NT5224 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 As it says in the thread title, 'are Brumby's still offered with Lycoming engines? If not why?' I believe Brumbys were originally offered with a choice of Lycoming or Rotax. An all metal Brumby with a Lycoming sounds like a pretty serious combination to me . They have good interior space, and are rugged like a 152. Does any body on here have a Brumby with the Lycoming motor? If so, can you tell us how you find it? Cheers Alan Link to post Share on other sites
Flightrite Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I guess you find it like any other A/C of its yours you should know where it is anyway??? I have a friend with the Rotax Brumby, it's been a lemon from day one! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
marshallarts Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 it's been a lemon from day one! The aircraft or the Rotax engine?? Link to post Share on other sites
poteroo Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 As it says in the thread title, 'are Brumby's still offered with Lycoming engines? If not why? NO. Lots of problems fitting them as, amongst other mods, new exhausts needed. Also, the 0-233 version had a problem ignition system which resulted in a lot of grief. Brumby have settled on the 912ULS for the time being. You can get the 912iS version with better fuel economy, but with PULP falling back towards $1.00-1.20/L, paying another $8k isn't sensible. I flew both versions back in 2013/14 and although the Lycoming was a bit faster, it ran 'rougher' than the Rotax, and was noisier inside. I guess you find it like any other A/C of its yours you should know where it is anyway??? I have a friend with the Rotax Brumby, it's been a lemon from day one! Care to share? Apart from the early enthusiasm for promoting the Brumby as a 110KTAS touring aircraft, it fits into the training market very well. 110 is super optimistic btw - 100KTAS at 75% and 5000ft is closer, but we flight plan students at 90KTAS so they can easily do the maths mentally. I've flown mine 900TT without problems - and that's in a flying school. The R610 high wing model isn't a speedy tourer - it really fits into the market as a very quiet, no vices, spacious/comfortable pilot trainer. happy days, 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
APenNameAndThatA Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 The high-wing brumby does not have great payload even with a Rotax, IIRC. There is no way that I would get a Lyco when I could get a Rotax. Disclaimer: low hrs pilot. Why would you prefer a Lyco? Link to post Share on other sites
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