Andrew,
It is not always that way. I did just as you suggest, took the 914 out of
the box, bolted it on, connected the fuel and wires, BALANCED THE CARBS AND
PROP and then went flying. The Rotax 914 is an excellent engine IMHO.
As for the Jabiru, there are a few issues that I know that still have not
been satisfactorily solved with a Europa installation - not least of which
is ground cooling. For real facts about Europa/Jabiru installation talk to
Bob Harrison (G-PTAG), he has the t-shirt.
regards,
Mike (G-JULZ)
----- Original Message -----
From: <ACJARVIS1@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Jabiru 3300 Engine option
>
> Being at heart a glider pilot, when I started on this homebuild lark I
had
> naively thought one's problems were just about over when the airframe was
> built . I imagined you just bolt in the engine, probably a Rotax, connect
the fuel
> and some wires, and the rest just happened. I now have a sneaking
feeling
> it's not that simple....
>
> Reading all the technical snags people are running into makes me wonder.
I
> know for a fact that if snags are out there, I will get the lot.
>
> At least I have the luxury of time before I have to send someone another
> huge sum of money (for the engine that is- and maybe this time I'll get
the
> goods I paid for.) But now a new dilemma- should the money go to Austria
or
> Australia?
>
> My point is , no doubt many builders would be very interested in a nicely
> cowled Jabiru option; but would it be a better choice than the Rotax? if
so ,
> will it be easier to fit, more reliable, more economical, etc etc?
Obviously
> the hiatus in Kirkbymoorside offers Jabiru an ideal chance to come up with
a
> brand new firewall- forward package, but ....how does one decide which
engine to
> buy? And then what about these diesels? Heavy and smelly but so much
> simpler...so ,sell me an engine, Andy at Suncoast Sportplanes!
>
>
> Andrew Jarvis 599 [wingless wonder]
>
>
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