Yenn Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Oh yes they are truly wonderful aircraft, such sleek lines and great performance, really good at short field and also high cruising speed with good fuel economy, nice comfortable seating and i particularly like the pusher prop configuration. Oops sorry wrong aircraft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 i like flying the tecnams but as said above, they do seam to get surface corosion fairly early in their airframe life. ps- i read the tests on the brumby in a couple of magazines- they look well built australian made and different choice of engines -i would go for the rotax or continental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motzartmerv Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I reckon Tecnams are a great aircraft. Anyone who operates them become very familiar with regular servicing, tightening of loose bits, spotting loose rivets and of course, useing the very expensive bit of gear as a lovely looking paperweight as they wait for spare parts... An then of course theres the fitness benefits that come about from peddling the rudder to the stop any time the engine is producing power... An exellent way to blow 120 g..:thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 sorry, us tecnam drivers are out flying! why do i love it? brilliant climb performance, excellent handling! flies like a dream,beautifully balanced, good STOL ability. unmatched visibility. brakes that work, no issues with starting in cold and sub zero temps.(you dont see the tecnam threads come alive with cold starting issues every winter) only negative, average endurance. and euro costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLA82 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Pros Rotax powered not composite Higer resale Dam good Looking(especially the Sierra) Build Quality Great Handling Oh did I say Rotax powered more conventional interior layout Cons Price So as ultalights said we were out flying, we wern't surfing the net looking at forum groups after answers why our plane won't start,stop,stay on the centreline;) Yes parts delays could be an issue but the 100's of hours between these issues are real flying time not fault finding:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markendee Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 OK Boys and Girls, I do not own either, and have not flown a Tecnam or in a Tecnam. I learned to fly in a Jabiru and I have built and own a Savannah. I love the fact that at least one Australian manufacturer is producing a successful product. (as is Gippsland Aeronautics but their products are out of our reach and aimed at a different market) I love the Rotax for lots and lots of reasons - enough said. If I wanted an airport plane (as opposed to a stol a/c) it would have to be the Aussie product at approximately half the price. The difference is a lot of money in what is basically a hobby. I cannot see the value in the imported product compared to looking after our own in the Jabiru. Hope this is an taken as an uncompromised view. Even if not well informed. Mark D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 they way i describe the Tecnam in relation to the Jabiru (i fly both) is this... Think of the Jabiru as a Holden Commodore. cheap, very solid, reliable airframe, mechanically Ok if treated right. drives and handles, well, like a commodore. pretty average. the Tecnam is more your BMW M3. Drives brilliantly, handles like a dream. electric everything. Mechanically very reliable, but if stuff does wear out, can be expensive on parts. i am in a strange situation, i fly both Jabiru and tecnam every day, to fly, i choose the Tecnam every time.. to own, well, i will be buying a J230 very soon.. (waiting on CASA). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brentc Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Why would you need to wait for CASA to buy a J230? They are available right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelorus32 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I have a soft spot in my heart for the Tecnam - and I don't even import them!! The Rotax 912 is a great engine; They have a cockpit that copes with the larger person admirably; The seats adjust really well and the seating position is great; They have a roughly 5 hour endurance (on the upgraded tanks) - better than most bladders in this forum; The controls are well harmonised; They can be inserted into and extracted from amazingly small spaces; After a while it feels like they are part of you and you can achieve amazing agility from them; The aircraft is very predictable in the circuit and the trim and power settings are simple and understandable; The climb performance is great; The aircraft has a long history of longevity - despite the posts to the contrary on this thread; The cockpit has shown itself as very tough in some accidents in Australia (high wing); Downsides Tecnam, like all the Italian manufacturers, has a flexible approach to timely customer service; Vfe is a joke in general and worse on the older P92s; If you ever get them on the back side of the curve it is an experience that you will never forget; They get a bit rattly as they get older, but no sign of major issues; The control deflections are fairly large, particularly at low speeds; They descend like a brick with full flaps. As for expensive - cf the Jab perhaps but bluntly you are comparing apples and oranges. I'd be happy to fly one tomorrow or any time. Regards Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Why would you need to wait for CASA to buy a J230? They are available right now! waiting for the CTA endorsment so it can be flown out of Bankstown by others.:thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Damn good all metal (mostly) aircraft that cruises fast, and will slow down nicely if you want it to. Comfortable, very nicely designed cockpit, with great visability. Oh did I mention the engines generally reach TBO. Don't care about the purchase price, wasn't mine, just borrowing it again. Other than the fixed training wheel up front, nice piece of gear in the Italian Aviation tradition................................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flie43 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Good looks !! Really ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 To many the Slepcev Storch is the ugliest aircraft ever built (not counting the Savannah of course), but to those who have flown one, they are a lovely lady saying "come fly me and feel my magic". Tecnams are lovely italian ladies with magic also, but they are not a cheap date !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonflyer Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Starting this thread was like throwing chips to a flock of seagulls... I have been sitting back with a grin..Mission accomplished.. Ive never actually flown a Jab:laugh: I actually dont care all that much, and as far as im concerned flying is flying whether your on a broomstick(my mother in law) or a spaceship(mother in law as well!) Im sure they are a fine aircraft once you can get over the..........Nah just kidding! Are Jabirus a bit like the Collingwood football club.You either love em or....ahem..you dont? :thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPete Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Simonflyer, it was all good clean fun. :thumb_up: Now......I have an idea for a new thread. :ah_oh: Why is it that Savannah pilots can't land (smoothly) on sealed runways? :big_grin::big_grin: regards :big_grin::big_grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLA82 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Why is it that Savannah pilots can't land (smoothly) on sealed runways? :big_grin::big_grin: :big_grin::big_grin: Isn't it because they are so ugly the bituman tries to throw the airborne again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonflyer Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Isn't it because they are so ugly the bituman tries to throw the airborne again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relfy Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Or rather Pete, the question should be, why don't Savannah pilots like landing on sealed strips? Every trip report indicates they are having way too much fun landing where ever they want and pitching tents etc! :thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Simple, Like helicopters, because they are so ugly the earth wants to repel them !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moy71 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Good looks !! Really ? I too happen to think it is a handsome looking plane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetjr Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Anyone else see the "new " tecnam P2008 All composite fuse - Now it even looks like a Jabiru Pg15 Australian Flyer magazine JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken deVos Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Anyone else see the "new " tecnam P2008All composite fuse - Now it even looks like a Jabiru Pg15 Australian Flyer magazine JR Now that's a pretty aircraft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shags_j Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Granted. Very Nice looker there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLA82 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 All composite fuse - Now it even looks like a JabiruJR Keep dreamin JR, if Jab could make their Fuses look half as good as that sales would tripple:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken deVos Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Keep dreamin JR, if Jab could make their Fuses look half as good as that sales would tripple:laugh: Jabiru retail for a fraction of the Tecnam price. With Tecnam's new "all composite fuse" I think you'll find that that fraction got a whole lot smaller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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