---------------------------------------------------------- RotaxEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 07/19/11: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:22 AM - Re: New to the ultralight and Rotax world (lucien) 2. 07:34 AM - Re: New to the ultralight and Rotax world (xTrainwrecKx) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:22:07 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: New to the ultralight and Rotax world From: "lucien" xTrainwrecKx wrote: > Hmmmm... lots to think about. I don't mind trying to guide the plane off power and wouldn't automatically pull the chute in haste, but it is good to have just in case while flying over the mountains in Vegas. This is my first U/L and I know I will take good care of both the plane and the engine. > > This 1500R is already equipped with a battery, just aft of the firewall. The firewall is also removable to access controls, etc without having to dig around in the cockpit. Now, as far where the starter motor would go... I will have to look at that. > > I thank you guys for all of the input and appreciate the learning points. > > Very respectfully, > Derek I personally would avoid the electric start. Particularly the CPS starter, it's poorly made and hard on the crankshaft. The Rotax mag-end starter is better, but still a lot of money and weight that you don't really need on such a small plane. Just route the pull rope into in the cockpit and pull start from the seat. The 447 is easy to crank over by hand due to its smaller size. On my 447 trike, I had it routed to a pully on the mast over my head. I could actually pull start it from the seat with one hand pulling downwards (and very easily with both hands). Oh, and practice your deadsticks! Then it will be no problem when/if the motor decides to quit for real ;) LS -------- LS Titan II SS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=347023#347023 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:34:28 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: New to the ultralight and Rotax world From: "xTrainwrecKx" How do you think the 1500R will fly at deadstick? or... fall? hahaha. I will practice everthing I can just in case, and will also look at finding a way to route the pull to the cockpit. Thank you for the knowledge. Very respectfully, Derek Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=347031#347031 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rotaxengines-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RotaxEngines-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rotaxengines-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rotaxengines-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.