The Corvair is a horizontally opposed, direct drive, air cooled engine originally made by Chevrolet.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.
Plattsmouth was first known as The Barracks when it was established as a trading post in 1854. It was later renamed due to its location at - you guessed it - the mouth of the Platte River. Located in present-day Washington County, the city of Fort Calhoun includes Fort Atkinson, which was the first town in Nebraska.