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Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Rotax Engine Alternatives - Aeromomentum
From: William Daniell <wdaniell.longport@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2017 16:27:13
I concurr with all comments...i looked at the subaru options but changed my
mind after some very strong recommendations from the forum.

On Jul 15, 2017 06:46, "Richard Lamprey" <lamprey.richard@gmail.com> wrote:

> lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
>
> Graeme,
> In regards to engines, I think it all boils down to how many headaches you
> want to give yourself before you actually fly your Europa.  In changing
> from the 'normal' type of engine (Rotax 912 range) to one that has not been
> tested, certified in a Europa somewhere else will give you so many problems
> that your head will spin... engine mounts, new cowlings, cooling problems,
> propeller types, not to mention of the miles of paperwork for/ with your
> regulator.  The small savings you may make on the engine cost will be
> gobbled up, 5 times, by all these issues above.  But if you want to be part
> of the R&D, by all means give it a go... !
> Richard
> Classic Monowheel, Rotax 912UL, 5Y-LRY, Kenya
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471013#471013
>
>


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