> [Original Message]
> From: Steve Hagar <hagargs@earthlink.net>
> Date: 12/24/01 12:41:26 AM
> Subject: RE: engine choice
>
>
> Richard:
>
> If you are going to be flying where it is high and hot a 914 would be a
good consideration. Here in the desert I am presently flying an old Cessna
140 taildragger with 85 hp. It just doesn't cut the mustard when its
95-105 F out there. Most people seem to be ordering the 912s and seem very
happy with its performance. Less complexity and the specifications show
better fuel economy than the 914. From reading these pages it seems that
the straight 912 is not a consideration for new installations now. There
are 912 people who perform modifications to bring their engines up to 912
specs, raising compression etc.
>
> I am planning on ordering a 914 this coming year. It has been about 2
years for me since finishing the tailplanes.
>
> There are several web pages out there with complete specifications on all
the engines. Just punch in Rotax aircraft engines on your browser's search
function.
>
> Steve Hagar
> A143
> Mesa, AZ
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Richard Iddon <riddon@btinternet.com>
> > Date: 12/23/01 11:47:21 AM
> > Subject: engine choice
> >
> > A Happy New Christmas to one and all!
> >
> > Having just completed my talplanes, I guess I still at least a year from
> > installing an engine. Being farly new to aviation and not being a
mechanic,
> > I don't know which to go for. I would like a relatively standard
> > installation so guess a Rotax is what I need. Can anyone explain or
point
> > me in the direction of a web site or publication which would explain the
> > relative benefits of the Rotax 912, 912s & 914
> >
> > Or should I get my order in now for the Wilksch deisel?
> >
> > Comments please.
> >
> > Richard Iddon
> >
>
>
> --- Steve Hagar
> --- hagargs@earthlink.net
>
--- Steve Hagar
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