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| Subject: | Zodiac XL Float Performance #'s? |
--> Seaplane-List message posted by: "Chip W Erwin" <aircraft@czaw.cz>
Dear Dan
Here are some quick answers and estimates:
1. Cruise is 95-100 mph
2. 500 feet take off water
3. Empty weight depends on your XL. Add 100 lbs for floats.
4. I prefer Rotax. Not quite as fast, but better performance due to more
trust at low speeds, and less weight, and less fuel consumption.
5. 914 is too much money, and the performance will be seen at altitude.
And a lot more installation trouble.
6. No other suggestion for engines now. The 912 ULS is my choice due to
good power and light weight. Reduction drive means good thrust for
acceleration.
Cheers,
CHIP
Chip W. Erwin
CZECH AIRCRAFT WORKS, S.R.O.
Manufacturer of Sport Aircraft & Aircraft Floats
Lucn 1824, 686 02 Star Mesto, Czech Republic
Tel: +420 572 543 456 Fax: +420 572 543 692
USA Fax: (772) 264 0936
Mobile Tel: (420) 602 342 717
E-mail: aircraft@czaw.cz www.airplane.cz
--> Seaplane-List message posted by: Daniel Vandenberg
<djvdb63@yahoo.com>
Hello...
A couple of weeks back there was a thread on Zenith CH701 float
performance #''s. At that time Chip Erwin mentioned the Zodiac XL float
option as being faster than the CH701. I went back and reviewed that
thread and I couldn't find any actual performance data from Chip. The
recent Custom Planes article was somewhat lacking in
specifics...mentioning an 85 kt. cruise speed and 600-700 fpm climb.
Chip...could you point me to a link that discusses the actual
performance of the XL on floats? Otherwise...could you comment on the
following:
1. Realistic airspeed in cruise configuration for XL on floats.
2. Realistic water take-off distance, assuming no wind and a non-glassy
surface.
3. Empty weight with floats? Actual useful load with the 912S & 1150
amphib floats.
4. Your perceptions of the Jabiru 3300 vs. the Rotax 912S in the XL on
floats.
5. Do you think the Rotax 914 would offer a significant benefit over
the 912S on floats...in terms of shorter take-off runs and better climb
rate at sea level? Or would it be not worth the extra expense and
trouble?
5. Are you aware of any true 125 hp power options for XL on floats?
(The Lyc O-235 and Cont O-200 would probably be too heavy for my
liking...and the Cont IO-240B is clearly too heavy).
Thank's.
Dan
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