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The Cessena prohibition is only on particular models with 40 degrees of flap travel. The models with 30 degrees are not prohibited.

I don't think that the wing airfoil influence the ability to s ...

Randy,
i have a MK1V Avid Stol wing with a 582.
larry

I would not worry about the CHT on a water cooled engine. The water temp prob is located right at the top of the cylinder head. That and EGT are the parameters to watch. EGT is the most immediate a ...

I'm an extreme slipper with full flaperons deployed, door open (both) or closed - no problems.

larry

I used Pennzoil and Chevron both air cooled oils. I think that the hrs is not a big factor as much as the calender time. The parts were new, except for some main outer bearing corrosion and a inner ...

After 71/2 yrs (300hr) on my 582, I decided to pull it down and look at it for the first time. I can happily report that in all aspects, the engine spec'd within new limits, or just outside new and w ...

Also from SA: Rotax reliability facts:

From South Africa where they changed the mandatory overhaul schedule that Rotax publishes to 600hrs/10yrs, then 300 hrs there after, crank replacement bases on 60% wear, no time/hr limit. Details see ...

Ultralight crashes

By Black Press - Surrey North Delta Leader

Published: November 18, 2008 2:00 PM
Updated: November 18, 2008 2:47 PM

A Surrey man suffered severe bruising to one hand in a n ...

Any, any mechanical thing will, fail, it's just of matter of when, or where you are at the time. I always fly prepared for when it fail, whether it be 2 stroke, or 4, or jet engine - they will all ...

When is the last time you saw any engine go beyond its TBO without work done to it? The 582 has a low TBO in part due to the anticipated low usage and associated problems resulting from that. I know ...

Tom,

I have the same problem. I sealed up my old bungee opening, as I have a grove gear, and it didn't help. I then extended the exhaust pipe. You can go as long as you want - post muffler. ...

I found that Urethane hose is NOT suitable with anti- freeze and suffer a ruptured vent line due to the hose internal deterioration in a very short period of time. My experience forces me to proclaim ...

I have found that the STOL wing Avid (uncambered) can not remain in a spin because the wing will not stayed stalled and the spin quickly (less than 1/4 turn) will develop into a high speed spiral. I ...

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I set mine so maximum flap just allows full aileron travel both ways.
With this setting I've never had a premature stall.

Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / W ...

Thought that this was appropriate. Attached is the article in pdf. if you'd like to keep it.

THE FAR MENTALITY
By Jim Lauerman
President, Avemco Insurance Company

Why The Rules and Regs ...

"why I shouldnt bend the rules to fly by my own set of rules or standards."

doesn't this answer the question? "Anyway, I don't know what is more dangerous: sharp manoeuvres at low ...

Michel,

What does flying an airplane to the edge of the envelope to which it was designed have to do with blatant disregard to the laws governing the privilege to do so? I'm lost as to the point ...

" has left the strip many times over gross. I also cant fly at night vfr under sport pilot rules, But I do it and i'm sure many do... Tell me some ramp check stories why I shouldnt bend the rules ...

At the risk of offending, but with safety at the forefront, these facts need to be brought to your attention, and is not addressed to anyone specifically, but to the group as a reminder.

You, and ...