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1. 05:52 AM - Re: rotax enginesrotax engines (Catz631@aol.com)
2. 08:16 PM - Viking (Ed Gray)
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| Subject: | Re: rotax enginesrotax engines |
Good point Lowell ...and well put !
Dick Maddux
Fox 4
Milton,Fl
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Guys, great discussion of Rotax/Viking! I am just finishing my Speedster.
It's ready to cover and the Viking is still on the floor. I hope to fly it
by summer, and will report all relevant info. I will use a Warp 3-blade
prop. Far as I know, it may be the first Viking/Kitfox. McBean has a
Viking but has never installed it. Jan is building my engine mount so w&b
will be a "wait and see" proposition. I have extra weight in the tail
(fully airfoiled surfaces and controls) so the little extra weight will be
ok. My building has been going slow since I have been flying all over the
country in my new Lancair 360. The folded Kitfox and 360 fit into a single
T hangar.
My thinking is initial cost and repairability of the Honda can't be touched
by Rotax. Break a Rotax crank, if you don't crash you probably will sell
your house to buy a new one. I have driven many Honda engines, cars and
bikes, and never put a wrench on one. Plus, all parts available down the
street at Dallas Honda. No freakin carbs falling off due to broken rubber!
I can't promise the performance numbers, but I will race anyone with a 912
and bet a C note. We'll know soon! Ed
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