An Engine Upgrade In The Remos Is Just The Beginning
German-based aircraft manufacturer Remos showcased their new GXiS at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh for the first time in the United States. The new aircraft is powered by the fuel-injected Rotax 912 iS Sport and contains many features they say will enhance safety and bring even more fun into flying.
Remos says it’s much more than just the installation of a new engine. “Our approach is to make flying as easy as driving a car”, says CTO Christian Majunke. “We want to pro-vide our customers an easy to fly aircraft, completely made in Germany, fulfilling the highest industry standards.”
The core of the GXiS is the fuel injected Rotax 912 iS Sport (74 kW/100 hp). However, other changes include a new cowling, new propeller, and an engine system that Remos has named - SMART start. They have also combined aircraft breaking function into the engine throttle.
Remos says the Rotax 912 iS Sport makes the GXiS more efficient and even safer than any REMOS before. Carburetor icing and other problems are a thing of the past now. Thanks to several electric backup systems, they claim the engine is extremely reliable.
The engineering team also designed a new cowling in order to give the GXiS a distinctive new look. The aircraft now looks a little more aggressive than before, while the cooling efficiency is excellent. A longer spinner, a stainless steel exhaust and a new propeller underline the new look. At AirVenture 2016 the GXiS is being shown with a constant speed propeller by MT Propeller, Germany. The LSA version the U.S. will be delivered with a fixed propeller by DUC Hélices. The MT-Propeller will be available, too, but without the constant speed functionality.
Remos says one of the GXiS’ coolest features is the computerized start-up system called SMARTstart. They say, starting-up an aircraft engine has never been so easy before because it’s just a matter of pressing a single button.
Remos also said they have simplified the throttle and brakes. The new REMOS jet throttle works like the throttle unit on an airliner: push it forward to increase power, pull it backward to decrease power. Pull it even more backward to apply the wheel breaks.
REMOS has installed a new avionics suite. In the top version, the panel is equipped with two 10” SkyView screens by Dynon with touch functionality, a Garmin GTN750, integrated XPDR, integrated audio panel, and integrated NAV/COM. Remos says for those who don’t need all that stuff: a single 7” screen and a separate radio will be available as well.
Every Remos fulfills the 2020 mandate as ADS-B out is standard. As an option, Remos offers ADS-B in to provide traffic and weather information to the pilot.
(Image provided by Remos)
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