Rotax 582 - Comments [Sorry, note it's a 503 - My apologies]

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Rotax 582 - Comments [Sorry, note it's a 503 - My apologies]

Postby LenM » Sat Jun 19, 2010 1:45 pm

Currently considering buying an ultralight with a Rotax 582.
Wondering whether there's any important comments I should be aware of before buying?
Depending on plane type etc, I do understand, but does the 60hp Rotax offer enough power? Even on the highveld?
I'm planning to do some cross-country flying, hence the power and dependability is important to me across numerous geographies..
Thanks!!
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Re: Rotax 582 - Comments

Postby German » Sat Jun 19, 2010 2:51 pm

What ac and how many hours?
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Re: Rotax 582 - Comments

Postby Biggles » Sun Jun 20, 2010 6:50 pm

How big are you and will you be taking a big pax. Also the wing type will have a bearing on whether the 582 is the right engine. AFAIK, the 582 is good on the highveld unless two large people up.
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Re: Rotax 582 - Comments

Postby LenM » Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:57 am

German wrote:What ac and how many hours?
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Re: Rotax 582 - Comments

Postby LenM » Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:00 am

Biggles wrote:How big are you and will you be taking a big pax. Also the wing type will have a bearing on whether the 582 is the right engine. AFAIK, the 582 is good on the highveld unless two large people up.
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Thanks for the inputs. I'm 90kg's (not sure whether that's big?! Careful now... :wink: ) and I'm only ever planning to have an addition 60kg's in there excl fuel. WELL within the rating of the aircraft!

What I was hoping for is: "Hell no, stay away from that Rotax is dodgy!!"
Considering the absence of such comments, I'll assume it's a perfectly fine motor, when operated in a responsible manner.

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Re: Rotax 582 - Comments

Postby Duck Rogers » Mon Jun 21, 2010 3:10 pm

LenM wrote:What I was hoping for is: "Hell no, stay away from that Rotax is dodgy!!"
Considering the absence of such comments, I'll assume it's a perfectly fine motor, when operated in a responsible manner
The 503 is virtually bullet proof, but a little anemic on the Highveld with 2 up
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Re: Rotax 582 - Comments

Postby LenM » Mon Jun 21, 2010 4:54 pm

Duck Rogers wrote:
LenM wrote:What I was hoping for is: "Hell no, stay away from that Rotax is dodgy!!"
Considering the absence of such comments, I'll assume it's a perfectly fine motor, when operated in a responsible manner
The 503 is virtually bullet proof, but a little anemic on the Highveld with 2 up
Good to know, thanks!
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Re: Rotax 582 - Comments [Sorry, note it's a 503 - My apolog

Postby kloot piloot » Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:10 pm

Agree with Duck,
Nothing wrong with 503, but ...
90kg + 60kg "luggage" + fuel on a high density altitude day at highveld elevations is not the ideal.
In cruise mode no problem, but that climb rate (when you need it) is SOOO slow :(
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