Sport Pilot Talk

Murrell · Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 58

http://tl-ultralight.cz/en/ultralight-aircrafts/tl-3000-sirius/photogallery/2

I can't seem to post pic.s here any more.
Murrell

chrisw · Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Posts: 19 Location: San Jose, CA

Murrell wrote: http://tl-ultralight.cz/en/ultralight-aircrafts/tl-3000-sirius/photogallery/2

I can't seem to post pic.s here any more.
Murrell

Would you happen to know the status of the TL-3000? The webpage says that more flight tests are happening but I don't know when the video was made. They also offer a way of placing orders, which always leaves me wondering how anyone talks someone else into making a six-figure commitment for a product that may be barely off the drawing board.

Thanks for any additional info you may be able to pass along. It's a nice looking aircraft and I'd love to know whether to include it in the running.

Chris

dstclair · Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 65 Location: Allen, TX

The Sirius is more than a drawing. There are 2 registered to Sport Air, the US distributor.

Murrell · Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 58

The last report I had, which was some time ago, there were over 40 flying in Europe.
On the Web, there are some movies, one showing a Sirius TL-3000 towing a glider.
It is also certified for floats, however I know of none actually equiped.

Murrell

jake · Joined: 25 Oct 2009 Posts: 32 Location: minnesota

There are two on a container to sportair right now. They will be the first in the US. Yes there are approx 40 flying around the world now.
I have a refundable down payment on one of them!!

Jake

jake · Joined: 25 Oct 2009 Posts: 32 Location: minnesota

Chrisw or anyone,

Any questions ask away. I know a fair amount about the plane.

Jake

chrisw · Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Posts: 19 Location: San Jose, CA

jake wrote: Chrisw or anyone,

Any questions ask away. I know a fair amount about the plane.

Jake

I can't ask for better than that! Thanks for all the follow-up, guys. Meanwhile, Jake (or anyone else), to begin at a very preliminary level here, what are your thoughts as to pros and cons of the Siriua when compared, say, to the CT's?

Chris

chrisw · Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Posts: 19 Location: San Jose, CA

Quote:
what are your thoughts as to pros and cons of the Siriua when compared, say, to the CT's?

Chris

No that wasn't meant to show you my stunningly vast knowledge of what the plural of Sirius would be in Latin -- just another example of my poor typing skills I'm afraid!

Chris

jake · Joined: 25 Oct 2009 Posts: 32 Location: minnesota

Chrisw,

For me the reason I chose the sirius over the Ct...
1. The sirius is a physically larger plane. Wider wings, longer larger body.
No skinny tail section. Engine placement is more traditional.

2. I personally like the look of the sirius better. Maybe because of the
traditional shape.

3. I like my legs bent at the knee instead of strait out. More comfortable to me.

4. Easier cabin entry. More substantial seats.

5. Supposedly quieter cabin. Actual door latches.

6. Larger wheels/tires. I plan to fly off grass a lot.

7. Bill Canino at sportairusa seems to be a good trustworthy man. Said if I didnt like the plane he would return my money. Cant beat that.

I know there are plenty of advantages of the ct also. Just stating my reasons for the sirius. I talked to the ct guys and they were very good also.

Jake

chrisw · Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Posts: 19 Location: San Jose, CA

jake wrote: Chrisw,

For me the reason I chose the sirius over the Ct...

Jake

Thanks Jake. Any ideas on what it would take to get a demo on the left coast? Do I have to wait for Oshkosh (can't make Sun n' Fun this time)?

Chris

jake · Joined: 25 Oct 2009 Posts: 32 Location: minnesota

Chris,
The first two planes will be in little rock mar 20 till april 1 at least. Then delivered to MN and FL. I believe Bill has more sold for april delivery but I dont know where to.
Im sure you could get a demo at Little Rock before we take delivery otherwise it will likely be sun and fun or osh kosh. I dont think Bill will have a demo plane till he gets his sold orders filled.

Jake

chrisw · Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Posts: 19 Location: San Jose, CA

jake wrote: Chris,
The first two planes will be in little rock mar 20 till april 1 at least. Then delivered to MN and FL. I believe Bill has more sold for april delivery but I dont know where to.
Im sure you could get a demo at Little Rock before we take delivery otherwise it will likely be sun and fun or osh kosh. I dont think Bill will have a demo plane till he gets his sold orders filled.

Jake

So there are only two UL-3000 Sirius' in the US so far? Looks like I'm going to have to wait til Oshkosh to fly one. Hopefully they're planning to show up there.

Thanks Jake.

Chris

dstclair · Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 65 Location: Allen, TX

For those interested, you'll be able to test fly a Sirius out of Little Rock from around March 30 - April 10. I believe there will be one at Sun-n-Fun to check out but no demo rides will be available (demo plane is sold). More should be hitting the US each month.

Sorry, Chris -- don't know of demo flight opportunities on either coast.

chrisw · Joined: 19 Jan 2010 Posts: 19 Location: San Jose, CA

dstclair wrote:
Sorry, Chris -- don't know of demo flight opportunities on either coast.

Thanks anyway Dave. It looks like OSH is the best I can hope for, tho it seems debatable there'll be a demo model there either.

Chris