BME115 or DA100?
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The BME115 is [email protected]. The DA100 is [email protected]. If the BME is putting out a much higher power-to-weight ratio, why does everyone seem to use the DA engines?
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Old versus new. Change is pretty difficult for some. You can't argue about the service with either one. I wouldn't place much stock of rated H.P. numbers from any engine manufacturer. Use information developed by those that buy and fly them, not from the one's that sell them.
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Hopefully you didn't take my comment about rated hp numbers the wrong way. Both are strong engines, well designed and built. DA has had their 100 on the market longer than the 115 has been out, so DA is the winner in the age and quantity departments. Until recently the DA and 3W 100's were the standards that power was based upon. The 115 is now the king of the hill in power levels and light wieghts, but I don't buy into ANY manufacturer's hp ratings.
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With the light weight and power of the 115, it seems as though alot of the 35% planes are over powered at this point. My QQ Yak came in at 24lbs. 12oz. with the BME. I will maiden it tomorrow so I can't say yet but I am sure it will be ballistic. It seems as though the 35% SD Yak would be a good fit with a larger wing area. Maybe it is time for someone to come out with a 36% Extra
I am not saying this is a bad thing, it just gives us more options.
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DA100 for me. 100+ gallons through it and still goin strong. I fly and fly. Comp-arf 2.6, imac or 3D it does it all. Great engine, service and record. Good luck with your new plane. HTH
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I'm about to make this same decision, the thing about it is you can find NIB or near new DA 100's with muffs for about 1100 right now if you keep an eye out. The BME new with muffs is about 1360... I want the BME but $260 is $260 and it's not like there is something wrong with the DA. It's not the power claims that draw me to the BME it's the weight difference.
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A pound & 1/2 - 2 lbs lighter, 15 more cc's, I'll pay the extra $260 for that kind of performance enhancement on a 35% all day long.
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I'm about to make this same decision, the thing about it is you can find NIB or near new DA 100's with muffs for about 1100 right now if you keep an eye out. The BME new with muffs is about 1360... I want the BME but $260 is $260 and it's not like there is something wrong with the DA. It's not the power claims that draw me to the BME it's the weight difference.
I'm about to make this same decision, the thing about it is you can find NIB or near new DA 100's with muffs for about 1100 right now if you keep an eye out. The BME new with muffs is about 1360... I want the BME but $260 is $260 and it's not like there is something wrong with the DA. It's not the power claims that draw me to the BME it's the weight difference.
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I have had a DA 100 for a few years. After seeing a BME 115 fly a 35% like a foamie I was sold!! It just had that extra go power the DA 100 lacked. DA's are great dont get me wrong, but for me its worth the extra cost for power.
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Another thing to consider, you are saying that you will save $260 but you are comparing a used engine to a brand new one. Somehow that does not seem like a fair comparison.
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With the light weight and power of the 115, it seems as though alot of the 35% planes are over powered at this point. My QQ Yak came in at 24lbs. 12oz. with the BME. I will maiden it tomorrow so I can't say yet but I am sure it will be ballistic.
With the light weight and power of the 115, it seems as though alot of the 35% planes are over powered at this point. My QQ Yak came in at 24lbs. 12oz. with the BME. I will maiden it tomorrow so I can't say yet but I am sure it will be ballistic.
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RTK,
I agree
The power increase and weight decrease just seem to open up the options a bit. I did maiden today with two flights. It was very overcast so visability was an issue. The plane flew great
The BME was definately running rich but performed well. I did a couple of long up lines but with the visability I didn't want to go to high. The plane showed no sign of slowing down what so ever. I do need to either add a hose to my carb plate running into the fuse or change to a different plate. In knife edge and inverted the engine cut out. The carb plate is very close to the front of the cowl and I know I am getting a pressure change. Did you just cover the existing carb plate with the aluminium can or did you change your plate?
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dbcaster,
Every installation is a little bit different. I would go with the easiest first and work your way from there. If you are very rich it will make the situation worse. Also make sure the carb venturi opening has enough between it and the cowl.
Every installation is a little bit different. I would go with the easiest first and work your way from there. If you are very rich it will make the situation worse. Also make sure the carb venturi opening has enough between it and the cowl.
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I did open up a hole under the carb. The carb plate is very close to the front of the cowl in what could be a pocket of air. I added a nipple and fuel line from the carb plate to inside the fuse. I will try that and see what that does. I will also lean it out a bit. I am sure I was rich on the high.
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I have found that it helps to be pretty lean on the low end, but I always stay just a tad rich on the high.
Remember the Low needle will affect the High end mixture.
Remember the Low needle will affect the High end mixture.
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A pound & 1/2 - 2 lbs lighter, 15 more cc's, I'll pay the extra $260 for that kind of performance enhancement on a 35% all day long.
A pound & 1/2 - 2 lbs lighter, 15 more cc's, I'll pay the extra $260 for that kind of performance enhancement on a 35% all day long.
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I'm about to make this same decision, the thing about it is you can find NIB or near new DA 100's with muffs for about 1100 right now if you keep an eye out. The BME new with muffs is about 1360... I want the BME but $260 is $260 and it's not like there is something wrong with the DA. It's not the power claims that draw me to the BME it's the weight difference.
I'm about to make this same decision, the thing about it is you can find NIB or near new DA 100's with muffs for about 1100 right now if you keep an eye out. The BME new with muffs is about 1360... I want the BME but $260 is $260 and it's not like there is something wrong with the DA. It's not the power claims that draw me to the BME it's the weight difference.
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I see what you are saying. It does seem as though there are alot of used DA's out there. The main thing is getting it from a reliable source. I have had too many bad experiences with used engines of different types to risk it. I spoke to Keith around the first of January and he told me he sold over 100 BME's in the last month. Maybe there will be some more out there. There are a few 110's on the used market though, but not as cheap as a used DA.