---------------------------------------------------------- Seaplane-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 07/07/07: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:26 AM - Engine selection for float plane (Chris In Madison) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:26:12 AM PST US Subject: Seaplane-List: Engine selection for float plane From: "Chris In Madison" Good morning all, I've decided upon the Light Miniature Aircraft Super Cub replica as a building project, and I want to ensure that the aircraft is suitable for safe, reliable float operation. The designer has told me that it would work well on floats, so there's the first hurdle, and building manual describes that the airframe has been updated in the plans to accommodate larger/heavier engines than the plans originally called for some 25 years ago (originally the 65hp Rotax 532). A number of builder are installing engines from the A-65 through the O-200 on their aircraft, and the designer also suggests that there has been interest in the Rotax 912. I'm presuming that all are suitable engines for a floatplane, however I'm curious if some are better suited than others. As I recall, Paul S. is using a Rotax 912 on his aircraft and that seems to be a popular choice on a number of LSAs that are going on floats these days. With the 912 being a newer engine, however, I suspect that the availability of them on the used market is lower, and I've noted that the prices are quite a bit higher than a quality used Continental. Are there any schools of thought in this regard? Does 100hp from a 912 equal 100hp from an O-200 equal 100hp from a VW conversion? If the engine develops rated horsepower with the same length prop, does it really matter which one you choose? Thanks and best regards, Chris -------- Chris Owens Waunakee, WI Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=122629#122629 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message seaplane-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Seaplane-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/seaplane-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/seaplane-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.