Viking 110 relability - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T15:56:24Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/viking-110-relability?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A607175&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMy Viking 110 engine came clo…tag:zenith.aero,2018-04-18:2606393:Comment:6244832018-04-18T00:14:26.103ZLes Goldnerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/LesGoldner
<p>My Viking 110 engine came close to killing me...more than 1 time the engine stopped in mid air causing me to make emergency landings. To find out more go to <a href="http://www.vikingenginesissues.com" target="_blank">www.vikingenginesissues.com</a>.</p>
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<p>My Viking 110 engine came close to killing me...more than 1 time the engine stopped in mid air causing me to make emergency landings. To find out more go to <a href="http://www.vikingenginesissues.com" target="_blank">www.vikingenginesissues.com</a>.</p>
<p></p> Hey everyone,
An update ab…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-01:2606393:Comment:6108492018-02-01T18:24:08.483ZScott Smithhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ScottSmith9
<p>Hey everyone,</p>
<p> An update about my 110 engine that isn’t...</p>
<p>After all the discussion I decided ultimately to go with a Viking 130 engine for $20 k with complete FWF package including every hose, fastener, plier etc needed for full installation. I bought a whirlwind 68” ground adjustable propeller as well, included in the price. The total FWF weight of the 130 engine, mount, fluids, propeller, spinner etc comes to about 250 lbs, which keeps me within the 265 lb FWF design…</p>
<p>Hey everyone,</p>
<p> An update about my 110 engine that isn’t...</p>
<p>After all the discussion I decided ultimately to go with a Viking 130 engine for $20 k with complete FWF package including every hose, fastener, plier etc needed for full installation. I bought a whirlwind 68” ground adjustable propeller as well, included in the price. The total FWF weight of the 130 engine, mount, fluids, propeller, spinner etc comes to about 250 lbs, which keeps me within the 265 lb FWF design limitation for the 601 HD. Remember, the 601 HD has a gross weight max of 1200 pounds vs the 1320 pounds of the xl and 650. However, many HD’s have been built with 0-200’s, Corvairs, Lycomings, etc that weigh no less that the 130, so I’m sure weight will not be an issue. The FADEC multipoint direct fuel injection was a big seller for me as well as buying an engine that is found in every Honda dealer across the nation. No going to europe for parts!</p>
<p> Everyone who has flown behind the 130 in a zodiac now has reported excellent performance, improved over other engines that were switched out (see Patrick Hoyt’s 130 discussion in his xl for example). As for support, so far so good. I’ve been in touch with Alissa at Viking, emailed and discussed over the phone about a million questions concerns etc, and she has replied the same day, usually within only a few minutes to an hour with answers to each one.</p>
<p> I’m very happy with my decision, and it will be fun to see how the 130 pulls those fat high lift 601 HD wings through the air...</p>
<p>Now all I have to do is build the airplane to attach it to! I am working on the tail section, will be ordering the fuselage next and will build the wings last, once I have a hangar to move the airplane into.</p>
<p> Cheers all and happy building, flying, discussing...</p> If the weight of an O-200 is…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-01:2606393:Comment:6106432018-02-01T16:39:22.566ZJim Cateshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimCates
<p>If the weight of an O-200 is a concern, why is the 179 lb weight of the Viking 110 not considered an issue ? The lightweight O-200 is only 20lb heavier. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171036559?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171036559?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>If the weight of an O-200 is a concern, why is the 179 lb weight of the Viking 110 not considered an issue ? The lightweight O-200 is only 20lb heavier. <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171036559?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171036559?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p> Thanks Norm, appreciate the i…tag:zenith.aero,2018-01-27:2606393:Comment:6094252018-01-27T02:12:35.250ZScott Smithhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ScottSmith9
<p>Thanks Norm, appreciate the info!</p>
<p>Thanks Norm, appreciate the info!</p> I'm guessing that the engine…tag:zenith.aero,2018-01-26:2606393:Comment:6091152018-01-26T22:45:05.098ZNorm Neulshttps://zenith.aero/profile/NormNeuls
<p>I'm guessing that the engine mount, cowling, prop and spinner adds maybe 20 lbs. I'm presently snowbirding in S Calif. from my home in Alaska, otherwise I could actually weigh the above items minus mount. The prop is a 3 blade Whirlwind. BTW, Loren Warner(in ANC) is about 50 miles from me and has the Viking 130 in the 750 he and his son will probably fly this summer. If you have any other questions and would rather email me, it is normneuls@yahoo.com </p>
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<p>I'm guessing that the engine mount, cowling, prop and spinner adds maybe 20 lbs. I'm presently snowbirding in S Calif. from my home in Alaska, otherwise I could actually weigh the above items minus mount. The prop is a 3 blade Whirlwind. BTW, Loren Warner(in ANC) is about 50 miles from me and has the Viking 130 in the 750 he and his son will probably fly this summer. If you have any other questions and would rather email me, it is normneuls@yahoo.com </p>
<p></p> Thanks Norm, any idea what th…tag:zenith.aero,2018-01-26:2606393:Comment:6093992018-01-26T21:35:42.427ZScott Smithhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ScottSmith9
<p>Thanks Norm, any idea what the total FWF weight is with that engine? And what propeller are you using if I may ask?</p>
<p>Thanks Norm, any idea what the total FWF weight is with that engine? And what propeller are you using if I may ask?</p> As a V-110 owner operator, I'…tag:zenith.aero,2018-01-26:2606393:Comment:6092982018-01-26T19:12:37.222ZNorm Neulshttps://zenith.aero/profile/NormNeuls
<p>As a V-110 owner operator, I'l make a few comments. The 110 in my 750 now has a little less than fifty hours flight time and I really have no complaints. It runs very smooth with plenty of power. I don't have the thought in the back of my mind as to when is this thing going to quit as I'm always conscious of when behind traditional aircraft engines including big round radials and I've had a few of them "give up the ghost". Viking doesn't produce 110's any more as the Honda Fit engine…</p>
<p>As a V-110 owner operator, I'l make a few comments. The 110 in my 750 now has a little less than fifty hours flight time and I really have no complaints. It runs very smooth with plenty of power. I don't have the thought in the back of my mind as to when is this thing going to quit as I'm always conscious of when behind traditional aircraft engines including big round radials and I've had a few of them "give up the ghost". Viking doesn't produce 110's any more as the Honda Fit engine went to GDI (gas direct injection) in 2015 being the 130 vs indirect fuel injection on the 110. Weight wise, the 110 is about 220 lbs with radiator, muffler plus oil and coolant. </p>
<p></p> I think there is a lot of con…tag:zenith.aero,2018-01-26:2606393:Comment:6090762018-01-26T16:27:56.628ZScott Smithhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ScottSmith9
<p>I think there is a lot of confusion about that engine since it is no longer in production and the site is no longer running its specs. Maybe the site should go ahead and put the information about the 110 back up? Its just a suggestion, and I know you tube is full of information about it, but it is kind of scattered around...</p>
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<p>I just bought one from Alissa for my 601 HD and I am thrilled!</p>
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<p>I did extensive research concerning engines with help from this discussion…</p>
<p>I think there is a lot of confusion about that engine since it is no longer in production and the site is no longer running its specs. Maybe the site should go ahead and put the information about the 110 back up? Its just a suggestion, and I know you tube is full of information about it, but it is kind of scattered around...</p>
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<p>I just bought one from Alissa for my 601 HD and I am thrilled!</p>
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<p>I did extensive research concerning engines with help from this discussion and I can’t find anything with the same combination of price, fuel injection, power and torque, reliability reports, ease of care, weight, and support than the Viking 110.</p>
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<p>I considered the rotax 582, 912, 912S, 912iS, Jabiru 2200, Jabiru 3300, Continental, Lycoming, UL power, Aerovee, Great Plains, BMW motorcycle, Harley Davidson motorcycle, Corvair...and nothing adds up in total as far as I can see.</p> Sorry...Samantha said it was…tag:zenith.aero,2018-01-26:2606393:Comment:6091802018-01-26T13:35:00.754ZJim Cateshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimCates
<p>Sorry...Samantha said it was 220lb. I could consider one if its installed weight in only 179. </p>
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<p>Sorry...Samantha said it was 220lb. I could consider one if its installed weight in only 179. </p>
<p></p> The Viking 110 has a base wei…tag:zenith.aero,2018-01-26:2606393:Comment:6092602018-01-26T10:58:20.010ZJan Eggenfellnerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JanEggenfellner
<p>The Viking 110 has a base weight of 179</p>
<p>The Viking 110 has a base weight of 179</p>