---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 04/16/11: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:54 AM - Jabiru vs. Rotex (AirEupora) 2. 01:22 PM - Re: Jabiru vs. Rotax (Kevin Klinefelter) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:54:35 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Jabiru vs. Rotex From: "AirEupora" 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 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:22:32 PM PST US From: "Kevin Klinefelter" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Jabiru vs. Rotax 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 ----- Original Message ----- From: "AirEupora" 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 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message europa-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Europa-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/europa-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/europa-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.