Graeme,
In regards to engines, I think it all boils down to how many headaches you want
to give yourself before you actually fly your Europa. In changing from the
'normal'
type of engine (Rotax 912 range) to one that has not been tested, certified
in a Europa somewhere else will give you so many problems that your head
will spin... engine mounts, new cowlings, cooling problems, propeller types,
not to mention of the miles of paperwork for/ with your regulator. The small
savings you may make on the engine cost will be gobbled up, 5 times, by all
these
issues above. But if you want to be part of the R&D, by all means give it
a go... !
Richard
Classic Monowheel, Rotax 912UL, 5Y-LRY, Kenya
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