| Chalkie |
10-31-2019 07:18 AM |
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Originally Posted by Captain Avgas
(Post 1373638)
There?s been promises about this engine dating back to 1996....almost a quarter of a century. One of the guys in my chapter bought one of these engines in 2005 and paid up front in full. The lead time on the engine at that time was supposed to be 3 months. He was strongly advised against this decision but he could not be dissuaded. Needless to say he never got his engine or money back. Several years later DeltaHawk had a booth at the Avalon Airshow in Australia (largest airshow in Southern Hemisphere) and were taking deposits for an engine they said would be delivered within months. Forget about DeltaHawk.
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Back in 2003 I flew my RV-6 ZU-EAA from South Africa to OSH and back. I visited the DH booth and listened to the promises. Back in the RSA I started planning to break the record set by Alex Henshaw in February 1939. 4 Days 10 hours and 16 minutes London-Cape Town-London. Solo.
For me the 180HP DH "A" engine was the obvious choice, so at Sun 'n Fun 2004 I paid the $5000 deposit. The engine was to be delivered 'next year.' In 2008 I gave up on DH, borrowed a friend's GP4 and knocked 18 hours 59 minutes off the record.:)
Today I received an email asking me if I still want my engine. I have an agreement that says $25 500 (less deposit) and no extra charge for changes, additions or modifications.
Now I wonder who else is in the same position as me, and how do we ensure the company sticks to the signed agreement? $89 900 is way over the top.
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