Sport Pilot Talk

I just saw this post and am wondering if you can help me out. I have a SLSA and want (need) to change its classification to ELSA. I am having no luck finding a DAR-T with the appropriate endorse (157) to complete this transaction. You mention you have found one. I am in Indiana and it seemns there ...

You will need an endorsement for the sport pilot knowledge test. The private pilot endorsement that you will get with your package will not work. I would suggest once you have completed the course get together with an instructor and go over the differences in the knowledge test and get a sign off fr...

Welcome aboard.

My office is just a few steps from the shop. I have a 32" TV for a monitor on my computer, and I often enlarge the pages. I will print any pages I need to take to the shop.

The Rotax line maintenance manual, section 05-10-00 paragraph 2.1 page 8, says: The following components and systems must be replaced every 5 years: ... all rubber hoses of the fuel system ( incl. Teflon hoses ) Paul, The last two versions of the line maintenance manual don't have a page 8 in secti...

designrs wrote: ↑Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:52 pm Please do not propose to take away my earned privileges!

I don't think anyone here is suggesting that. Someone posted a person's comment from those submitted to the FAA already. It seems that person is against sport pilots.

drseti wrote: ↑Tue Aug 22, 2023 2:12 am Of course, Tom is right about Teflon hoses. What we're talking about here is 5 year rubber replacement, not Teflon replacement.

My point is that depending on the airplane, the rubber replacement task may not be as big of deal as others.

Absolutely agree with every word but I am curious .. wouldn’t cutting off fuel in the cockpit render engine fire a self limiting event ( obviously still very much a catastrophic failure ) - I do test my fuel valve now and then and the engine will run for about 2 maybe 3 minutes with the fuel valve ...

In my opinion, omitting a hose replacement at 5 years is false economy, regardless of legalities. Consider the possible consequences of a hose failure: (1) coolant hose - if you lose all the dexcool, you need to reduce power immediately to 4000 RPM, set up slow flight, and limp to the nearest airpo...

If it is SLSA you will have to follow the timeframe as spelled out in the aircraft manufactures maintenance manual. If it is ELSA you will have some latitude. Carb diaphragms, float needles, and carb sockets are threes things that I would not let go past 7 years. Fuel pump and pressure issues seem t...

Maybe a few more donations, and we could get rid of these silly ads???

I sent $30.

Paul,

So sorry for your loss.

Tom

That's a shame. There is some great information archived here. I see it pop up from time to time when making a Google search about sport pilot related subjects.

I have a 2009 Sting that I will be listing soon for a customer. I just completed an extensive condition inspection. The airplane only has 130 hours since new, and it shows. It is very well equipped.