2 stroke versus 4 stroke

[GDL]

Hi Maj. I concur completely with the reliability of the 912. The country I fly in is rugged and demanding and with few places to put down safely (depending where I am). My Rans with the 582 did have an engine failure in that area in hot and high conditions and I wouldn't repeat that error again. The 912 didn't even breathe hard. I know of 912 that have almost 4000 (that is beyond the core lifespan according to Rotax) and come out looking almost new. I don't agree with that but shows the reliability. I have never had a failure on my engine.

 

I try and tell the conventional guys around here about the reliability but they are not interested.

 

 

[HEON]

The 912 80hp here GBL is also clocking up extreme hours. Some in mustering aircraft (thus low mostly hot flying with frequent throttle changes) are reported over 4000hr and still going well

 

 

[Thirsty]

Just proves that engines like to be used (though not abused!) hard.

 

 

[Latestarter]

G'day all,

 

That feedback is excellent. I reckon I want a 912!

 

The comments re the Slepcev Storch sounded interesting. Does anyone have experience with them?

 

thanks everyone

 

 

[GDL]

Hi Heon. I meant to ask yesterday what you thought of your Super Petrel. I have a friend who owns one in Europe who has now put a 120 hp Yamaha engine in his. Should be flying very soon. The SeaStar dealer for North America (successor to Petrel) has his business about 150 km from where I live. Visited him several years ago. Very nice flying boat.

 

 

[HEON]

G'day GDL...the Super Petrel is great. You can find out more in the "Super Petrel LS" thread in the Supplier's and Services forum...or PM me if specifics required/web site etc

 

 

[dazza 38]

Hi GDL, sorry mate i miss your post #24.Thanks for the update on Tracy.I forgot about the fuel consumption of the rotary until i read your post.Thanks for the heads Up.Cheers