Thanks for the replies. I had not previously heard of any issues nor did my web search turn up any.
I suppose there is just the tiniest chance the importer in question may have been interested in selling me an in-stock carbureted version. Naw, that couldn't be it.
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- Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:15 am
- Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
- Topic: Rotax questions...a few more!
- Replies: 192
- Views: 47666
- Sun Oct 20, 2013 11:05 pm
- Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
- Topic: Rotax questions...a few more!
- Replies: 192
- Views: 47666
Re: Rotax questions...a few more!
Sorry if this is off-topic but it seems to fit among 'Rotax questions'. Is anyone aware of multiple in-flight failures in Europe of the 912iS? An importer of SLSAs told me he was sticking with the 912 ULS until the injected version gets its bugs worked out, because of these incidents/accidents. I am...
- Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:04 pm
- Forum: Safety Corner
- Topic: Refueling SOP
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2348
Refueling SOP
In another section of the forum, Jack stated, On a flying day, we put the tank in the car trunk and would stop at the gas station next to the airport to fill the tank. A very short drive later, I used a little fuel transfer pump (grounded to the plane) to fill the tank(s)... That got my attention be...
- Wed Jul 10, 2013 3:22 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Getting close to 1st solo--Question for CFI's out there
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3116
Re: Getting close to 1st solo--Question for CFI's out there
I fly out of KADS (Addison) but KDTO would actually be more convenient for me.
Training in the RV-12 would be really sweet.
Training in the RV-12 would be really sweet.
- Wed Jul 10, 2013 1:54 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Getting close to 1st solo--Question for CFI's out there
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3116
Re: Getting close to 1st solo--Question for CFI's out there
If those follow-up solo flights require the comms skills you mention, it would make sense to me that he wants you good to go with the radio, not just the engine and airframe. Good point. Especially in light of this: So, here I am, flying around having had two unanticipated rejections.... what do yo...
- Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:35 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Getting close to 1st solo--Question for CFI's out there
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3116
Getting close to 1st solo--Question for CFI's out there
My consistency in all phases of flight is improving. Still need to improve my touch on landings but I'm getting there. I train at a busy towered airport under the Bravo, so there is a lot of radio work. I have come a long way in that area but some of the instructions from Regional Approach do cause ...
- Wed Jul 03, 2013 11:28 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Holding altitude, heading and airspeed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2852
Re: Holding altitude, heading and airspeed
Thanks for the guidance, guys!
- Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:54 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Holding altitude, heading and airspeed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2852
Holding altitude, heading and airspeed
Training for SP in a Sportcruiser. Being inconsistent at holding heading and altitude; and not holding airspeed through maneuvers all that well. Other than that I'm doing great! My diagnosis: too little use of trim; too much dependence on the instruments instead of the sight picture. Prescription: t...
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 4:14 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: SportCruiser--handling differences, Classic v. glass panel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5588
Re: SportCruiser--handling differences, Classic v. glass pan
The Classic is a 2011 model while the glass panel version is a 2012 model. I don't have the actual dates of manufacture. Your questions made me realize--the planes did not feel different. But the gauges did . I actually used the old-style airspeed indicator in the glass-panel model, since that is wh...
- Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:56 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: SportCruiser--handling differences, Classic v. glass panel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5588
SportCruiser--handling differences, Classic v. glass panel
Today my actual landings were pretty good. (I'm working on my SP cert.) But, man, was I having a hard time holding airspeed and attitude! I was constantly making greater corrections than usual. Probably just an off day for me. But I did have to fly a different aircraft than usual today. I normally f...
- Sun Jun 09, 2013 11:00 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Landing Technique
- Replies: 84
- Views: 28350
Landing Technique
A noted aviation mag recently stated that LSA pilots have found that carrying power all the way thru the flare helps with making smooth touchdowns. Being a student pilot, that sounds to me like a training recommendation. It happens not to be what I have been taught and I am quite sure there are diss...
- Sun Jun 09, 2013 10:32 pm
- Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
- Topic: Bristell--sacrifices to save on weight
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7623
Bristell--sacrifices to save on weight
In a recent magazine article, the designer of the Bristell is said to have made sacrifices to save on weight. Indeed, the a/c weighs in at a low 715 lbs including chute (as I understand the article). At the same time, the all-aluminum a/c is praised for its top notch construction, extra long main sp...
- Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:54 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Landing SportCruiser
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9392
Re: Landing SportCruiser
Great point, Paul. While I was glad my instinct was to go around, I was disappointed it kicked in too late! More practice required.
- Sat Jun 08, 2013 9:53 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Landing SportCruiser
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9392
Re: Landing SportCruiser--UPDATE
My landings have improved greatly. Thanks for all the great advice on this forum! Actually, I was sort of starting to admire my landing ability. Then, one non-standard approach command from the tower at KADS, plus a low-level gust of wind, brought me back to reality. I did a decent job of getting ba...
- Tue Jun 04, 2013 10:01 am
- Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
- Topic: First RV12 SLSA N232VA
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7277
Re: First RV12 SLSA N232VA
Yep, very cool. Even with the generic canopy cover in place (as I saw it), the colors and design really 'pop'!