Microlighters

Posted: **Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:35 am**

With the dollar strengthining (spelling?) Rotax engines in SA are going up end of next week, or before if stocks run out.
This will affect all imports as well - so if you planning on buying new get your order in now

Posted: **Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:55 pm**

Looks like we this will just have to start converting BMW & Honda motors ... Rattexes already a darn Rip off... those 912's are such neat motors

We have 2 localy developed BMW 1100 Bikemotor powered trikes with dual electronic Ignition / Fuel injection flying along happily for past year - and soon to swop out to test 1200 motors
All up cost extimated to be around R70000 for 105/110hp

Posted: **Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:06 pm**

I think it is the Euro exchange rate we need to worry about.

There was a Bush Baby at FAFK flying with a R100 BMW motor. (the classic BMW air head). I do not know how well it flew but what a beautiful sound. Nothing like the much loved Ratex screech.

Posted: **Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:08 pm**

Junkie wrote: soon to swop out to test 1200 motors

Hmmm, I wonder how AUKie will do with a little 100hp BMW1100 motor? Are they selling these motors when they upgrade?

Posted: **Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:23 pm**

Thats the plan i think (Frans & Jan)

Posted: **Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:32 pm**

Junkie wrote: We have 2 localy developed BMW 1100 Bikemotor powered trikes

I certainly hope they don't fly like BMW driver's drive

hat, coat, flamesuit, bullet vest etc etc)

Posted: **Thu Jun 29, 2006 4:52 pm**

kb wrote:
I certainly hope they don't fly like BMW driver's drive

hat, coat, flamesuit, bullet vest etc etc)

These are MOTORBIKE motors and everyone know the BMW motorbike riders are the elite of the motorcycling world (classic Air Heads riders are the royalty)

Posted: **Thu Jun 29, 2006 5:24 pm**

So it also mean that you have to buy your next plane now and hang on a little before you sell your existing one.

Posted: **Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:01 pm**

What about the aerovee engine at US$5995 ? Excellent value for money and is now in DUAL ignition....

Visit: http://www.aeroconversions.com/aero_vee_2002.html

Posted: **Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:01 pm**

From this angle

it looks asif this engine doesn't need wings to fly

Posted: **Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:48 pm**

FAWGie wrote:What about the aerovee engine at US$5995 ? Excellent value for money and is now in DUAL ignition....

Any flying in SA yet?

Posted: **Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:02 pm**

Thunderboy wrote:
FAWGie wrote:What about the aerovee engine at US$5995 ? Excellent value for money and is now in DUAL ignition....

Any flying in SA yet?

Not sure, but it is the recommeded engien of choice by Sonex....check out their site.....

http://www.sonexaircraft.com/

Posted: **Fri Jun 30, 2006 7:38 pm**

I know of one in a Whisper with fuel injection conversion. Their fuel economy is great.

Posted: **Sat Jul 01, 2006 3:22 am**

Dis sommer 'n blygemaakte volla enjin man!

Posted: **Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:04 am**

Cloud Warrior wrote:Dis sommer 'n blygemaakte volla enjin man!

CW, are you using afrikaans on the Abs over there?

The eninge is based on the VW sub assembly,but the dual ignition and carb system is totally new.....Did you know that the Jabiru engine is based on Toyota parts? I prefer an engine that hums at 3000 rpm in the cruise than one that shrills at 5800 rpm (both being 4-stroke) like the 912......

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