Re: [Titanaircraft] Re: Engine Selection

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From: Jim Covington <jim@covington.name>
To: Titanaircraft@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 6:26:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Titanaircraft] Re: Engine Selection

I have done alot of reading about the jabiru engines and am very impressed but like you I haven't really heard of anyone that changed them out other than the 3300 as you said.  That speaks volumes by itself.

Dave
 
It says a lot about the Jabiru 2200 that although there have been
thousands made, there are very few used ones for sale. I have honestly
not heard of anyone removing a 2200 from any type of aircraft and
replacing it with another engine (except for replacing it with a 3300.)
Not to say it hasn't happened, but it's certainly not common.

People who fly in front of (or behind) them like them.

motionaero2 wrote:
>
>
> Derek,
>
> There have been alot of engines tried, both successfully and
> unsuccessfully. They include:
>
> VW - Rather heavy, has some CG issues and requires the flaps to be
> shortened to mount
>
> HKS 700E - Nice engine and easy to install, but not in the same power
> range as the Jabiru 2200/3300 and Rotax 912
>
> Subaru - Too heavy for this application
>
> Air Hog - There was talk, but I'm not sure anyone has installed one
>
> Hirth F30 - Has not proven to be a real reliable engine
>
> Derek,
>
> as Kimberly will tell you, I doubt there is anyone who has thought
> alot more about, and schemed of ways to get, a less expensive engine
> for a Tornado than me, but we finally elected to go the Jabiru route.
> And believe me, you will find that when you have a new plane it is
> wonderful to know that you are taking off with something that has
> flown on hundreds of other Tornados and proven extremely reliable. The
> Jabirus and 912 family of Rotax will continue to dominate for quite a
> while, in my opinion.
>
> If money is a problem, look for a good used engine. For example, you
> might find someone who is selling a good used 2200 because they are
> upgrading to a 3300. Before you buy, be sure to consult all of your
> family of Tornado friends here on the list so you don't end up buying
> one of the older versions of the 2200 or 912 that will cost you a
> bundle to upgrade. Remember, we are here to watch your back!
>
> Mark
>
> --- In Titanaircraft@ yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:Titanaircra ft%40yahoogroups .com>, "Derek Lewis"
> <numskull99@ ...> wrote:
> >
> > I know the Rotax and Jabiru are the recommended engines for the Tornado.
> > But has anyone tryed any other engines?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Derek Lewis
> >
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Jim, 

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