Bill
I am also fitting a Jabiru 2200 engine. Since it comes with a standard
engine mount there will not be much chance to change the distance from the
firewall without major structural change. Since the Jabiru is 32 lb lighter
than most VW derivatives I will use the battery position to make sure that
the CofG is in the right place. I probably wont have much problem though, I
also have an extra fuel tank built into the forward turtle deck, so the
lighter engine should just about make up for the heavier forward structure.
David Baker
Perth
-----Original Message-----
From: William Ginn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thursday, 28 May, 1998 7:57 AM
Subject: DFLY: Balanced View
>Dear All,
>
>I will be most grateful if any Dragon-flyers would let me know the
>following about their aircraft:
>
>Engine Type and HP
>
>Engine Weight (approx will do)
>
>Arm of Engine
>
>Empty Weight of Aircraft (Basic Weight)
>
>Location of the Empty CofG wrt datum
>
>Arm of the Pilot/Passenger seat
>
>Arm of the main fuel tank
>
>Arm of the Header Fuel Tank
>
>I am trying to see what effect a lighter engine will have on the Weight
>and Balance. Is anyone using or planning to use a Jabiru or Rotax 912
>engine?
>
>Thanks for your help
>
>Bill Ginn
>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Sydney Australia
>02-94188895
>
>
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