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 Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:23 am Post subject: Engine for 601XL (No flame here...) |
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Nope, no flame here, just a polite observation. I remember when the most successful certified airplane manufacturer in the world thought the big wings should always go in the front. Seems to me one of the guys that thought differently just flew one of his planes in SPACE. I wonder where we'd be if the Wright brothers had listened to the guys who thought they were nuts? One of the reason we've got "EXPERIMENTAL" stenciled on our airplanes is because some of us just don't want to drive a spam can. I don't care if someone has a bottle rocket strapped to his plane. Does it perform well with an acceptable margin of safety? Light that sucker up! Robert L. Stone wrote: | Quote: | I know I will get flamed on this one but it's my opinion and one of the most sucessful kit manufactures in the country (RV) is of the same opinion and that is Automobile engines belong in cars and aircraft engines are the only ones that should be in aircraft. So Mr Randy Bryant, you made a good choice.
Bob Stone, Harker Heights, Tx
Zodiac XL (Not too far along)
| Quote: | ----- Original Message -----
From: Randy Bryant (randy(at)n344rb.com)
To: zenith-list(at)matronics.com (zenith-list(at)matronics.com)
Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Engine for 601XL
I've been debating this same issue for a while now myself. Ever since I first decided to build the XL, I've planned on using a Corvair conversion, bought the manual...etc. Even after "deciding" on the Corvair, I still have researched other engine options, including other auto conversions. I finally made up my mind, and have decided to go with the Lycoming O-235, and have purchased one. Not a slam on other engines, this was just my choice. I'm sure Jab, Rotax..etc. owners are happy with their choice, and I've made mine as well, deciding to go with the O-235.
Thoughts that went into my decision were not totally based on finances, although that did play a part. There were other elements such as reliability, proven track record, available mechanics for the brand/type, parts availabilty...etc.
Just my .02,
Randy
XL - Wings - Plans Only
http://www.n344rb.com
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From: T. Graziano (tonyplane(at)bellsouth.net)
To: zenith-list(at)matronics.com (zenith-list(at)matronics.com)
Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 10:06 PM
Subject: Re: Engine for 601XL
I've been flying the Jabiru 3300 in my 601XL for the past year. FWF good quality. Just finished my first annual condition insp and have 120 flight hrs. Great engine, good gas mileage, easily uses mogas or 100LL; Jab sounds like - -- - an airplane engine. Would do it again with the Jab. Jabiru USA is really good to work with.
Tony Graziano N493TG
Engine for 601XL From: allpro2(at)bellsouth.net ([email]allpro2(at)bellsouth.net?subject=Re:%20Engine%20for%20601XL&replyto=003101c6b42e$6402a8c0(at)Bill[/email]) Date: [b]Sun Jul 30 - 4:21 PM[/b]
| Quote: | | Quote: | I realize this is probably old hat to most of you, but I am thinking
about the 601 XL. If you were going to jump in today, which engine
would you choose?
The Corvair certainly is attractive price wise. The Jabiru 3300 seems
to be catching on and the Jabiru factory certainly does have a complete
firewall forward package. The Rotax 912s is probably the most
expensive.
Actual payload in the real world, is there that much difference? Maybe
20 pounds at most??
Thank you for your comments.
Bill in central Florida
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