The US dollar is falling like a rock. I had some ideas about alternative engines, but only in the last half a year the value of a Mattituck IO320 has fallen the equivalent of 4500 US$ or 20%. The same is true for everything from the US, RVs included (too bad I purchased the kit when the dollar was 10-15% higher than today...)
According to analysts the US $ is supposed to fall an additional 20-30% within a relatively short time (1/2 to 1 year). This means that the cost of a Lycoming or clone has been literaly cut in half within the time span of a year or so.
Just wanted to mention it in case others from Europe are going to order kits or engines. Right now it is a good idea to watch the exchange rates, and probably wait some months. It's rather strange, but the Rotax 912S will become more expensive than a IO360 within a short time (in Europe)
According to analysts the US $ is supposed to fall an additional 20-30% within a relatively short time (1/2 to 1 year). This means that the cost of a Lycoming or clone has been literaly cut in half within the time span of a year or so.
Just wanted to mention it in case others from Europe are going to order kits or engines. Right now it is a good idea to watch the exchange rates, and probably wait some months. It's rather strange, but the Rotax 912S will become more expensive than a IO360 within a short time (in Europe)