John Boyle wrote:
Phil wrote:
On Jul 23, 7:13 pm, "Morgans" wrote:
"Scott Skylane" wrote

Don't knock the O-200 quite so fast. The 162 is getting the "D"
model engine,
the Type Spec of which hasn't even been issued, yet. I would be
surprised if
Continental doesn't incorporate some improvements to the cylinder
design. As
a rugged, easy-to-maintain light aircraft powerplant, I personally
think they
made a good choice.
I agree, most completely!

The fact that it has the O-200 would make me buy it, rather than the
Rotax
powered LSA's.

Anyone know what a weight comparison would be for a firewall forward
installation of a 200 vs. a 912?
--
Jim in NC

I don't know what the firewall-forward weights would be, but the basic
dry weight of the Rotax is 132 lbs versus 170 lbs for the Continental.

To All: I think from the sake of costs, that a Legend J-3 would be a
better deal. Ironically, it uses the same engine.

The best figures I've seen quoted for the o-200 give about 23 litres per
hour. Compared to my Rotax 912 at 13 litres per hour this is THIRSTY.
Even with the lower cost of avgas in the US, the difference must be
enormous.
For reference, 10 extra litres per hour means $15.30 extra per hour here
in Australia.
Gregg