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1. 06:09 AM - Saying "Hi" (David Wright)
2. 06:33 AM - Re: Saying "Hi" (snuffy@usol.com)
3. 07:25 PM - [ Mike Pierzina ] : New Email List Photo Share Available! (Email List Photo Shares)
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--> Ultralight-List message posted by: "David Wright" <deedubs@charter.net>
I am currently building a Kitfox Lite kit.
I am also thinking about attempting to build a Hummell Ultra-Cruiser, once
the wheels of the kitfox leave the ground for the first time.
Being new to the ultralight world I have have a few ?'s.
Weight Limits ...... and the new LSA requlations
I am constantly being told that many people in the ultralight world fly
"fat" ultralights. Is that true? Should I be strictly concerned about
this limit in light of the arrival of the new LSA rules? If I"m a tad over
because of brakes, BRS, and paint issues outlines below... s/I be
concerned? (I realize some allowance is made for BRS, & Floats. How
about brakes?)
I am building my Lite with the 2si engine. Mostly because of cost and not
having gained experience in the ultralight world, I've chosen to try and
stay "strictly legal" weight-wise. Unfortunately I've hit a "snag". The
Lite, if painted with the full Poly-Fiber system looks as though it will end
up six to eleven pounds over the legal limit.
So, should I ignore the limit and paint the aircraft for both longevity and
looks using the full poly-fiber system?
Paint the aircraft with no Poly-Spray, but paint it all silver-PolyTone to
save weight and provide full UV protection(Page 92 Poly-Fiber manual
suggests this as an alternative to no Poly-Spray & UV blocker as suggested
by Skytsar Aircraft.)?
Or, try and make one or two coats of Poly-Spray work and then paint it with
a nice Poly-Tone paint scheme?
..... For the moment I would like to stay "Ultralight" and not head into
LSA territory if possible
Engine?
I have chosen the 2si engine but I would consider upgrading it to the Rotax
503 option Skystar provides. Does any one out there have experience with
the 2si engine?
How has it been?
If I upgraded to a Rotax 503 I'd be over-weight but it looks like i'd have
the power to handle floats(which I have). Should I be concerned about that
weight issue again?
Where is a good source of parts and consumables for the 2si engine(I noticed
unusual Needle size specified in the spec's for the engine provided by 2si
that are not listed in Aircraft Spruce or California Power Systems catalogs
for the Bing 84)? I've been unable to find a supplier for the "exact" size
of Uni-Filter air filter supplied by 2si. 1.75 " diameter ... 6 "
long. Catalogs all have 4" long versions.)
Any other builders of the Lite out there? In Mass., Conn., R.I., NH,
NY ?????
Any other ultra-light'ers in the Sturbridge-Worcester-NortheastCornerOfConn.
area? ....... Send me a "Hi" off-line!
(I am located in Charlton MA)
tx
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--> Ultralight-List message posted by: snuffy@usol.com
> I have chosen the 2si engine but I would consider upgrading it to the
Rotax
> 503 option Skystar provides. Does any one out there have experience with
> the 2si engine?
2si is all done building and selling aircraft engines.
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