The weight difference between the 912 and 912S is negligable. The main
difference will be in performance, however, I believe the 912 is up to
the job. IF the money saved is substantial, go for the 912, if not over
a couple of thousand US, spring for the 912S.
Jeff - N55XS
150hrs and Sun-N-Fun bound, Saturday...
sqwk7000@cotswoldwireless.co.uk wrote:
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> I have found very adequate performance from the 912. 1000fpm climb (one
> up) and 125-130kt cruise, using ground adjustable Warp Drive. Precise
> figures would depend on whether prop angle is adjusted for STOL
> performance or max. cruise speed.
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> Judging by what I have read on this forum, if you have 912S, you will need
> heavy duty starter. Also, I expect there is a weight difference between
> 912 and 912S (with HD starter). That will affect payload and C of G. If
> it pushes C of G too far forward you will have to put battery in back hand
> have longer (heavier) cables to it. (Errr... perhaps all XSs have battery
> at back?)
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> David
> G-SHSH Classic 912
> (still for sale)
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>>We'd appreciate the comments of anyone who has made the change
>>(presumably from 912 to 912s) on what difference it made in the real
>>world- and what about props to match ?
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