jbryant520
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Anyone here flying the RV-12 with Viking or UL-Power ?
What has your experience been with ether of the two?
Thanks
Joe
What has your experience been with ether of the two?
Thanks
Joe
Quite a few ULPower. I am building my 12iS with a ULPower engine. .
I've been following that same engine's development (well, as much as gets posted, which isn't much). Have there been any updates from anyone about that engine since last August? Saving 60lbs compared to an O-235, while producing a bit more horsepower, is nothing to sniff at. I know people like power and speed, but this engine would be a great match for the RV-9, and a fantastic engine for something like a Long-EZ, not to mention basically anything else out there that's running an O-200 or O-235 or a Rotax.I have been following the new engine being developed by John Torode (Vashon & Dynon) and will take a look at installing one when it becomes available. Looks like a cross of an O-200 style design with electronic ignition and fuel injection at far less weight. From the update below, I would guess Dynon is developing the ECU (combining the EMS-220 with the ECU would be a great product). I expect the Vashon Ranger is the target of this engine, which would also make it perfect for the RV-12.
http://www.epi-eng.com/aircraft_engine_products/aircooled_4-cyl_aircraft_engine.htm
I've been following that same engine's development (well, as much as gets posted, which isn't much). Have there been any updates from anyone about that engine since last August? Saving 60lbs compared to an O-235, while producing a bit more horsepower, is nothing to sniff at. I know people like power and speed, but this engine would be a great match for the RV-9, and a fantastic engine for something like a Long-EZ, not to mention basically anything else out there that's running an O-200 or O-235 or a Rotax.