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by FastEddieB
Thu May 11, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: Light Sport Aircraft for time building
Replies: 14
Views: 7902

Re: Light Sport Aircraft for time building

On my 2007 Sky Arrow, converted to E-LSA status in 2009, this is what my Operating Limitations say: 10. This aircraft is to be operated under VFR day only. 11. After completion of phase I flight testing, unless appropriately equipped for night and/or instrument flight in accordance with $ 91.205, th...
by FastEddieB
Sat Feb 04, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: Training
Topic: AvSport 2021 Annual Report
Replies: 2
Views: 3351

Re: AvSport 2021 Annual Report

Congratulations!

If running a flight school for a profit was easy, then anybody could do it!*



*Inspired by "A League Of Their Own" obviously.
by FastEddieB
Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Hard starting Rotax 912 ULS
Replies: 15
Views: 16885

Re: Hard starting Rotax 912 ULS

(Weighing the pair is consistent with the Rotax service bulletin, but one light and one heavy float could pass that test and still cause problems when banking or in steep turns). I check mine annually, weighing each float individually using a reloading scale. To date, I’ve never found an out-of-spe...
by FastEddieB
Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: Eye Candy
Topic: New 360 camera on a selfie stick off the wing
Replies: 10
Views: 15098

Re: New 360 camera on a selfie stick off the wing

Incredible technology. As I watched the video, the word "magic" popped into my mind as well, especially how the mount is rendered invisible. “ Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic ” - Arthur C. Clark Beautiful landing, BTW, and folks around here know how cri...
by FastEddieB
Sat Aug 20, 2022 1:10 pm
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: Aircraft purchase "Short List"
Replies: 23
Views: 9195

Re: Aircraft purchase "Short List"

Most all-metal LSAs use .020 (20 thousandths of an inch) aluminum skins. That's what we engineers call oh-two-oh, and Burt Rutan calls oh-two-thin. I’m sure an RV12 is a wonderful plane. But when I went to sit in one at a Sebring Light Sport Expo I was cautioned where to support my weight with my h...
by FastEddieB
Sat Aug 20, 2022 12:52 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Skyarrow 600
Replies: 7
Views: 6336

Re: Skyarrow 600

Sorry for being late to the party. I was having difficulty logging in and I ended up neglecting the browser tab for quite some time. Briefly, I’ve had my Sky Arrow for about 15 years and have about 620 hours on it. Converted to ELSA about 2 years into ownership and it was a great decision. Took the ...
by FastEddieB
Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:02 pm
Forum: Ask The Insurance Agent
Topic: Insurance rate shocker
Replies: 89
Views: 92040

Re: Insurance rate shocker

From the original post in 2019: I just got a renewal quote for my Sky Arrow’s insurance. After 12 years without a claim, I had hoped for, if anything, a small reduction in premium. No such luck - it went from $961 last year to $1,218, a 26% increase. Along with the comment: “ We are seeing steep pre...
by FastEddieB
Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:14 pm
Forum: Experimenter's Corner
Topic: LODA required
Replies: 14
Views: 9729

Re: LODA required

I applied for my generic CFI LODA at 1:35P today. Got the LODA at 2:20P.

Pretty fast service from the FAA!
by FastEddieB
Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:41 am
Forum: Light Sport Aircraft
Topic: Experiences with VL3 SLSA?
Replies: 13
Views: 8564

Re: Experiences with VL3 SLSA?

fatsportpilot wrote: Sun Jul 25, 2021 10:18 pmThe 135hp of the 915 also means the weight is so high that I'd need to use the longer wing to remain within LSA stall limits, which means speed goes down again.
I thought longer wings meant less drag, all thing being equal. Is that not right?
by FastEddieB
Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:34 am
Forum: Experimenter's Corner
Topic: LODA required
Replies: 14
Views: 9729

Re: LODA required

Though I’m still a little fuzzy on the exact need for this foolishness, I emailed my request last Thursday and got my LODA for my E-LSA Sky Arrow in an email today. Also from Louisville.

This thread is what goaded me into applying, so thanks!
by FastEddieB
Tue Jul 06, 2021 4:23 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Bubbles in GoPro Video
Replies: 5
Views: 4153

Re: Bubbles in GoPro Video

ShawnM wrote: Tue Jul 06, 2021 2:04 pm

They appear to be a reflection of the screws in your dash panel, no?
Nice catch!
by FastEddieB
Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:48 am
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Rotax 912ULS starter sprag clutch...
Replies: 10
Views: 5862

Re: Rotax 912ULS starter sprag clutch...

I have not seen the cowlings removed from the engine on a Sky Arrow but assume it exposes most of the engine for servicing like other aircraft cowlings. Other than it being high up in the air I would think any service would be fairly easy. https://live.staticflickr.com/5018/5489631092_35a76175a2_z....
by FastEddieB
Mon Jun 07, 2021 8:45 am
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Brake Life Expectancy
Replies: 6
Views: 4278

Re: Brake Life Expectancy

Most people who are familiar with the Marc brakes will agree that they should be replaced regardless of their condition. :lol: To be fair, the Marc brake pads on my Sky Arrow still had some life left in them after nearly 600 hours and 14 years. Lots of local lights with a fair number of touch and g...
by FastEddieB
Thu May 27, 2021 8:19 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Sad news, Happy news.
Replies: 4
Views: 3172

Re: Sad news, Happy news.

hirschr wrote: Thu May 27, 2021 8:46 am Eddie - you happy with the doggy ear muffs? The Ercoupe isn't that loud and I figure the dogs would just shake them off. What was your experience?
Halo was in Karen’s lap the whole time, and did not seem to mind them.
by FastEddieB
Tue May 25, 2021 4:05 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Sad news, Happy news.
Replies: 4
Views: 3172

Sad news, Happy news.

Karen and I have never been down to a single dog. This was our gang back in 2013 - all rescues or owner surrenders: https://live.staticflickr.com/8085/8496850443_9e67967ea4_z.jpg Clockwise from Jake - the brown dog - was Willie, Halo and Chowder. Over the last several years we first lost Jake (my be...