Originally Posted by aussiesteve

pffft
We were having fun at the field yesterday (as we do most weekends). Ripping a Biela 30/10 with an MVVS - oh wait - it wasn't the 152 that was doing it - it was only a 116cc - sorry - This was about 150cc "class" engines wasn't it

Musta been the 108" Yak that was causing it

Ahhh, brings back memories....
Had a MVVS once, was a great motor when it would run (those times were rare, maybe it was user error??)
decided I got into flying to actually fly the plane and not stuff around with engines so I tossed it and bought a real engine..

Originally Posted by nakia

Ahhh, brings back memories....
Had a MVVS once, was a great motor when it would run (those times were rare, maybe it was user error??)
decided I got into flying to actually fly the plane and not stuff around with engines so I tossed it and bought a real engine..

Ah yes - GREAT SERVICE is all very well for those that need it - users AND products that is .

Doesn't the mvvs 116 weigh more than a DA 170? Just asking! It's what I heard.

Originally Posted by Bam Bam

Doesn't the mvvs 116 weigh more than a DA 170? Just asking! It's what I heard.

Hi bam bam I think the mvvs 116 weights around 3.4KG with out exhaust. what does a DA170 weigh ?

Originally Posted by cisco

Hi bam bam I think the mvvs 116 weights around 3.4KG with out exhaust. what does a DA170 weigh ?

Cisco ...
The 116 weighs 3100 grams
The 170 weighs 3460 grams

Same benchmark prop however, 30x10, similar power output
To be fair, similar as a DA150
Price ... well, now we're in murky waters

MVVS 116 $1,299
DA 170 $1,899

Sorry Ari I made it to fat lucky its been on a diet

A bit of extra weight is normal around Christmas

Well, I have one more week till back to work and we are almost there!

Engine will be ready to fire this wed morning..

So far left to go...

.connect throttle linkage
.setup the manual choke
.meaure the throws - set rates
.minor sanding on the spinner cut outs
.charge and fly

Richo when Fi and I visited at DA, you converted us on the cheech and chong van...Picking up a 2008 VW LWB T5 2.5L from Albury tomorrow....Absolutely blew me away on how much power the mofo hasI havent laughed so hard in ages...So at least I have the rest of the week to get the compy cranking and the rear of the van decked out..

Anybody know of anyone chasing a model trailer in VGC to buy?

Vw taking over the world. One modeller at a time. If you ever get the chance, take a v10 touareg for a drive.. you wont be dissapointed

Don't mention the V......company, My car is still yet to be delivered to me in a fully working condition

Yeah those Vw workshop guys are no-where

I will never forget my 1971 1.6 beatle convertible what a beast made it to a 2 litre animal with twin weabers and a hot dog sound great machine. re minds me why I like engines?

Originally Posted by apalsson

A DA150?

Why not a real engine? 152cc Twin Spark ?? 32" benchmark prop
Too small for'ya? Try the 320cc

yeh thanks. I saw a MVVS go once.....

I'll stick to the DA

Originally Posted by apalsson

Cisco ...
The 116 weighs 3100 grams
The 170 weighs 3460 grams
DA120 weighs 2250 grams

Same benchmark prop however, 30x10, similar power output
To be fair, similar as a DA150
Price ... well, now we're in murky waters

MVVS 116 $1,299
DA 170 $1,899
DA120 $1249

Added some info for ya

A

Originally Posted by DemonAce

Vw taking over the world. One modeller at a time. If you ever get the chance, take a v10 touareg for a drive.. you wont be dissapointed

Ain't that a fact. My Touareg 180 4Xmotion was due to be delivered in December, have since been told it is due in Late Jan / Early Feb. This one's for "the missus" to replace her Jeep so she can tow a 3500 kg float around with confidence on reliability.

'course now that my planes are closer to 4m long (sorry - 3W powered but I am sure you guys will get over that fact) I will have to "borrow" the float to transport it. (Until she lets me trade the Transit for a LWB Van - still deciding which brand to get for that - toss up between the Sprinter and the VW).