Hi Jan, yes, I am referring to the two main wing options; the 'Group A' (or whatever they call it now) 116sqft wing, and the microlight wing of 160sqft(?). The former will gently cruise with a 912 at 105mph, or easily 110mph, but the VNE is 120mph (de-rated by the LAA by 10mph compared with the USA). I guess the 2-stroke powered micros do about 85mph, but I am not sure what a similar engined 'Group A' would do. The downside of the 116 wing is slightly higher take-off and stall speeds - my 116 wing stalled at 45mph.
I believe the earlier S6 micros have a weight limit of 430kg and the later and upgraded have 450kgs. The 116 in the UK has a max weight of 499kg (1100lbs downgraded again by the LAA from the US 1200lbs). When full of fuel this gives a spare 200kgs for pilot and mate and gear.
. It out performs the C152 in almost every way.
I agree about the 2-strokes, I think I would always go for a 4-stroke - partly because the 2-strokes seem to need so much pampering. I have never flown a 2-stroke (except as a passenger) so now I'll run for cover
