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3.5 seconds on step not impressive |
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Kenneth Leonard - Apr 25,2016
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Just have to say for public consumption that while I have nothing against the engine, claiming that the
Viking engine gets the searey on step in 3.5 seconds isn't that big a deal. Since the manufacturer
Won't allow comments on their utube video, I will say it here: I beat that time to a pulp with my 100hp
Carburated rotax. Don't believe me? Utube seareystol (one word) or searey departing lake Carrol (1:50 in)
the first takes me maybe 3 seconds on step and the 2nd video takes just over 1 second from idle to on step. Not bragging, but
Since the competitor doesn't like full disclosure, I will tell it here.
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Don Maxwell - Apr 25,2016
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Are you referring to this video, Ken? http://www.vikingaircraftengines.com/searey.html It does seem an ordinary power-up. My tired old Searey does about the same. But I was more interested to see that the video doesn't show how long--and far--it took to get off the water. That's what counts.
Still, it's useful for him to experiment with alternatives to the Rotax engines.
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Bill West - Apr 25,2016
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He wud be quicker if his tailwheel retracted.
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Don Maxwell - Apr 25,2016
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Ha! Right, Bill. I hadn't noticed it.
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Dave Lima - Apr 26,2016
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yup Ken has him beat...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJE9xGMSRCU
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Daniel Paul Myers - Apr 27,2016
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That is also a classic SeaRey. Much lighter than an LSX. I doubt there are many classic kits that will be completed vs. LSX kits. Also,
there is a reason they don't show the full take off run. Once it gets on step, it doesn't have the continual "push" that a 912s or 914
has. It simply doesn't accelerate like a Rotax. I have about 80 hrs flying Viking SeaRey's and although I wish them the best, it only
compares to an 80hp 912.
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Tom White - Apr 27,2016
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Some 80hp SeaReys might be light enough to leave a heavy LSX in the dust. Just saying.
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Daniel Myers - Apr 28,2016
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Of course. My first Searey with an A hull and 80 hp 912 (weighed 830lbs) beat a 912s LSX off the water and to 500'.
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