Sport Pilot Talk

The muffler needs to be removed and pressure tested. That is the only way to find the leaks. I have one off a CT sent out right now with two spots that were submitting CO into the cabin heat system.

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Anyone installed a uAvionix tailBeaconX? Transponder, ADSB out, GPS, antennae, position light all built into one unit. Looks sweet! https://uavionix.com/products/tailbeaconx/ By the time you get something to support selecting the squawk code it is $4500. It is a neat option, but not a budget option...

Anyone installed a uAvionix tailBeaconX? Transponder, ADSB out, GPS, antennae, position light all built into one unit. Looks sweet! https://uavionix.com/products/tailbeaconx/ By the time you get something to support selecting the squawk code it is $4500. It is a neat option, but not a budget option.

Get a used transponder and encoder, something like a Garmin GTX327, there are other options if panel space is limited. Then add a tail beacon or Echouat with a skyfx. You would be looking at around $2000 plus install, which you can do yourself on an experimental. Just need to get the transponder che...

I agree that having the CFI do the flying will not cut the mustard, but I don't see the requirement that the sport pilot must hold pilot privileges in the aircraft the training is being performed in. For example say the sport pilot PPC wants to add airplane privileges to his sport pilot certificate....

drseti wrote: ↑Thu Aug 18, 2022 11:39 am You can be endorsed for controlled airspace only in an aircraft for which you hold piloting privileges.

Paul, what is the regulatory citation for this?

On the Thorpedo, technically any change from the original configuration requires that the manufacture record the change and confirm compliance with ASTM standards. If there is no one maintaining ASTM compliance for the brand, then going experimental is your only choice. This brings up other issues t...

There is some information here.
https://www.rotax-owner.com/en/912-914- ... se?start=5

First, check for debris in the float bowl, not uncommon after a hose change. Second, verify that fuel pressure is not dropping off when power is added. Third, not sure how your set up is, but check that the vent tubes are pulling air from the same source. Fourth, if you can reach a finger in the fil...

If you know what you are doing, and it is not some oddball installation. It shouldn't take more than 15 minutes, and maybe even less. Now if there is a carb issue causing the imbalance it will that longer. I had one recently, that was idling to fast, and was having trouble adjusting. Then I noticed ...

We had a student recently who it to less than a week to get theirs.

As an aside on insurance, I know that some companies have regional underwriters. This can create a situation where the same airplane quoted from different regions can have a significant difference in price. Just something to consider.

I suppose the conservative course of action would be to contact the FSDO and confirm it. There is a good chance they won't know. It all boils down to what your operating limitations say. If you do go back into phase one flight testing you will likely need to change the geographical location of the ...

Also the time duration may be less for a ELSA compared to a EAB LSA.