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1. 08:56 AM - Re: Finally "getting it" (Patrick Reilly)
2. 09:51 AM - Northeast Fly-in POSTPONED (Dorsal)
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| Subject: | Re: Finally "getting it" |
Dave, Great news on your tailwheel progress. I hate to admit it but, my only
real problem with tailwheel was actually a problem with the tailwheel. The
bushing was so worn that the tailwheel would release from the detend at the
slightest side pressure, was great if you were practicing ground loops.
Replaced the bushing...cured my tailwheel problems. That EGT gage is a
valuable gage and it will indicate higher temp at cruise vs full throttle as
the increaseed fuel at full throttle is cooling the engine. It is supposed
to run hotter at cruise. And, as long as it is jetted correctly it won't run
too hot. That EGT gage is your friend. By the way "Your " jury may still be
out on the Rotax 582, but the light aircraft community jury has finished
deliberating long ago. If it wasn't as good an engine as it is, there
wouldn't be the gazillion of them as there are powering from 60 mph
Kitfoxes to 120 mph Pulsar aircraft. $ for $ and # for # it is really hard
to find a better engine.
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 582 Rebuilt
Rockford, IL
On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 4:55 PM, Dave <occom@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
>
> Well ok, despite no issues, the jury is still out on the 582 as far as I'm
> concerned! To be comfortable I would need to take the EGT out and takes me
> chances. As long as that gauge is there I will worry about it, especially
> in
> an unloaded level cruise when it starts to rise a little.
>
> On the other hand I think I am "over the hump" on tailwheel handling. While
> many have no problem it was hard for me to master the art of the tailwheel.
> It bit once and may again but it is obeying most commands at this point.
> The
> secret for me was ditching my size 11 leather shoes and flying in sock
> feet!
> It was recommended earlier and I thought whoever suggested it was nuts! My
> feet fit the small pedals so much easier and I am less likely to push both
> at the same time. I also have to reach for the brakes, I may have been on
> them by accident earlier.
>
> Nice to pass on some good news. I thought I would never "get it" on the
> tailwheel!
>
> Dave G. Nova Scotia, KF IV 1050 582 Warp TT
>
>
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Pat Reilly
Mod 3 582 Rebuild
Rockford,IL
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| Subject: | Northeast Fly-in POSTPONED |
Due to severe flooding, stay tuned.
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Dorsal ~~^~~
Series 7 Flying
912S Warp Drive
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