planesmaker

My question is 'What caused it to need to put down in a paddock? engine failure perhaps? More info please?

concerning different carb set ups for Jabiru take a look at what sonex are doing with their installations, they claim to have much better fuel distribution with even temps. Their carbs are reasonable price too, be worthwhile for someone to give it a run. Tom

Hey sorry about the slow reply. Yes I built my J400 with the 914 rotax from new, I always like to be a little different. Major hurdles? not really any, probably the engine mount but even that went well. but as with any mod there is a string of further mods to carry out down the line, e.g. the constant speed prop is larger diameter so I had to extend the nose leg for ground clearance, and move the axles on the main legs 'up a hole',, it actually sits much nicer on the ground now. Take off performance is very impressive and at max TOW (700kg) we still climb out at 1000'/min. empty wt is 345kg About 15 kg heavier than a similar Jab powered aircraft, most of that is the 9 kg prop! Wt and balance were spot on with no need to add ballast. I have the radiator mounted to the side of the lower cowl and oil cooler just below prop in front, definitely no temp issues I can fly on 45' days with no worries! cruise is the same as Jab but with a slightly lower fuel burn. I am very happy with the conversion as it has proved to be reliable and low maintenance.

I Have a j400 jabiru, airframe is great, low maintenance, But when I built mine I fitted a rotax 914 as I was not keen on the jab engines. weight wise it is about 15kg heavier and a better CoG range empty wt 345kg. Performance with the rotax is lets just say fantastic. at 700kg mtow airborne in about 300m and climbing at over 1000'/min. I am very happy with this combination. Tom

914 Rotax Jabiru Hello all, I have a J400 with a 914 rotax, C/S prop and does it go!!!!!! I am very very happy with it. Any Questions just ask, Tom