Hi All,
When you fit a Subaru powerplant to a Europa [whoever makes the conversion kit],
because of the extra weight over and above that of a Rotax, the increased polar
inertia totally messes up a very fine handling aeroplane.
Look at the AAIB records to see that most of the Europa's involved in ''engine
failure incidents'' have been powered by Subaru.There does not seem to be any
problem with the Subaru part of the equation, only the add on systems.
Cheers,
Nev.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
TELEDYNMCS@aol.com
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Subaru engines
In a message dated 6/15/2004 7:59:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
Ramperf@aol.com writes:
> Phil
>
> Check out www.ramengines.com Glenn Crowder is using one their engines at
> 140hp wow!
> Ron
>
> Yeah, but what does his W&B look like and what is his fuel consumption? Is
> it dual ignition? Does anybody know how to get in touch with him? The intake
> below the prop looks a bit goofy, but for 120-130hp I could get used to it.
>
> I've looked at the Ram website and I see no mention of exhaust included in
> their engine weights, ignition type and no mention of whether or not their
> published weights are true "ramp weight" including fluids. I didn't spend a
> lot
> of time looking at it though. The price is excellent, and there are plenty of
> low time engines available thanks to strict environmental regulations in
> Japan.
I'm going to have to give these folks a call.
Regards,
John Lawton
Dunlap, TN
A-245 (still coming up with things to do before the top goes on)
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