Sling Pilots Forum

I'm seeing better numbers that your table with my TSi with 916. What could be off in your numbers is that 100% power is actually 5500 RPM. Takeoff power at 5800 RPM reads 105-108% (max 5 minutes). I routinely fly cruise at 85% power, which gets me +/- 8.0 gph fuel burn (7.8-8.1, depending upon altit...

The BRS repack interval is longer than the Magnum. 10 years vs. 6, IIRC. I believe the BRS may be more expensive to repack, but can't recall precisely. At the time I needed to make my decision, I had exact pricing and specs for both. When I mapped it out over time, based purely on acquisition and on...

Aft CG was a real concern of mine. For starters, my wife are both relatively small people (<300 lbs, combined), I have the parachute and the air conditioner system designed by CAB/Goodrich Aviation that installs in the rear cargo area (approx. 35-40 lbs). I added the extra alternator, both for the a...

An interesting question is, would someone install the 915 risking it will always have a 1,200 hrs TBO or move up with the 916, pay extra upfront but have more peace of mind with 40% longer engine life? This is exactly what I did, choose the 916 over the 915. My understanding is there are changes in...