Graeme,
I concur with the commentary by others warning of very long term project to
implement
a non-supported engine. Unless the vendor has already designed and built
engine mounts, cowling molds, electrical system, fuel system, cooling system
and power train you will be the development and test item for him.
You can buy all the necessary elements for a successful engine installation and
be flying quickly or you can spend years (decades?) trying to develop them
yourself.
If you want to become an aeronautical engineer, go for it. If you want
to build and fly your Europa, go for the Rotax or other supported engine.
Blue skies & tailwinds,
Bob Borger
Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop (75 hrs).
Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP
3705 Lynchburg Dr.
Corinth, TX 76208-5331
Cel: 817-992-1117
rlborger@mac.com
On Jul 13, 2017, at 11:06 PM, Graeme Hart <graeme.hart@onecoolkat.com> wrote:
Hi All
I'm starting to look at engine options for my XS Trigear.
Rotax 912 ULS looks a great option (factory supported and well understood) apart
---From the cost.
Aeromomentum claim they have a 100hp engine that is only 5 pounds heavier than
a Rotax 912 ULS and lighter than a 914. Claimed TBO is 1500 hours.
The conversion is based on a new Suzuki engine and has fuel injection so no carb
balancing required.
I understand the Europa is quite sensitive to engine weight but as there are
quite
a few 914 powered machines and this is lighter than a 914 then it should be
OK.
I'd appreciate hearing from anyone with any experience with Aeromomentum or with
Europa experience with non Rotax engines.
Thanks
Graeme
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