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mat said:
wonder what is the secret to be at 130hp on this plane
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The RV-12 usually comes with a 100 HP Rotax. The UL engine is cheaper, 40 lbs lighter and is air cooled whereas the Rotax is water cooled, needs a radiator, is a geared engine that turns over 5,000 RPM in cruise. The UL is direct drive, air cooled and of German design.
 
jss165 said:
How much are you asking for it? how many hours on the airframe and engine?
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Everything is brand new and we’re waiting on the inspector…$100,000 wheelpants included but not yet installed. BTW, we ran the engine and taxied it…smooth as silk.
 
pierre smith said:
This is 30% more power,
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At least, it is if you have the right prop to turn 3150 RPM with any efficiency.

pierre smith said:
40 lbs lighter
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This claim goes around. I have only seen one true W&B on a -12 and it didn't really work out this way.

pierre smith said:
20 MPH faster and a much quicker climb rate!
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Interesting to have that data on an aircraft that hasn't been tested to verify performance with cooling, etc.

I'm familiar with one excellent example and I think it's a great combo. Expectations should be realistic though.
 
sansoneservices said:
I should get DM’s…Thanks
N8DAV8R said:
At least, it is if you have the right prop to turn 3150 RPM with any efficiency.


This claim goes around. I have only seen one true W&B on a -12 and it didn't really work out this way.


Interesting to have that data on an aircraft that hasn't been tested to verify performance with cooling, etc.

I'm familiar with one excellent example and I think it's a great combo. Expectations should be realistic though.
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I have the data from a -12 with th UL engine and wheelpants, flyin in N.C.
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Regards,
sansoneservices said:
Pierre I sent a DM, do you have messages disabled? Gary
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GatorsR1 said:
and how to stay within the c.g. envelope with 40 less pounds up front (extended motor mount & cowl; i.e., Lockwood's RV-9?)
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The motor mount provided by UL moves the engine forward several inches and also the cowl to accommodate the location…🙁
 
rvbuilder2002 said:
That definitely is lower than a stock built RV-12iS, which unpainted is around 775-780 lbs or so (depending on which avionics kit is installed),
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I suppose, fair enough there is a range. I was 763.

32 pounds shy of 40, and still missing the B part.
 
rvbuilder2002 said:
Garmin or Dynon avionics?

I was thinking in terms of Garmin since that is all that’s available now, which is heavier than Dynon.
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Dual G3X with AP panel. Stab tips. Not IFR. Not primed. Minimum interior. No wheel fairings. Leveled as appropriate using real airplane scales.
 
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