20 hp.
I have converted my Classic Mono into a Trigear within 6 weeks of working
part-time. The kit from the company is complete and goes in easy. It just
hurts so bad to cut into a perfectly finished and painted skin and even make
layups on the outside (after sanding off your wet-look paint). The
installation is rugged and well documented. Make sure you also install the
speed kit for looks and performance afterwards.
Weight penalty comes around 35 pounds - as you will not be able to remove
all structure of the old tailwheel.
I would not have crossed two oceans in a mono - too much fear of crosswind.
Yet still I fly into grass strips with the Tri - it uses however
considerable more runway on take-off.
Sincerely,
<Thomas, N81EU>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Taylor" <kevin@eastyorkshire.co.uk>
Subject: 912 vs 912S
Folks,
In my quest to find a Europa I have noticed there are many more 80 hp
variants for sale. Is there any comparison data on how much more take off
run is required between the two. How much weight will be saved with the
80hp. I guess the 100hp is the favoured option but if a 80 hp has a vp prop
then how far off the performance of the 100hp will it be, and don't say 20hp
please :-)
Also has anyone converted a completed mono to a tri and roughly how much
work is involved?
All info, experiences and advice greatly appreciated
Thanks
Kevin
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