Engine sound of Rotax 912

[JK]

Here's a tough question, but I'll try anyway. Can anyone describe the sound
of a Rotax 912? I'm thinking of building a Zodiac XL, and have heard the
Zenith demo plane equipped with the Jabiru 3300, but I don't know if I have
ever heard the sound of a Rotax 912. Although sound may not be an important
characteristic, I'm still curious. The Jabiru has a nice tone, similar to
the Lycomings that I am familiar with. Does the higher-revving Rotax have a
buzzing sound?

Thanks,
John

[[email protected]]

If you are located anywhere near Corvallis, Oregon, USA, I'd be happy to
demonstrate my Rotax 912S powered Savannah. With the muffler, the predominent
sound is the propeller. I think it sounds sort of like a well muffled V8 car
engine. By the way, the 100hp Rotax weighs about 136 pounds. TBO is now 1500
hours.

tom pettit

In article et>, "JK"
> wrote:
>Here's a tough question, but I'll try anyway. Can anyone describe the sound
>of a Rotax 912? I'm thinking of building a Zodiac XL, and have heard the
>Zenith demo plane equipped with the Jabiru 3300, but I don't know if I have
>ever heard the sound of a Rotax 912. Although sound may not be an important
>characteristic, I'm still curious. The Jabiru has a nice tone, similar to
>the Lycomings that I am familiar with. Does the higher-revving Rotax have a
>buzzing sound?
>
>Thanks,
>John
>
>

[Morgans]

"JK" > wrote in message news:C%8ie.5835

Can anyone describe the sound
> of a Rotax 912?

How does a sewing machine sound? Yep, that's it!

Sewing machines usually work for many hours with good reliability, with no
more care than addition of a bit of lightweight oil. Rotax? Hmmm.
--
Jim in NC

[NewsGroups]

Your question is stupid as the Jabiru will sound really quiet when it
FAILS. All you will hear is your heart and heavy breathing on the way
down !!

Check the Australian accident ststistics and fatalities behind Jabiru
engines



Morgans wrote:
> "JK" > wrote in message news:C%8ie.5835
>
> Can anyone describe the sound
>
>>of a Rotax 912?
>
>
> How does a sewing machine sound? Yep, that's it!
>
> Sewing machines usually work for many hours with good reliability, with no
> more care than addition of a bit of lightweight oil. Rotax? Hmmm.

[OtisWinslow]

"karel" > wrote in message
...
>
> (IOW less Harley-Davidson-like)
> My 2 (euro-)cents...
> Karel
>

Hey .. what's wrong with that nice HD sound?

[Blueskies]

> wrote in message ...
> If you are located anywhere near Corvallis, Oregon, USA, I'd be happy to
> demonstrate my Rotax 912S powered Savannah. With the muffler, the predominent
> sound is the propeller. I think it sounds sort of like a well muffled V8 car
> engine. By the way, the 100hp Rotax weighs about 136 pounds. TBO is now 1500
> hours.
>
> tom pettit
>
> In article et>, "JK"
> > wrote:
>>Here's a tough question, but I'll try anyway. Can anyone describe the sound
>>of a Rotax 912? I'm thinking of building a Zodiac XL, and have heard the
>>Zenith demo plane equipped with the Jabiru 3300, but I don't know if I have
>>ever heard the sound of a Rotax 912. Although sound may not be an important
>>characteristic, I'm still curious. The Jabiru has a nice tone, similar to
>>the Lycomings that I am familiar with. Does the higher-revving Rotax have a
>>buzzing sound?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>John
>>
>>

I think more like a throaty old VW 2180cc engine

[NewsGroups]

Try the ATSB.gov.au or the RAA.asn.au web sites, most Jabiru powered
aircraft are registered as ULTRALIGHTS so they dont have official govt
reporting and investigation, they just list it as another fatality under
the aircraft type. But with the loss of 3 friends in 2 seperate engine
failure accidents you tend to get a little wary.

Anonymous because of industry involvment but we have spoken before on
other matters.



Richard Riley wrote:
> On Tue, 17 May 2005 20:27:03 +1000, NewsGroups >
> wrote:
>
> :Your question is stupid as the Jabiru will sound really quiet when it
> :FAILS. All you will hear is your heart and heavy breathing on the way
> :down !!
> :
> :Check the Australian accident ststistics and fatalities behind Jabiru
> :engines
>
> Any suggestion as to HOW to check those statistics, mr. anonymous
> newsgroup poster? I don't get anything from google. Or should we
> write you off as Tuesday's Troll?

[Darrel Toepfer]

Richard Riley wrote:

> Any suggestion as to HOW to check those statistics, mr. anonymous
> newsgroup poster? I don't get anything from google. Or should we
> write you off as Tuesday's Troll?

Michael Coates isn't anonymous or a troll...

[Gordon Arnaut]

I have flown in several Rotax 912-powered planes and I like the low noise,
vibration and harshness.

Some people describe the Rotax as a little sewing machine up front and I
guess compared to big thumping Lycoming it is a fair characterization.

However, after an hour in the air, that big thumping up front has worn out
its welcome, while the Rotax makes for a very civilized and comfortable
flying experience.

Regards,

Gordon Arnaut.

"OtisWinslow" > wrote in message
...
>
> "karel" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> (IOW less Harley-Davidson-like)
>> My 2 (euro-)cents...
>> Karel
>>
>
> Hey .. what's wrong with that nice HD sound?
>

[[email protected]]

I fly a Rotax powered Savannah, and I've had many compliments on how quiet it
is. As I mentioned earlier, most of the noise is from the prop.

tom


In article >, "Gordon Arnaut"
> wrote:
>I have flown in several Rotax 912-powered planes and I like the low noise,
>vibration and harshness.
>
>Some people describe the Rotax as a little sewing machine up front and I
>guess compared to big thumping Lycoming it is a fair characterization.
>
>However, after an hour in the air, that big thumping up front has worn out
>its welcome, while the Rotax makes for a very civilized and comfortable
>flying experience.
>
>Regards,
>
>Gordon Arnaut.
>

[JK]

Thanks for the offer, but unfortunately I'm on the East Coast.


> wrote in message
...
> If you are located anywhere near Corvallis, Oregon, USA, I'd be happy to
> demonstrate my Rotax 912S powered Savannah. With the muffler, the
> predominent
> sound is the propeller. I think it sounds sort of like a well muffled V8
> car
> engine. By the way, the 100hp Rotax weighs about 136 pounds. TBO is now
> 1500
> hours.
>
> tom pettit
>

[Sully]

Where on the East Coast?

On Fri, 20 May 2005 00:17:15 GMT, "JK" > wrote:

>Thanks for the offer, but unfortunately I'm on the East Coast.
>
>
> wrote in message
...
>> If you are located anywhere near Corvallis, Oregon, USA, I'd be happy to
>> demonstrate my Rotax 912S powered Savannah. With the muffler, the
>> predominent
>> sound is the propeller. I think it sounds sort of like a well muffled V8
>> car
>> engine. By the way, the 100hp Rotax weighs about 136 pounds. TBO is now
>> 1500
>> hours.
>>
>> tom pettit
>>
>

[JK]

Columbia, Maryland


"Sully" > wrote in message
...
> Where on the East Coast?
>
> On Fri, 20 May 2005 00:17:15 GMT, "JK" > wrote:
>
>>Thanks for the offer, but unfortunately I'm on the East Coast.
>>
>>
> wrote in message
...
>>> If you are located anywhere near Corvallis, Oregon, USA, I'd be happy to
>>> demonstrate my Rotax 912S powered Savannah. With the muffler, the
>>> predominent
>>> sound is the propeller. I think it sounds sort of like a well muffled
>>> V8
>>> car
>>> engine. By the way, the 100hp Rotax weighs about 136 pounds. TBO is
>>> now
>>> 1500
>>> hours.
>>>
>>> tom pettit
>>>
>>
>