Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Re: (unknown)

Jabirus are good engines from what I hear but they are still heavier
than the Rotax 912ULS and don't have the extensive service network and
training system set up in the US that Rotax does. IMHO both are major
considerations if the engine is to be put in use at a flight school.

Helen

jimmyg51147 wrote:
> Helen:
> I liked your sumation of the LSA information and would add only that in line item one there is the Jabiru as well.
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> --- In Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, Helen Woods <Helen_Woods@...> wrote:
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>> There are now 100 different models of LSAs out on the market and the
>> quality of plane and customer service varies widely with them. I run a
>> large LSA flight school and we are a dealer for Tecnam aircraft. From a
>> flight school stand point, here are a few points to look into when
>> selecting a plane:
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>> 1. Useful load - only a few models have enough useful load for two
>> mature men and fuel. All of those have a Rotax engine so you'll want to
>> learn about these and send your A&P to Rotax school. Never trust the
>> published numbers when shopping. Many LSA manufacturers seriously
>> exaggerate their numbers. Always ask an owner what the actual useful
>> load is.
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