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Rotax 582 - Comments [Sorry, note it's a 503 - My apologies]
Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 1:45 pm
by LenM
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!!
Re: Rotax 582 - Comments
Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 2:51 pm
by German
What ac and how many hours?
Re: Rotax 582 - Comments
Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 6:50 pm
by Biggles
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.
Re: Rotax 582 - Comments
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:57 am
by LenM
German wrote:What ac and how many hours?
Das German
It's brand new, only run a few hours...
Re: Rotax 582 - Comments
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:00 am
by LenM
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.
Biggles
Thanks for the inputs. I'm 90kg's (not sure whether that's big?! Careful now...
) 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.
Thanks!
Len
Re: Rotax 582 - Comments
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 3:10 pm
by Duck Rogers
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
Re: Rotax 582 - Comments
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 4:54 pm
by LenM
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!
Re: Rotax 582 - Comments [Sorry, note it's a 503 - My apolog
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:10 pm
by kloot piloot
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
