912ULS or 912iS

by FEDERICO COMPEAN in 912iS Technical Questions 7 years ago

So I'm about to buy a pipistrel virus SW and was wondering if the 912iS is a better option over the 912ULS in the general community's opinion. I know there have been issues with the 912iS, but is it all done with?

Which motor would you buy as of today?

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Re: 912ULS or 912iS

by Roger Lee » 7 years ago

Roger Lee

125 5.12k 4.53k

912ULS simplicity for me.

This conversation may be like Chevy's and Ford's.

Roger Lee
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Re: 912ULS or 912iS

by FEDERICO COMPEAN » 7 years ago

FEDERICO COMPEAN

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you mean confidence because its well known? or simplicity? because I thought you saved a lot of carburator work, hence 912iS being simpler..... but I'm no expert

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Re: 912ULS or 912iS

by Richard Boslaugh » 7 years ago

Richard Boslaugh

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I have a 912iS with 230 hrs. I had some issues with gearbox, however all corrective work was in warranty. I would buy another 912iS if I were to build another A/C.

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Re: 912ULS or 912iS

by Bill Hertzel » 7 years ago

Bill Hertzel

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The difference between the 912is and the ULS is the Induction system. Carbs vs. Fuel Injection.
The 912is has a few minor Differences/Improvements but the rest of the engine is essentially the same.

As yourself this question....
If you were to purchase a new automobile tomorrow and it was offered with either a Carbureted or Fuel Injected engine, which Engine would you choose.

My crystal ball says that within 5 years, Rotax will only offer the 912is and the 915 Turbo engines for new installations.
The ULS will have after market support for 10-15 years and then join the carb'd Auto engines as a part of history.

Bill Hertzel
Rotax 912is
North Ridgeville, OH, USA
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Re: 912ULS or 912iS

by Glenn Martin » 7 years ago

Glenn Martin

3 281 796

I have two Aircraft one with a ULS (100 hr) one with an IS 420 hr.
the IS starts easier runs smoother, burns less fuel, No Carb syncing, no carb icing. Both great engines but I wish both were IS.

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