Just wondering if it is OK to fly my trike in rain-can the Rotax 582 handle the water,or will the air cleaners get to wet?I flew in rain for a short while before,and nothing happened to the performance.
Nicow
ZU-AWA
Rainy weather
a) Yes you can technically fly a trike in the rain
b) But NO you don't want to fly a trikein the rain
The engine is capable of running in wet weather but it is cold, wet uncomfortable, painful, dangerous, illegal(if exceeding VFR rules) and finally not a good idea IMHO
However if you do get caught in a little bit of rain the motor is not going to suddenly die and as long as you can see, find a place to make a precautionary and wait until the storm clears.
I have started my plane with wet airfilters after a whole nights rain and had no problems
b) But NO you don't want to fly a trikein the rain
The engine is capable of running in wet weather but it is cold, wet uncomfortable, painful, dangerous, illegal(if exceeding VFR rules) and finally not a good idea IMHO
However if you do get caught in a little bit of rain the motor is not going to suddenly die and as long as you can see, find a place to make a precautionary and wait until the storm clears.
I have started my plane with wet airfilters after a whole nights rain and had no problems
Greg Perkins
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