Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 23:19:33 GMT
Subject: Majordomo results: get-immediate forum archive/forum.200208
From: majordomo-owner@europaclub.org.uk
According the Rotax the engine plus gearbox weights are 55Kg for the 912S
and 64Kg for the 914. That weight excludes such things as the exhaust,
mounting frame, slipper clutch, and a bunch of other things necessary for
flight, but still tells us the weight difference for comparably equipped
engines.
Best regards,
Rob Housman
A070
-----Original Message-----
Behalf Of Kevin Taylor
Subject: Re: Bad landings
Geoff N all
Thanks for the replies which confirm as is obvious that too much speed is
naturally a problem for our slippy ships.
I need to do some more stalls and record the speeds but as mine is heavy due
to the Subaru and more so as it has a forward C og G I don't like to go
below 70 on final approach. One of those things I need to convince myself im
OK to do some time.
One thing I have noticed when on climb out is that if I allow the speed to
drop below 70 with 15 deg of flap then I do notice some pre airframe buffet
just very slightly though.
No doubt I will learn as I gain the experience.
I would be interested to know how much the 914 weighs in comparison to the
912S?
Regards
Kevin
-----Original Message-----
From: forum-owner@europaclub.org.uk
Subject: Re: Bad landings
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Taylor" <kevintaylor@space35.freeserve.co.uk>
Subject: Bad landings
Hi Kevin,
as regards airspeed I always approach at 70 Kts on base leg and reduce to 60
Kts on final (as per Europa flight manual) unless a strong headwind (then 70
Kts). My aircraft also has a fairly forward C.G but I've never had any
problems at these speeds and operate out of a 480 metre farm strip.
Geoff Leedham
G-EOFS Europa Trigear 914
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