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Postby The Agent » Tue Feb 07, 2006 9:01 pm

Hey Papa G you only managed to fall in the house by knocking the door right out of the hinges, in this forum it's all about afordable aviation and engines play a big role, I hope and trust that your project will be a sucsess as we realy need some other form of a power plant for the lighter stuff. I use a 80 hp Jabiru engine and for what I fly I am very impressed.
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Postby ACE » Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:39 am

Welcome papa-g, as you can see, we are all going to follow developments closely in the future.

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Postby Tailspin » Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:49 am

Hey Pappa-g

Welcome to the Forum <*>

Sounds very very good. Goodluck and i hope all works out :lol:

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Postby Sonex711 » Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:50 am

Hey Papa - welcome to the "other side"...

I'm also keeping a close eye on the "little" engine. I'm sure it would work a dream in my Savannah!
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Postby RV4ker (RIP) » Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:13 am

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Agreed. I think it would be great in the Sav. Nice think is you could order the 912 mounts and jut bolt it on. John was a bit worried about the additional engineering that would be required if you use alternative eng. This sounds like it will be a dream fit....

mmmmmm 155hp would mean maybe 5 metre takeoff run :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Postby Smiley » Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:14 am

Helloooo Pappa G

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Postby RV4ker (RIP) » Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:21 am

On instrument side MGL avionics in CT and easyplan guys are busy brewing a full colour EFIS and EIS. Will be more expensive than steam gauges, but promises to be competitive with Dynon and BMA and local is Lekka. :wink: Was installed in ZU-MGL at Ysters airshow, but they keepin MUM regarding possible shipping date and cost. :?
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Postby Sonex711 » Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:32 am

RV4ker wrote:On instrument side MGL avionics in CT and easyplan guys are busy brewing a full colour EFIS and EIS. Will be more expensive than steam gauges, but promises to be competitive with Dynon and BMA and local is Lekka. :wink: Was installed in ZU-MGL at Ysters airshow, but they keepin MUM regarding possible shipping date and cost. :?
he he... Mailed Rainier a couple of weeks ago about this. Maybe the Easter Bunny will have some surprizes.

I saved ±R18k when I ordered my Savannah kit by leaving out the intruments and electrics for this reason. I'm planning either a Strato ULTRA HORIZON XL or the new colour one. I've flown ±100 hours with an Ultra in my T-bird and never had a moments problems. The only steam gauge will be a 2 1/4" ASI in case of electrical failure :shock:

I also ordered the 912 engine mount (it's a beautiful piece of engineering). Held off on engine for now (don't want it rotting in the garage).
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Postby RV4ker (RIP) » Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:31 am

Sonex711 wrote:he he... Mailed Rainier a couple of weeks ago about this. Maybe the Easter Bunny will have some surprizes.
Have not seen anything on either's web, but will keep lookin.... :lol:
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Postby papa-g » Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:50 am

Ok seeing as I knocked the door of the hinges, I will tip toe around.. :D

Thanx for the welcome, great bunch of folk here...... :D :D :D :D

Heheeh, RV4ker, 120 is plenty for what you guy's need - kis.. :wink:
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Postby RV4ker (RIP) » Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:35 pm

:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: Power hungry.. In RV 150hp is plenty, but 180 is BEAUTIFUL :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby Tailspin » Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:47 pm

wonder how my little VP-1 (which only needs 50 HP) would do with 100 + strapped to the nose (**) (-)

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