Re: Europa-List: Jabiru vs. Rotax

[Frans Veldman <frans@privatepilots.nl>]

On 04/16/2011 10:18 PM, Kevin Klinefelter wrote:
> 
> 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.

I fly my 914, on a heavy hi-top tri-gear, is using about 16 l/h (about 4
GPH) for cruising at 120 knots.

Frans