Hello guys, I wasn't expecting all these answers. Really thanks for the fast ans super well explained support.
IBod
Thanks for the guidance IBod. It looks the Savannah VG had the 912 ULS fitted on them in Spain, at least the ones on sale at the moment. Thanks for the advice about this, I will always look for 912 engines of 2000 TBO and better ignition.
Nice advice about the 5 years for rubber and fuel pump replacement. 1000hr checks to the airframe too.
I thought the wider model was only for the Savannah XL version. Like cars, the S version is the best. It has 2000 TBO (like many VGs), it is wider like the XL, Vortex instead slots, and has the rounded fuselage corners which is nicer. If the price difference is only 3000 or 4000 euros in the second hand market, it looks the best option.
I didn't know about the 4 fuel tanks option, thanks. Everybody uses Mogas for the ultralights in the aerodrome where I go, so it is ok.
Hi Skippydiesel. What cons can have to buy an ex-training Savannah (apart from many hours of use), and should I be checking anything particular on these kinds of planes? All the Savannah planes that I see were from "schools" in the past.
We have he same 1500 - 2000 hrs TBO for new Rotax engines in Spain.
It seems a lot more consumption. We only have 95 octane and 98 octane in Spain. 25% difference is a lot, but I think we only got Rotax 912 100hp in this country or this is what I was told.
Thanks for the other messages about ignition and electric system. The "trick" we do at the school when cutting off the engine (we have an old Bingo with Rotax 503) is to cut the last magneto while pressing the choke mechanism to avoid backfiring.
Thanks guys!