Uhhm...a Continental up front? You might be better off considering an RV-9A.
The XS
is pretty much designed around the Rotax, and definitely around engines
weighing less than 200lbs.
The Jabiru 3300 will fit, but it is pushing the weight limit.
The average Rotax-equipped Europa, according to Flightcrafters, comes in at
around 850-880 lbs
empty with a useful load of around 500 lbs. That's about the minimum for
two, full tanks, and luggage.
An engine 50-100 lbs heavier than the Rotaxes would make the Europa a nice
loaded-touring single-place ship.
Shaun
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dwight Morgan" <morgandc@dwightandannette.us>
Subject: IO-240 and Super 200
Hi all, I have been lurking for awhile. I live in Washington state. I have
a couple of questions.
Has anyone put a Continental engine in their planes? I was thinking of an
IO-240 or a Super 200. Would they fit? Would weight and balance be doable?
I guess this also opens up the can of worms with how everyone feels about
reliability of all of the different engines. Would the 914 have a higher
ceiling that the IO-240 due to the turbo?
Second, as I am looking at kit planes, two have risen to the top, the Europa
and the Pulsar Super 100. I like the efficiency and removable wings of the
Europa, but I hope that the Pulsar may have more cabin width at the
shoulders and allows more std engine options, and is a little faster.
Thanks for your input,
Dwight
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