Just out of curiousity, what certified aircraft used this Rotax 914? A Stemme? A super Dimona? In the US at least, the certification status of an engine adds nothing to its value in homebuilt applica
while violating all rules and knowledge, work so well? -- Ira N224XS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=300132#300132
Franz, I put my lock in because of airshows and non-home airport stays. At Sun n Fun, there can be 50,000 non-pilots wandering the flightline with little supervision. Some thefts of opportunity can c
I recently obtained an ipad with embedded GPS and compass to test its suitability as an in-flight Nav supplement. The good news: The software is very good and rapidly evolving to a state where it wil
Luc, I admit near complete ignorance of the rules in Canda. In the US, the FAA takes a dim view of using a homebuilt for any training save that of the owner. Commercial use of a homebuilt is also exp
Hey Bud, I am sure I am missing something here! Why in heaven's name would anyone ever want to convert an MG to LSA? By performance and by privilege that would be a serious downgrade. Ira -- Ira N224
Just to be clear to those folks Bud is speaking of: A pilot with a GLIDER rating with a SELF-LAUNCH endorsement can fly the Europa Motor Glider as a powered aircraft as follows: No LSA Speed Limit (1
The engine will stop after a few seconds due to fuel starvation. You may also draw air into the fine oil channels that we must carefully purge after opening the lower portions of oil system. I have n
For excitement, try departure stalls with flaps and full power. I get a nice snap followed by entry into a tight spiral. It does not seem easy to make my aircraft develop a true spin. Slips for steep
I once had a test fail indication on my SL-70 which has otherwise been a stellar performer. It was indeed a loose antenna connector Any substantial avionics shop should have a premade jig to plug an
Hi Jim, Definitely drop the muffler out! That will give you a clean shot at the four radiator hoses. It will also allow a close inspection of the radiator and the radiator springs. -- Ira N224XS Read
Hi Frans, I looked at that referenced Italian site for FlyGas. They gave no indication that their mod had been operationally tested in any way as of this data (Sep 13, 2010) Their cross tube looks to
Hi Frans, I mentioned the cross tube since you had mentioned the failure of a carb and that both sides could be fed through the single carb and the"fat" cross tube. Outside that scenario, there shoul
Nice discussion guys! Be careful though about manufacturing questions! If one had the temerity to ask why Lycoming and Continental still use cork gaskets that melt in ethanol when they could see it c
These issues with incompatible EMail systems would cease if everyone used the direct access to the list instead of EMail. This has many advantages as you will see by trying it out. The list is at for
They are in the line maint manual I assume you are talking aviation compression test, not automotive If I recall from the man. 65/80 is min flightworthy -- Ira N224XS Read this topic online here: htt
the return fuel rate in the 912s is tiny. the 914 is on the other hand a significant fraction of total flow -- Ira N224XS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=3165
I like the Winter 5 channel QDC Find it at a local glider supply shop (I use two extra channels for my AOA) -- Ira N224XS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=3166
I would wait for people actually flying with these fans in condensing or overheating conditions to report the result of their use before deciding what to do. After a very warm summer in my neck of th