Hi Mike,
I can echo Gary's comments. I haven't encountered any particular
reliability / maintenance concerns with my 914. I did have an issue with
crankcase fretting , but this is known to Rotax and isn't particularly a 914
issue. It hasn't happened in the field very often, just call me 'lucky' I
guess :o)
If your able to afford it I would strongly encourage you to spend the
extra. I have flown mine out of places like Colarado Springs and places in
the Canadian Rockies with DA's up to 8500' at MTOW and the performance has
been outstanding.
I have a Warp drive / Airmaster propeller, but I think there are better
choices available these days. With that said, a CS propeller is highly
desirable in high DA / MTOW situtations.
Paul
N378PJ
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