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Is there any particular reason why more than just cause that’s the only thing you re used to ?TimTaylor wrote:I prefer Continental over Rotax any day.
I'm used to both.Warmi wrote:Is there any particular reason why more than just cause that’s the only thing you re used to ?TimTaylor wrote:I prefer Continental over Rotax any day.
It is clear to me that both engines are just as reliable if maintained well. My “40s technology” comment was based on the fact that rotax has certain undeniable advantages due to being more modern design and as such is much better fit for small and light planes.FastEddieB wrote:I’ve owned planes with Continentals, Lycomings, and now a ROTAX.
I think reliability in comparable sizes is comparable. Each has strong and weak points. The ROTAX can come across as quirky if most of your prior experience is in the “legacy” brands.
Personally, I’ve come to slightly prefer the ROTAX. A large part is if you’re paying for the maintenance, I think the ROTAX is more economical.
But there’s no accounting for taste!
I guess I was naive, but back in 2006 when I first began contemplating the new Light Sport classification, I was envisioning entry-level LSA’s closer to $50k or $60k. I thought if the price was comparable to a new Lexus, let’s say, it would open up a whole new market of “impulse buyers”. Lots of recreational vehicles, power boats and the like selling in that bracket with little price resistance.Nomore767 wrote:Interesting that the Ranger is (for now) priced under $100k which is what many aspiring LSA customers originally wanted.
Agree. Just think it’s interesting that the Merlin is almost identical to the SkyCatcher in most respects (including the stoke) but with many “refinements” over the Cessna. Their SLSA could have been much different but it’s almost like they got a SkyCatcher and thought how can we improve this really nice SLSA, and they did.TimTaylor wrote:A stoke control stick is a non-issue. It's actually preferable over a regular stick to me because it's easier to get in and out of the airplane. Another reason I prefer the SkyCatcher over the Remos GX. I also prefer metal over plastic.
We have that, Eddie. It's called Part 103.FastEddieB wrote:
Maybe we need a new Light Light Sport category!