Oskar Ohrstrom

48 minutes ago, IBob said:

Oskar, to answer your question regarding the engine: whether you would be required to do a total overhaul depends on local legislation, so ask your local microlight club, they will know the answer to that one.

 

Apart from that, I think the reason you are not getting a lot of response here is that it is impossible to know the quality and value of an aircraft from a distance. So it may be a hangar queen, beautifully built and maintained, or it may be an absolute dog, poorly built and maintained. And the only way to tell the difference is to have someone knowledgeable look at it: ideally someone familiar with riveted aluminium skinned aircraft of this sort.

This is absolutely not like buying car: aircraft are very lightly built, and microlights especially so. The aluminium skin has lap joints, which are potential areas of corrosion as they can trap moisture and contamination. And you will certainly not be able to 'see' such corrosion without close and careful inspection. Also be aware that the Savannah comes in kit or factory built form, and kit builds may vary greatly in quality, depending on the abilities of the builder.

 

So, what do I think?
I think it could be a nice aircraft if it is well built and is in good condition. Though I would be very wary about the floats, and as Nev said if it has been anywhere near salt water I would not consider it: the water will have got into the skin laps, and there will be corrosion there that cannot be fixed. And this may be a problem even on fresh water.
I think it could also be a poorly built or maintained aircraft, in which case the cost of bringing it back to good condition could be many times what it is worth.

As Nev said: get a good independent check. Always.

Thank you for your answer! The airplane is factory built so it should be an ok built plane. I will check the history on if it has been used on saltwater ever. but you say the it can be an issue also with fresh water, shouldn't rain also be a issue then?

9 hours ago, facthunter said:

Mainly? Don't fall in love with it from a distance. Get a good independent check. ALWAYS.  Nev

Yeah I cannot see any corrosion or anything, so other than that, what do you think? 🙂

5 hours ago, facthunter said:

F she's been near salt water, I wouldn't touch it, Oskar

she has mainly been inland so no salt water that I know of.

Hi guys, nice to see that there is a community for this aircraft!

I am new in the world of aviation and I have taken a liking to the Savannah, I have the opportunity to buy a VG and I'm trying to find out what price would be fair.

This vg that I found is a 2008 or 2009 with a rotax912uls on it, the hours on plane and engine is just over 300. a rubber replacement has to be done soon.

it is standing on full lotus floats but wheels are included.

it has a fully adj. three wing prop.

it was airworthy until august this year but did not have its annual after that.

the guy is asking 17700euro,

I have to import the plane so cost around that will be added, registration, annual etc..

A question around the engine, do I have to do the total overhaul due to age even if it only has 300ish hours?

What does the Savannah aircrafts sell for? can't find any in Sweden...

Thanks! /Oskar

Thank you, yes I live by a lake so I will probably leave them on. Do you have any experience with full lotus floats?

Hi, I am new to the world of aviation and stumbled on the opportunity to buy a 2008 or 2009 Savannah VG with the rotax 912uls 100hp. The engine has around 300hours on it and the aircraft comes with full lotus floats and wheels, I have to do the rubber overhaul soon. I have to import it and pay for the fees that comes with that. annual etc..

So I wonder what I decent price would be for an aircraft like that. The owner is asking 17700euro for me it sounds fair but since it is a big investment I thought id ask you guys also!

Many Thanks.