You are comparing a Jabiru to the turbocharged Rotax, which is more of an
"apples to oranges" comparison. Better to compare with the 912 and 912s.
And I think a 914 is close to 30,000 USD. The Jab is going to use far more
fuel than a Rotax. I find that on average the 914 in my Monowheel is using 5
GPH. The cost of fuel is going to go up and up.
I am wondering what a Jab 6 cyl is using per hour?
Kevin
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From: "AirEupora" <AirEupora@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 7:51 AM
Subject: Europa-List: Jabiru vs. Rotex
>
> Somebody made the statement: "Why would somebody buy a Jabiru over a
> Rotex?"
>
> The answer is simple "money". Over on this side of the pool the 914 cost
> 38,000 USD when I ordered my Jabiru. The Jabiru only cost me 18,700 USD
> firewall forward. For the extra 10,000 USD I was able to install a Garmin
> 430W, MGL Voyager, TruFlight servos.
>
> I can afford to chase the heating/cooling problems. John Lawton is a
> great source of information. I may have to make modifications once I
> start flying, but I feel good about the money I have saved. Sure I may
> wished for a 914, but I just could not bring myself to spent that amount
> of money on engine.
>
> Looking forward to chasing the gremlins.
>
> Rick Stockton
> N120EJ
> 95%
> Jabiru 2200, Whirlwind
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=337127#337127
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