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New Viking engine

Discussion in 'Firewall Forward' started by Kyle Communications, Feb 10, 2011.

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  1. Kyle Communications Supplyer of Icom and Vertex Radios also Brauniger

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    Does anyone know if there are any operating yet here in OZ..I looked at the website and see a guy building a sierra or cheetah has got one on the way soon. The price is certainly fantastic just over half the cost of a 100hp rotax new and the Viking is 110hp but its about 5kg heavier and I think the fuel economy maybe slightly worse. Any info that you have found out would be appreciated

    Mark
    Kyle Communications, Feb 10, 2011
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  2. fly_tornado Well-Known Member

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    The real advantage with the jazz engine is that once you own the PSRU and all the accessories, changing over motors is a lot cheaper than reconditioning a Rotax.
    fly_tornado, Feb 10, 2011
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    I was looking at the website this morning, the whole concept looks bloody great. Honda have always made such great engines. tipping it on it's side is just brilliant, it means that it can compete with all the flat fours. I bet the economy is miles better than a Rotax...Having higher compression, fuel injected, ok with ethanol as well....
    geoffreywh, Feb 12, 2011
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    I agree, as a automobile conversion .It looks very appealing and very professional.
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    Mine will be leaving the US in the next few weeks, two months early.
    Its going into the Morgan Couger l am building.

    It has the same engine mount postions as a Jabiru and prop hub dimensions as a Rotax.
    Gearbox oil temp can be monitered and it has a sight glass for the gearbox oil level.
    Twin ECU's.

    regards Bruce
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  6. eightyknots Well-Known Member

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    How much will the Viking engine be all up, landed in Oz? (I'm trying to do a comparison with Rotax)
    eightyknots, Feb 14, 2011
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    Looks like its going to be $15k, including the GST

    regards Bruce the very poor.
    Sloper, Feb 15, 2011
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  8. Kyle Communications Supplyer of Icom and Vertex Radios also Brauniger

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    Hi Bruce
    When you were talking to them did they tell you of anyone else here in Australia that has one or are you the virgin tester out here?

    Mark
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  9. Sloper Active Member

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    l think mine is the first delivered for Australia, there are another two coming in April.

    l think there are a few guys whatching to see what happens.

    regards Bruce
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  10. Kyle Communications Supplyer of Icom and Vertex Radios also Brauniger

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    Well I will be watching you can bet. I am not due for my engine for the Sav until probably 3rd quarter this year and the money saving and extra horsepower are very appealing. Please keep us all abreast of what its like and when you expect it to arrive
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    $15K seems a lot for an auto conversion. I was quoted $2.5K for a honda engine with less than 10k on the clock.
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  12. Kyle Communications Supplyer of Icom and Vertex Radios also Brauniger

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    15k landed here in gst for the complete engine ready to go with gearbox dual ECU's with a whole heap of new machined metalwork to make it lighter???? seems a good price to me...you priced a 100hp rotax from old Bert lately and the Viking is 110hp with the abiliity to pump it to 117hp for short periods if required

    Mark
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    But you have to reinvent the wheel and l have a warrenty.

    regards Bruce
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  14. eightyknots Well-Known Member

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    Yes, I would be very interested as well, as an alternative Savannah engine.

    The Viking has to be better on paper (cost, power, fuel economy, reliabilty, etc.) before people would favour an alterative to the ubiquitous Rotax donk.
    eightyknots, Feb 20, 2011
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  15. eightyknots Well-Known Member

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    I noticed, from today's "news" section from the Viking website, that one brave Savannah owner has ordered one. If you look carefully, you'll see an engine order from another member of this forum. http://www.vikingaircraftengines.com/news/News.html

    Some Recent viking-110 orders and their aircraft types



    Robert601 HDS
    Thomas601 XL
    Alpi Aviationaircraft
    Bill Aventura
    StephenCH-601
    RayCH-601
    RichardCH-601 HD
    Tom ShawCH-601HD
    PeterCH-650
    RichardCH-650

    RobertCH-701
    RandallCH-701
    PeterCH-701
    Andrew Dent CH-701
    BobbyCH-701
    MasonCH-701
    PeterCH-701
    DanielCH-701
    FredCH-750
    RudyCH-750

    AlbertCH-750
    JeromeCH-750
    BurtonCH-750
    LarryCH-750
    RichardCH-750
    RichardCH-750
    ChairatCH-750
    Bruce HartleyCougar
    Rotor FlightDominator
    MarcusFOX V7


    Infinity Power Par.Infinity
    ThomasJust Aircraft
    RobertJust Aircraft
    BrianJust Aircraft
    GeraldJust Aircraft
    DaveJust Aircraft
    EdwardKitfox
    EdwardKitfox 4
    JohnLittle Gyro
    RolandMurphy Rebel

    MalcolmRV-12
    Jun RV-12
    RonaldRV-12
    Donald RV-12
    GlenSavanna
    TomSeaRey
    ChristopherSeaRey
    CharlesSeaRey
    KlausSeaRey
    DwayneSearey
    ThomasSearey LSX

    LloydSeaRey LSX
    MaxSonex
    HowardSonex
    PeterSonex
    PhilipSonex
    NedSonex
    RussellSonex Nose
    BrianStorch
    RamseyTri Q200
    Juan CarlosTRIKE
    JamesWaiex
    eightyknots, Jul 29, 2011
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  16. Kyle Communications Supplyer of Icom and Vertex Radios also Brauniger

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    Bruce's engine shouldn't be too far away now
    I ordered the 912 for my Sav about 2 weeks ago...will look at the Viking when I build the next Savannah but I will be keeping tabs on all the info for them as it comes online...They should have a lot of hours on them by then. Although Max Tedesco is building a new version more like a technam/small cessna called a Spirit. Initial data looks good its faster than a sad and not as low stall speed but still extremely good better than most around

    Mark
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    The Ship has entered Bass Strait.

    regards Bruce
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    I noticed that nearly half of the engine orders are for zenith 601s, 701s, or 750s
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  19. eightyknots Well-Known Member

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    There's even one going in a gyrocopter :prop:
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    The trips half over, just has to get from the wharf to your place via customs:ohyeah:

    Looking at the site and pics, can't see if it has dual ignition.
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