The Corvair is a horizontally opposed, direct drive, air cooled engine originally made by Chevrolet. Over 1.7 million engines were delivered. Aircraft conversions produce 100-120HP. The engine has been flying since 1960 and has evolved to a very smooth, reliable and robust power plant.
Platteville is the largest city in Grant County in southwestern Wisconsin. The population was 11,224 at the 2010 census, growing 12% since the 2000 Census. Much of this growth is likely due to the enrollment increase of the University of WisconsinâPlatteville.
HERITAGE TRAIL Four state historic and scenic trails pass thru Grant County. SNOWMOBILING 214 miles of public Snowmobile Trails HISTORICAL Stonefield Village and Museum, and home of Wisconsin's first Governor, Nelson Dewey, at Cassville. Old Denniston House Old river hotel, built in 1836 at Cassville. Grant County Courthouse at Lancaster, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.