on the VTEC Honda 16 valve 1600cc engine has proven to be exceptionally popular since it's introduction in 1998. This rugged powerplant will continue to be the core business, but a more powerful turbocharged version is in development.

CAM Series engines are in use in over 26 different applications, four of which are commercial hovercraft. Two gyrocopter manufacturers have been designed for CAM Series engines. Of the hovercraft, two are twin engine 9 and 12 passenger models and were also designed around CAM Series engines.

Design has begun on a lighter weight redrive using the latest in Gates drive belt technology, new materials and a redesigned housing and sprockets, which will result in an overall weight saving of about 24 pounds on the Cam 100 and CAM125 engines. Other improvements include coil on plug ignition systems, and more comprehensive engine monitoring.

Partial List of Aircraft Kits Hovercraft Designed for
CAM Series Engines 		 
Bush Caddy
Cessna 150
Christavia
Hatz Bi-plane
Hawker Fury Replica
KIS TD
Kitfox IV
Kitfox Vixen
Lonez
Merlin
Murphy Rebel
Pegasair Pelican
Piper J5
Protec P2
Rans S6
Ryan PT 16 Replica
Zenair 601 HD

Designed for CAM Series

ELA AVI Gyrocopter
GE Spider
Sno-bird Adventurer
Woodie Pusher

504 Four Passenger Single Engine
506 Six Passenger Single Engine
509 Nine Passenger Twin Engine
512 Twelve Passenger Twin Engine

Countries

 
		Brazil
		Britain
		Canada
		Columbia
		Italy
		Kazakstan
		Malaysia
		Slovenia
		Spain
		Switzerland
		USA



	  

	

      		
    

    

      

	

      		
      
    

    

      
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