It is worth bearing in mind that the Subaru is at least 50lb heavier
than the Rotax. This extra weight can be very significant. I know of one
Subaru powered Europa that is up to max T/O weight when it is full of
fuel with two adults aboard before any baggage has been loaded. This is
also one of the reasons the Wilksch diesel has not been successful with
the Europa (apart from its slow development).
Heavy engines also give C of G problems. To balance the heavier engine,
either the battery needs to be mounted right at the back of the fuselage
or lead added. This adds inertia which does tend to make control of the
aircraft a little more difficult (particularly relevant for monowheel
Europas on hard runways).
Nigel Charles
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of glenn
crowder
Sent: 04 June 2007 23:06
Subject: RE: Europa-List: What's up with the cost of 914?
Can't help but mention the Soob option. Sure been a winner for me for
five years.
Same or better performance than the 914 with half the price. I did
have to adjust
the valves once.
Glenn
> Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 13:13:57 -0700
> From: asarangan@yahoo.com
> Subject: Europa-List: What's up with the cost of 914?
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
>
<asarangan@yahoo.com>
>
>
> The last time I checked (which was admittedly four or five year ago),
> an uncertified 914 was selling for $18k. Now it is up to almost $30k.
> With a hydraulic governor, I am looking at close to $35k. What's up
> with the============
>
>
>
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