janeggenfellner
Well Known Member
Not so
The Viking is based on Honda engine parts. These are identical parts used by Honda in their Formula Ford racing engine Fit conversion. It is also similar to the earlier Outboard "Fit" engine, rated for 5800 rpm. The Rotax 912 does not have the only licence to operate at elevated rpm for extended time periods. The Viking has a custom designed dual ECU (engine computer), integrated cowl / radiator / oil cooler, cooling system, aircraft quality exhaust and muffler and a host of "Aircraft" and not automotive quality parts. It will be used by the entire light aircraft community. it has been welcomed by manufacturers of trikes, powered parachutes, homebuilts, and will be certified for factory built LSA aircraft.
Jan
The Viking is based on Honda engine parts. These are identical parts used by Honda in their Formula Ford racing engine Fit conversion. It is also similar to the earlier Outboard "Fit" engine, rated for 5800 rpm. The Rotax 912 does not have the only licence to operate at elevated rpm for extended time periods. The Viking has a custom designed dual ECU (engine computer), integrated cowl / radiator / oil cooler, cooling system, aircraft quality exhaust and muffler and a host of "Aircraft" and not automotive quality parts. It will be used by the entire light aircraft community. it has been welcomed by manufacturers of trikes, powered parachutes, homebuilts, and will be certified for factory built LSA aircraft.
Jan
Like the bulletproof Subaru engine, I am sure that the Fit engine is superb and I would not hesitate to have either one... In their respective cars, that is. That is what they have been engineered for. As others, especially Scott, have pointed out here and this will be redundant, but... It's all about aircraft requirements if one uses these engines. That is, the need for a great ,
PSRU, a great ignition system, a great cooling system. So one sing the praises of the Fit engine all day long, but the devil is in the details here for sure. I'm sure Jan will weigh in here and update us on these factors.