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by rcbgreen
Mon Oct 19, 2015 11:49 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Fuel consumption on Rotax 582
Replies: 10
Views: 4822

Re: Fuel consumption on Rotax 582

I do have a fuel flow meter. It's not 100% accurate but when I fill up to around 75L and set my known fuel on the meter to the same, it shows me about 23L when the mark on the tank says 21L (3.8% error not bad). At take off with max revs 6500 it is bouncing around 25L,/hr then when I start cruising ...
by rcbgreen
Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:48 am
Forum: MET Academy
Topic: Warm Fronts
Replies: 10
Views: 12337

Re: Warm Fronts

Yup, managed to fly this morning and while I did a touch and go at Klip, two more trikes were warming up. It was actually cold in the air and I was glad I had a flight suit on. Next week looks good - finally. See you use the same programs as me to get an idea of weather. Also like the METAR and TAF ...
by rcbgreen
Thu Oct 15, 2015 5:27 pm
Forum: MET Academy
Topic: Warm Fronts
Replies: 10
Views: 12337

Re: Warm Fronts

Agree with you there. Really struggling to find decent weather, according to Windguru I should be happy as according to the App it's been the best Kite surfing weather every. I just took the wrong sport up. I see it should be good tomorrow morning early.
by rcbgreen
Mon Oct 12, 2015 12:20 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: A Beautiful Adventure (escaping the patch)
Replies: 23
Views: 12050

Re: A Beautiful Adventure (escaping the patch)

Sorry to hear that it was cut short. If you do decide to do April/May next year I might be interested as well as some others. It has always been on my bucket list and after watching the Mike Blyth and Olivier Aubert in South to South where they covered 43 000 kms the expedition bug has bitten again.
by rcbgreen
Mon Oct 12, 2015 9:33 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Microlight on Floats
Replies: 12
Views: 2496

Re: Microlight on Floats

There is an article the first edition of the Trike magazine on the Cygnet, which is a clip on system so you can have the best of both worlds. Designed in Canada which is not surprising as that is where the float planes are also popular. Trike online magazine is Aussie based so the article is on flyi...
by rcbgreen
Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:29 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Fuel consumption on Rotax 582
Replies: 10
Views: 4822

Re: Fuel consumption on Rotax 582

Thanks, I think the light has come on. I may be doing 5100 rpm but not at full throttle so the fuel consumption is lower. So that 75% figure in the manual has limited practical use. I was trying to compare it to adverts for a Rotax 912 based planes where they generally quote 12-14 l/hr (also backed ...
by rcbgreen
Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:06 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Fuel consumption on Rotax 582
Replies: 10
Views: 4822

Re: Fuel consumption on Rotax 582

Then I am still missing something as at 5100 rpm I am outputting 35 of the 48 kW which is 73% (as per power output graphs in manual).
by rcbgreen
Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:19 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Fuel consumption on Rotax 582
Replies: 10
Views: 4822

Fuel consumption on Rotax 582

I have put about 70 hours now on my Raptor with a Rotax 582 blue top. My consumption is around 12-13L per hour and I normally cruise around 5000-5100 rpm. This is much better than the Rotax manual states (20.5L per hour @ 75% continuous performance) so it is a pleasant surprise and makes me think Ro...
by rcbgreen
Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:25 pm
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: Knee board with maps galore for sale (Sold)
Replies: 4
Views: 1279

Re: Knee board with maps galore for sale R120.00

If Louis does not take I will.
by rcbgreen
Sun Sep 27, 2015 2:36 pm
Forum: Airfields, Destinations and Contacts
Topic: Port Alfred area
Replies: 2
Views: 5717

Re: Port Alfred area

Bump
by rcbgreen
Fri Sep 18, 2015 5:14 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Welcome to the Microlight Forum
Replies: 165
Views: 148076

Re: Welcome to the Microlight Forum

Gubby, I fly out to Vaal Dam quite often from Panorama. Was out there on Wednesday following the shoreline at low level. One of my favourite trips especially when visibility good.
by rcbgreen
Fri Sep 18, 2015 5:12 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Welcome to the Microlight Forum
Replies: 165
Views: 148076

Re: Welcome to the Microlight Forum

Gubby, I fly out to Vaal Dam quite often from Panorama. Was out there on Wednesday following the shoreline at low level. One of my favourite trips especially when visibility good.
by rcbgreen
Mon Sep 14, 2015 9:16 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Cost and duration
Replies: 2
Views: 809

Re: Cost and duration

I see no-one has replied from a flight school side so let me give you my experience. I qualified in Feb this year. You need the minimum 25 hours if you have not had any flying experience. Of that 10 hours dual and 15 solo. That is the theory but as you still need to do your dual 10 hour checks, dual...
by rcbgreen
Sat Sep 12, 2015 3:31 pm
Forum: Airfields, Destinations and Contacts
Topic: Port Alfred area
Replies: 2
Views: 5717

Port Alfred area

I would love to take my Trike down to Port Alfred area as my parents are retired down there and would like to combine family visit with flying. Is there anyone on the forum who knows the area and can advise me on airfields, possible temporary hangarage, local conditions etc. ?
by rcbgreen
Sat Sep 12, 2015 2:54 pm
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: 12 VOLT HEATED VEST JACKET SOLD
Replies: 5
Views: 1404

Re: 12 VOLT HEATED VEST JACKET

How much do you want want for it Sue?