the_other_dougreeves
Well Known Member
There's been lots of discussion on this on other threads, but I thought I'd start a new thread for this. My pro-con list:
Rotax 912S
Pro:
Lightweight - allows for high usable load
Quiet (depening on mufler choice)
Low gas consumption
Likes 91 octane MoGas
Supported by Van
Growing installed base
Con:
Higher initial cost
Doesn't like 100LL
Needs non-aviation oil
Unknowns:
Combination water/oil cooling
Overhaul cost
Jabiru 3300
Pro:
More power (120 take-off, 105 continuous)
More like a traditional engine (Lyc, TCM)
Con:
Higher fuel consumption
Not supported by Van
Unknowns:
Factory support
TCM O-200 and Lyc O-235
Pro:
Traditional engines - easy to service
Lower cost - available used
Con:
Higher weight - reduces usable load
Others?
Rotax 912S
Pro:
Lightweight - allows for high usable load
Quiet (depening on mufler choice)
Low gas consumption
Likes 91 octane MoGas
Supported by Van
Growing installed base
Con:
Higher initial cost
Doesn't like 100LL
Needs non-aviation oil
Unknowns:
Combination water/oil cooling
Overhaul cost
Jabiru 3300
Pro:
More power (120 take-off, 105 continuous)
More like a traditional engine (Lyc, TCM)
Con:
Higher fuel consumption
Not supported by Van
Unknowns:
Factory support
TCM O-200 and Lyc O-235
Pro:
Traditional engines - easy to service
Lower cost - available used
Con:
Higher weight - reduces usable load
Others?