A 70hr SS7 report form OZ.

[rosslr]

Chers Don - yeah, things got a little busy over the Dec/Jan period so it might have been problematic anyhow. I agree about Tassie and will be planning a flying trip there for sure - but for now, our first big one is going to up through the centre to the Kimberleys in about June. Bit of a contrast to Tassie.

cheers

ross

[jrevens]

That was a great report, Ross! Your numbers sound very good to me. Thanks for the effort you take to keep this forum informed as you progress - it is appreciated very much!

[Dorsal]

Nice write up, very impressed with the cruise @ 3GPH! (about half the burn I get for the same speed).

[jiott]

Great numbers Ross!
That combo of 912is and Airmaster prop is impressive.

[WWhunter]

Maybe it's Imperial gallons. (that would be 3.6 US gallons/hr.)
Even at that, it would be some pretty good fuel burn!! Sounds like what I get at under 5000 rpm.

[rosslr]

I just used another conversion app. and got 3.9625807853722 USgals/hr. Sorry about that but we dont use US gallons nor MPH here so not familiar with the conversions - 15lt/hr is about what the rotax tables suggest - I think they suggest about 2-3lt better fuel consumption for the 912isSport than for the 912uls.

cheers

ross

[WWhunter]

That is still great fuel burn rate! Just under 4 US gallons per hour cruising at 120 mph! That is great, basically getting 30 mpg! How are you liking the FI 912?

I have seriously been thinking lately of getting rid of all the various projects I have, and spending the money on either the 912iS or waiting until the newer 915 (?) comes out. It will be at least several years until I can get to the point of needing an engine so I am in no hurry.

I just guesstimated the 3.6, since I am close to Canada and I have a few gas cans with both measurements on them. I couldn't remember if they are 0.8/0.9 imperial gallons for a 1 US. gallon can.

[Esser]

Just fuel inject your own 912 for way cheaper. http://www.sdsefi.com/aircraft.html

3.78 liters to the US gallon. 1 US Gallon is .83 Imperial (4 liters) When are you guys going to switch to metric like the rest of the world?

[Mcgaero]

Hi Ross,

Great to read your thoughts on the first 70 hours, it's all usfull info for me!
I'm still making progress... We have a wedding comming up in a few weeks so I won't get much done in Febuary but I have 3 weeks off in March that will be Kitfox time.
You and Gail will have to make the hop across the hill one day!

[rosslr]

Hey Ben,

All the best for the wedding - pass on our best wishes to Kath too!

I think it is great that there is someone on this site talking of fitting in getting married with finishing the build!!! Mostly I think we are a little older...... I wish I was doing this at your age...

And yes, we are looking at weather and hope to come over the hill as soon as the weather provides a reasonable envelope - isn't there is a big difference in the weather over your way to the weather here?!

so all the best for the big event - and best wishes for the wedding too!

cheers

r