Based on my experience using Viking engine... the temperature of the gearbox is Hi...due to poor airflow in the cowling. My suggestion ..you must make an air outlet (shark gill) to cooling the gear box. I hope will works👍🙏
I was hoping it might just be a “break-in” thing? I tried to search, but didn’t see this has an issue from anyone else? Which I realize a very small fraction of people actually post on social media.
Would you try to describe the feel of the Honda vs what an 0200 or a 0235 might be like, had you used one of those. I love this Honda idea and a lot of that is hoping for a smooth feel and sound...
As far as the Honda engine… it really surprised me how loud the engine was (inside the cockpit) while taking off. With that being said, I have been told the engine is really quiet while I am taxing around the ramp. Even on takeoff, a person commented that it is quieter than most of the other planes. As far as smoothness, it is hard to tell 😀. Certain RPMs I feel I have subtle vibrations? I really need to dynamically balance my prop to see. Maybe during the Lakeland event you can get a ride in a zenith with a Viking engine? If that doesn’t work out, maybe we can coordinate something, maybe take a short ride in my plane.
