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by akroguy
Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Utah
Replies: 10
Views: 10259

Re: Hello from Utah

Howdy! From a neighboring corner state, NM. Fly safely and respect density altitude where we fly.
by akroguy
Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:42 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Unsupervised Solo Practice
Replies: 4
Views: 14889

Re: Unsupervised Solo Practice

S turns across a road. Turns around a point...learn wind compensation and altitude control climbs/descents to defined altitudes and headings slow flight, flaps/no flaps, holding altitude keeping ball centered, recognize power requirements for these trimmed conditions Pattern entries..crisp and at al...
by akroguy
Thu Jun 06, 2019 3:39 pm
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: ADS-B for Evektor Sportstar?
Replies: 33
Views: 26766

Re: ADS-B for Evektor Sportstar?

Ok, Steve Minnich is online and LOA for the EchoUAT is being processed by Evektor. So, it is a viable ADS-B option.
by akroguy
Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:32 pm
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: ADS-B for Evektor Sportstar?
Replies: 33
Views: 26766

Re: ADS-B for Evektor Sportstar?

Has anybody heard from or contacted the Minnich family at Midwestsportplanes? Their website has been down for several days. Facebook posting shows their area got hammered by storms. Evektor directed me to them for ADSB LOA. I hope they're alright!
by akroguy
Mon Jun 03, 2019 8:18 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Engine trouble on takoff
Replies: 23
Views: 18852

Re: Engine trouble on takoff

I had an issue when I used a thin layer of silicone gasket sealer to hold the float bowl gaskets in place. DON'T DO THAT!!! The silicone can react with the gas and turn to jelly: https://live.staticflickr.com/1654/24675287222_ccbd06c91c.jpg Pretty sure this is what caused some very rough running ov...
by akroguy
Wed May 29, 2019 2:06 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Hanger Space...no luck
Replies: 18
Views: 17406

Re: Hanger Space...no luck

Buy an airpark home and live with your plane. It is awesome. :D Show-off !! :mrgreen: That's certainly "livin' the dream". And YOU get to fly near sea level! Show off!! :lol: Density altitude sucks. But then, when I do fly down to lower elevations, it's like I just uncorked a supercharger...
by akroguy
Mon May 27, 2019 10:47 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Hanger Space...no luck
Replies: 18
Views: 17406

Re: Hanger Space...no luck

Buy an airpark home and live with your plane.

It is awesome. :D
by akroguy
Mon May 27, 2019 10:42 pm
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: ADS-B for Evektor Sportstar?
Replies: 33
Views: 26766

Re: ADS-B for Evektor Sportstar?

Dave C wrote:Has anyone tried the echoUAT? It is very reasonably priced, small and has ADS-B IN and OUT.

echoUAT.PNG

I'm probably going this route for my 2006 Sporty. Sent an email request for LOA to Evektor. It's about the most inexpensive option I have found.
by akroguy
Wed Apr 10, 2019 3:47 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Student Sport Pilot in New Mexico
Replies: 19
Views: 35215

Re: Student Sport Pilot in New Mexico

That is just horrible news.

Santa Fe...high and often windy. Density altitude, never good with airport elevation 6348' MSL.



Tailwinds and eternal peace to those lost.
by akroguy
Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:27 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Rotax 912 uls electrical question
Replies: 22
Views: 25171

Re: Rotax 912 uls electrical question

low volt lamp flashes in my Sportstar as well, at low throttle setting. Goes away once throttled up to fly.
by akroguy
Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:25 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Student Sport Pilot in New Mexico
Replies: 19
Views: 35215

Re: Student Sport Pilot in New Mexico

I hope it all went well for you. I'm a PPSEL, on my third airplane now, 2006 Sportstar SE, based at E98 (airpark...plane at my house) south of ABQ. There are a few LSA's here. I wanted to "down size" from certified aircraft while still keeping PPSEL privileges and burning mogas available a...
by akroguy
Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:15 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New Pilot in North Carolina
Replies: 29
Views: 38404

Re: New Pilot in North Carolina

Back to the OP, welcome! This, from a fellow 2006 Sportstar owner. :D It's been a great airplane, first annual with me as owner showed absolutely no surprises. Cheap to operate, nimble and the view is simply amazing. My wife hated flying our C-180...felt like being in a dark cavern to her. You don't...
by akroguy
Wed Jan 02, 2019 8:38 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: 100LL
Replies: 27
Views: 24177

Re: 100LL

I'd find another airport.

They wonder why GA is dying when they make it harder and harder to keep aviation affordable.
by akroguy
Fri Dec 28, 2018 6:51 pm
Forum: The Want Ads
Topic: Rv 12 55k with everything
Replies: 15
Views: 38868

Re: Rv 12 55k with everything

I'm seeing a lot of RV12's for sale these days.

Something weird about them?

Not bashing Van....I'm an RV8 builder/flyer (400 hrs) and hold Van's Aircraft in very high regard. I just see more -12's listed vs. the legacy model RV's.
by akroguy
Tue Dec 25, 2018 11:35 pm
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: High Altitude Airports and LSA
Replies: 34
Views: 31435

Re: High Altitude Airports and LSA

I'm at 4800' MSL. 100hp Sportstar. I'm finding it quite nimble and comfortably airborne with plenty of runway to spare with full tanks and solo anytime of the year. So, weight management is important. With ~30 gallons available on full tanks and the endurance of the Rotax engine, I'm fine with flyin...