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 Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:58 pm Post subject: Finally "getting it" |
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Well ok, despite no issues, the jury is still out on the 582 as far as I'm
concerned! To be comfortable I would need to take the EGT out and takes me
chances. As long as that gauge is there I will worry about it, especially in
an unloaded level cruise when it starts to rise a little.
On the other hand I think I am "over the hump" on tailwheel handling. While
many have no problem it was hard for me to master the art of the tailwheel.
It bit once and may again but it is obeying most commands at this point. The
secret for me was ditching my size 11 leather shoes and flying in sock feet!
It was recommended earlier and I thought whoever suggested it was nuts! My
feet fit the small pedals so much easier and I am less likely to push both
at the same time. I also have to reach for the brakes, I may have been on
them by accident earlier.
Nice to pass on some good news. I thought I would never "get it" on the
tailwheel!
Dave G. Nova Scotia, KF IV 1050 582 Warp TT
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Guy Buchanan
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Posts: 1204
Location: Ramona, CA
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| Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:36 pm Post subject: Finally "getting it" |
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On 9/7/2011 2:55 PM, Dave wrote:
| Quote: | Well ok, despite no issues, the jury is still out on the 582 as far as I'm
concerned! To be comfortable I would need to take the EGT out and takes me
chances. As long as that gauge is there I will worry about it, especially in
an unloaded level cruise when it starts to rise a little.
OK. Here's my (big bucks) solution to the EGT issue. Go buy and install
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a GRT EIS 2002 at $503. Better yet, find a used one from some idiot
that's upgrading their motor (me) or avionics. Then install the Green
Sky Avionics HACman mixture control system. ($187) I ran these for 514
hours and about five years and loved my 582. I had a big (3/4") red
light right in front of my eyes that would light every time the EIS
would go over limit and I'd check the numbers, figure what was wrong,
and fix it. It made EGT management simple. Red light goes on: EGT high:
either shove throttle in or pull it out, depending on what you're doing
next. Simple. I know it sounds like a lot of money, but it was seriously
worth the piece-of-mind. (It also makes your engine last a lot longer by
warning you of those other pesky problems like excessive RPM, CHT, and
water temp, all of which I saw from time to time.) The HACman simply
gives you the ability to do something about the EGT. EGT too high?
Richen mixture. I routinely leaned at altitude and then automatically
richened before pulling the throttle back for descent. Once full rich I
had wide latitude with the throttle without having to worry about EGT.
(The HACman was worth about 80F on the EGT.)
| Quote: | On the other hand I think I am "over the hump" on tailwheel handling. While
many have no problem it was hard for me to master the art of the tailwheel.
It bit once and may again but it is obeying most commands at this point. The
secret for me was ditching my size 11 leather shoes and flying in sock feet!
It was recommended earlier and I thought whoever suggested it was nuts! My
feet fit the small pedals so much easier and I am less likely to push both
at the same time. I also have to reach for the brakes, I may have been on
them by accident earlier.
Glad to hear it. Now you'll only get better. Remember, "happy feet".
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Guy Buchanan
Ramona, CA
Kitfox IV-1200 / 592-C / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded
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Pat Reilly
Joined: 06 Aug 2009
Posts: 345
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| Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:56 am Post subject: Finally "getting it" |
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Dave, Great news on your tailwheel progress. I hate to admit it but, my only real problem with tailwheel was actually a problem with the tailwheel. The bushing was so worn that the tailwheel would release from the detend at the slightest side pressure, was great if you were practicing ground loops. Replaced the bushing...cured my tailwheel problems. That EGT gage is a valuable gage and it will indicate higher temp at cruise vs full throttle as the increaseed fuel at full throttle is cooling the engine. It is supposed to run hotter at cruise. And, as long as it is jetted correctly it won't run too hot. That EGT gage is your friend. By the way "Your " jury may still be out on the Rotax 582, but the light aircraft community jury has finished deliberating long ago. If it wasn't as good an engine as it is, there wouldn't be the gazillion of them as there are powering from 60 mph Kitfoxes to 120 mph Pulsar aircraft. $ for $ and # for # it is really hard to find a better engine.
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 582 Rebuilt
Rockford, IL
On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 4:55 PM, Dave <occom(at)ns.sympatico.ca (occom(at)ns.sympatico.ca)> wrote:
| Quote: | --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Dave " <occom(at)ns.sympatico.ca (occom(at)ns.sympatico.ca)>
Well ok, despite no issues, the jury is still out on the 582 as far as I'm
concerned! To be comfortable I would need to take the EGT out and takes me
chances. As long as that gauge is there I will worry about it, especially in
an unloaded level cruise when it starts to rise a little.
On the other hand I think I am "over the hump" on tailwheel handling. While
many have no problem it was hard for me to master the art of the tailwheel.
It bit once and may again but it is obeying most commands at this point. The
secret for me was ditching my size 11 leather shoes and flying in sock feet!
It was recommended earlier and I thought whoever suggested it was nuts! My
feet fit the small pedals so much easier and I am less likely to push both
at the same time. I also have to reach for the brakes, I may have been on
them by accident earlier.
Nice to pass on some good news. I thought I would never "get it" on the
tailwheel!
Dave G. Nova Scotia, KF IV 1050 582 Warp TT
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