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mdnanwelch7(at)hotmail.co
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 Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 5:32 am Post subject: HKS Engine Report |
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Hey Guys!
Now, I've been pretty busy the last few days..so in case someone
already mentioned this don't shoot me. I just haven't had the time to read
ALL the latest Kolb-list emails. I hope to catch up by this weekend.
However, I have noticed a couple of emails with the subject as " HKS".
I thought I'd mention
"Kitplanes magazine did a thorough engine report on the HKS 700E in the
latest edition.
In case anyone wants to read it, I can scan the report and email it to
you. Let me know. email is: mdanwelch(at)hotmail.com
Again, i apologize if someone has already stated this....I just didn't
see it. Mike in SW Utah
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acepilot(at)telus.net
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| Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 8:55 am Post subject: HKS Engine Report |
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Hi Guys,
Have been a member of this list for a couple of years. Really am thankful for all the info available and I guess it is time to ask for some feedback on this subject.
I am flying a Twinstar MKII with a Rotax 532. I have put 340 hrs of great flying on this engine with no problems. I am now looking at a 300 TBO as that is what is recommended. I fly on the West Coast of Vancouver British Columbia, Canada. Most of my flying is in the mountains or over water. I will fly 27 miles across the strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. or over 6000ft passes to get somewhere.
Always in the back of my mind is when is this little 2 stroke going to quite. Most of my fellow pilots here have gone over to the 4 stroke Rotax and can't say enough about it. I can't go up
as I am already over the recomended power for this aircraft. I yearn for the peace of mind that a 4 stroke delivers so I have been looking for something better for a couple of years now.
The HKS700E seems to be the answer, my only reservation regarding this engine is the air cooled system. Any feedback would be appreciated
Regards
Harry
Twinstar MKII
Vancouver, BC
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Dave Bigelow
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Location: Kamuela, Hawaii
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| Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: HKS Engine Report |
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| Quote: | "Kitplanes magazine" did a thorough engine report on the HKS 700E in the
latest edition. |
Mike, would you scan and post the HKS report? I couldn't get your email address to work.
Harry, look here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?t=13013. So far, I haven't had any cooling issues with my HKS.
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JetPilot
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| Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:12 am Post subject: Re: HKS Engine Report |
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Harry,
I would not fly ANY single engine airplane over water, especailly cold water. Engines do quit, and much more often in experimental - ultralight aircraft. Many times the engine is not the problem, it is fuel system, an error in installation, etc. etc. It makes little difference why the engine quit if you end up in 40 degree seawater that will kill you in a few minutes. I have a Rotax 912 here in Florida and will not fly over water. There have been a couple cases in the last 2 years in our small club of Ultralights having to ditch in the water here due to engine fialure.
As far as the air cooling of the HKS, there is nothing wrong with or unreliable about air cooling. The most reliable certified aircraft engines are all air cooled, that should not worry you.
Mike
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