For whatever it's worth kids... I've flown two prototype 912S engines already...
(about to fly a third)--WOW!!! These things will reportedly out-torque a 914 at
low level and the acceleration is impressive. I really like what I've seen so
far and if this isn't the PERFECT Europa engine, it's gonna be awfully close.
I'm sworn to secrecy beyond this.... but I'm awfully impressed so far.
Jim
Captain Edsky wrote:
> Dear All
>
> I was thinking today about the cost of the 914, which is probably what our
> chosen engine will have to be in order to get the short field takeoff
> performance promised by Europa. But then (assuming that I know very little
> about engines, cos I don't) I pondered upon the thought of using a 912 but
> adding Nitro Methane ( at least I think thats the stuff) to the fuel. I know
> that it can be used in cars and and bikes etc but what about in the Rotax.
> Perhaps it burns much hotter or causes an acidic reation that damages the
> engine?
>
> Any Ideas?
>
> Chees Ed
>
> South East London Flying Group
>
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