Jabiru V Rotax reliability?

Hi Jonathan

Thanks for your input too. I can see the logic behind the gearbox giving
more power. I suppose it was the high revving engine that worried me most
but with todays technology then 5000RPM is no big deal.

Phil


"Model Flyer" wrote in message
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"Joe" wrote in message
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Thanks Michael, thought being from Australia you would have been a
Jabiru
fan.so guess you have had problems with them.


I was talking to the agent for the Eurostar here in Ireland and he
said that many prefere the Rotax option because it's geared it can
turn a larger three bladed prop than the Jabiru. This gives better
take off performance and rate of climb. It also gived the impression
of better flying performance, however that I cannot comment on. Both
are very nice running engines.
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Cheers,
Jonathan Lowe
modelflyer at antispam dot net

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Phil


"Michael Coates" wrote in message
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Answer = Buy the Rotax.......

Joe wrote:
Looking to buy either a Jabiru or Rotax 4 stroke engine.

RELIABILITY is the most important factor.

Seems like the Jabiru should be better with lower RPM but
believe that
Rotax
have more engines in service and therefore more development
time and
hence
reliability.

Any comments welcomed.

Phil