Bill,
Think about all that has to be developed to put in a non-standard engine.
1. New cowling - probably has to be made from scratch. Have you ever made a
female
mold?
2. New baffling - probably will require multiple tries and much effort to get
the
cooling right.
3. New engine mount - you'll be lucky to get it right the first time.
4. New Plumbing - probably not too terrible once the above has been settled.
5. New Electrical - again, probably not too terrible once the above has been
settled.
Depends a lot on the electrical requirements of the engine, F/I, ignition,
etc.
6. New Physical connections - throttle, mixture, carb heat, etc.
The Europa was designed for and around the Rotax 9xx engine. A complete FWF kit
is available for purchase and it all works (at least it did on mine).
Electrical and plumbing are all worked out, just do it like the instructions
say.
Physical connections are all worked out for you (no mixture or carb heat to
fuss over). They are light, powerful, economical and reliable (if you follow
the instructions). No they are not perfect but they are pretty darn good.
Anything else and you become the chief engineer and developer on a serious
experimental
project.
Ya pays your money and takes your chances. (And do check into Mr. Eggenfeller)
Good luck which ever way you go.
Blue skies & tailwinds,
Bob Borger
Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop.
Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208-5331
Cel: 817-992-1117
rlborger@mac.com
On Jan 26, 2012, at 12:18 PM, William McClellan wrote:
>
> Bud or anyone,
> This seems to be a very nice engine for the Europa, a Viking Honda aircraft
> engine.
The Viking shop in in Edgewater, FL. Do you know anything about this
engine? It is the Honda 1500 cc, 117 hp, 6300 rpm max, 2.33/1 reduction drive,
fuel injected, liquid cooled, 178 lb dry weight, fully developed package for
aircraft use. The package includes 40A Alternator, Dual Engine controllers,
Exhaust / Muffler, Air intake, K&N Filter, Starter, Radiator, Oil cooler, fuel
pumps and Engine mounting for your airplane. The engine is fully assembled.
$13,000 Looks like a very good alternative to the Rotax. They haven't yet
but likely to develop retro fitable turbo-charge down the road.
> Thanks,
> Bill McClellan
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