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    Default Viking 130

    Hey all, currently going through the planning process, and the Viking 130 seems like a reasonable option, wondering if you all have heard much about it or have experience running one long term. Obviously cost difference between it and the Rotax 912 is a conciderable factor, but worth spending the extra money if the 130 just isn’t up to the reliability.

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    Default Re: Viking 130

    A friend put one in his RV-12... not happy. More work, less performance.

    Not everything should be considered due to a lower cost.

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    Default Re: Viking 130

    Personally, I would not give Jan Eggenfelter a penny if he was the last engine supplier on the planet.
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    Default Re: Viking 130

    This is why we ask questions, to get perspective. Any insight into the R2800? Cruise speed? Overhaul costs? (I know it won’t me as good of a cruise as the 912 but radials are pretty awesome!). Like I was saying before I just want to explore all the options and gain as much insight into all available options so I can make an informed decision.

    Thanks for all opinions in advance.

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    Default Re: Viking 130

    You might want to watch this if you haven't already seen it

    https://youtu.be/ZIjh4o9QjtY
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    Default Re: Viking 130

    Well guess that makes the decision pretty straight forward then... Thank you every one for your comments and perspective.

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    Default Re: Viking 130

    If I were starting from scratch on a Kitfox build, today my engine choices would be in this order:

    1. Rotax
    2. Continental/Lycoming
    3. Yamaha


    Depending on it's future development, the Yamaha may move up a notch...
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    Continental has been one of my choices currently as we run their engine with great success in our current fleet of aircraft. What is the yamaha engine that you have listed though, not too familiar with much in the experimental fixed wing side of things.

    I do greatly appreciate all of this advice though, been very enlightening.

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    Default Re: Viking 130

    I always found the UL Power to be interesting, but they were too new to the market when I was choosing/buying. I have not kept up with their progress in the market, but it does appear that Zenith Aircraft is pretty committed to that engine.
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    Default Re: Viking 130

    Quote Originally Posted by SilverShadow View Post
    ... What is the yamaha engine that you have listed though, not too familiar with much in the experimental fixed wing side of things. ...
    There are several people on this board and others experimenting with the Yamaha RX1 and Apex snowmobile engines. Steve Henry (of dead stick takeoff fame) has an Apex engine on his current Highlander and the performance is breathtaking. These engines are capable of near 300 hp in a snowmobile and in aircraft tune are making 140+ reliable hp (without a turbo or nitrous) at slightly more weight than a Rotax 912 100 hp.
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