Dear Europa builders,
I would like to make my instrument panel IFR capable and after adding up
the current draw for the items which I would like to install, plus nav
lights, strobes, etc. it appears that the output from the standard Rotax
alternator could be marginal or inadequate. Choice of a hydraulic VP
prop and associated governor also would eliminate the vacuum pump and
require electric gyros which will aggravate the situation. I know that
there is a 40A belt driven auxiliary alternator available from Rotax
(alternative also available at http://www.ultralight.ca/rotax.htm).
However, although I do not have my Europa/XS cowling yet, I am sure this
auxiliary generator will not fit inside the cowling without significant
reshaping.
Has anyone tried this idea of an auxiliary generator on the Europa with
a Rotax 912 installation and if so, do you have advice and
recommendations for the installation ? I would be grateful for your
comments.
(My current build status is at the fitting of the fuselage top, next
steps are fitting of wings and flap drive tube. Am very envious of you
guys going on exotic trips here, there and everywhere.)
Best regards,
John Wigney, A099
North Carolina
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