Build without folding wing? And a few other questions.
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 1:11 am
Hi,
I just sold my first build, a Zenith 750, and am going to start a Panther kit! I have no desire whatsoever to build a folding wing. Don't like the extra wear and tear, nor the extra weight of all of the hinge brackets and pieces that are needed to accommodate. Can the Panther be built without the folding option?
Also, I started with a Corvair for my 750, but ended up going with a o-200. Want an aviation engine in Panther too. Like the o-235 better than o-200 bc less carb ice, less oil leaks around pushrods, and a little more hp. Will there be a mount and cowl made for this engine? I assume the o-200 will have a cowl and mount as well if I wanted to go with a higher compression o-200.
Finally, I would like to use the sport wing, not the lsa. Why can't the nose gear be used with sport wing? And, I assume you get higher performance with sport wing on any given engine, than with the lsa wing? So, an o-200 might actually be ok. Already have build experience with o-200, but prefer o-235 for carb ice and oil leaks.
Sorry, one other question. Will there be supported exhaust for o-200 or o-235? The issue I had with 750 was getting carb heat and cabin hear muffs to fit, if I didn't spend $2400 for custom exhaust from Zenair.
Looking forward to placing order for first kit this week. The hangar is so empty.....
I just sold my first build, a Zenith 750, and am going to start a Panther kit! I have no desire whatsoever to build a folding wing. Don't like the extra wear and tear, nor the extra weight of all of the hinge brackets and pieces that are needed to accommodate. Can the Panther be built without the folding option?
Also, I started with a Corvair for my 750, but ended up going with a o-200. Want an aviation engine in Panther too. Like the o-235 better than o-200 bc less carb ice, less oil leaks around pushrods, and a little more hp. Will there be a mount and cowl made for this engine? I assume the o-200 will have a cowl and mount as well if I wanted to go with a higher compression o-200.
Finally, I would like to use the sport wing, not the lsa. Why can't the nose gear be used with sport wing? And, I assume you get higher performance with sport wing on any given engine, than with the lsa wing? So, an o-200 might actually be ok. Already have build experience with o-200, but prefer o-235 for carb ice and oil leaks.
Sorry, one other question. Will there be supported exhaust for o-200 or o-235? The issue I had with 750 was getting carb heat and cabin hear muffs to fit, if I didn't spend $2400 for custom exhaust from Zenair.
Looking forward to placing order for first kit this week. The hangar is so empty.....