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6 hours ago, WmInce said:

 

Wow! . . . . somebody really needs to re-arrange their priorities. 

A blonde named Seanm.  Must be a California thing. But who am I to judge

4 minutes ago, Izzy said:

Well first things first....I never said anything about hot dogs! We are having 14 Bones from Vero in site with a BBQ pit serving up their finest BBQ. But, I guess that $157.50 is a heck of a lot to pay for BBQ as well. But, then again I heard that we will be having an SC owners that is a "6'-1" blonde swimsuit model with long legs, sexy eyes, firm butt and 36D boobs looking for my sugar daddy with a nice plane"....Now that may be worth the trip!

Izzy

Is Dynon still coming. I think they finally got the 472 adsb dual band  unit fixed.  Ask them when they should start shipping. 

56 minutes ago, rtk said:

Assuming 100 knots average GS, and MOGAS at 4.5 gph, that's only 45 gallons, or about $157.50 (at $3.50 per gallon), so only a $157.50 hot dog, just slightly more than the $100 hamburger!  (that is, of course, one way.) 

I always read that about the rotax buring 4.5 gal per hour.  Maybe its me but I flight plane for 110 kts at 6 gal per hour.  usually run the rpm at 5350 and get something like 5.5 5.7 per hour . at 7500 ft or so its trues out at 118 knots. My personal aircraft will not  get to 120 knots unless I firewall the throttle which will give me 5650 rpms which it cant sustain for more then 5 mins but I try not to ever hit over 5500.

5 minutes ago, ShawnM said:

Yep, one sure could. That's the beauty (and pitfall) of the internet, we can be anyone we want. 

I'm really a 6'-1" blonde swimsuit model with long legs, sexy eyes, firm butt and 36D boobs looking for my sugar daddy with a nice plane, I mean SportCruiser. I've had everyone here fooled for years. 

Typically when I join new forums I introduce myself first then start in with my antics that everyone knows AND LOVES.  

Guess you could ask him if your going to the open house this Saturday.  I wont make it as 1000 miles for hot dogs is a hike.

1 minute ago, ShawnM said:

Nope, dont know him and never met him in Sebring or anywhere else for that matter. 

You would think that a rep from the manufacturer would maybe introduce himself in his very first post instead of poking fun at another member but that's just me.  

I don't really know if its the same guy... same name though.  Guess you could use any name you want when creating an account. 

2 minutes ago, ShawnM said:

Dear "new confused member",

Welcome Josh and you are correct, this is first and foremost a SportCruiser forum. In fact it's everything SportCruiser AND then some. But we also welcome the "outsiders" because we feel sorry for them that they DON'T own a SportCruiser.  They had to SETTLE for something less. 

They are already envious that we own SportCruisers, they come here to make themselves feel better and we didn't want to kick them when they were down. It's just not right.  So we let anyone join to lift their spirits. 

Even Bristell and CT owners. 

All kidding aside, this forum is for any aviation enthusiast no matter what you own but of course we generally talk about in ins and outs of SportCruisers. But there is also other info on other aircraft on this forum. It's a wealth of information that's priceless.

Are you and owner, future owner or are you one of those "outsiders" that we just let in? 

Welcome to our forum Josh.  

I disappointed in you seanm that you didn't recognize him by name. 

1 minute ago, JoshScheid said:

This should be titled "new confused member".  You are aware you are in a SportCruiser forum, correct?  I don't get it, this is similar to buying a Mercedes and posting photos and discussions on the BMW forum. 

What exactly to you plan to gain from posting in this forum?

Just curious.

-Josh Scheid

There is no bristell forum.

On ‎3‎/‎21‎/‎2018 at 8:25 AM, Deltafox said:

Why did you decide to settle for a Bristell?

in business innovate or die.

23 hours ago, DavidKarenVV said:

On the loss of the Garmin 796

to me, that is significant.  I'd rather have multiple redundant OPTIONS

ON THE COCKPIT PANEL

with DISPLAY CHOICES like selecting a GARMIN 796

• WEATHER ONLY page, maybe satellite cloud cover
• or a TRAFFIC "bullseye" range ring page,
• or the WAYPOINT radio  frequencies page, 
• or an AIRPORT/TAXI Diagram, or....

I fly with a backup to our 696.   It's the new Garmin Aera 660 that clips in to a custom mount under the glareshield directly over the 696 display when it fails.  Everything fails eventually.

Being prepared with backup, redundant display options IN THE PANEL is a good idea.  

The 796 weighs < 2 lbs with battery  and mount.   I'd want it in a $170k LSA   

I also carry an iPhone and iPad,  but they aren't as nice as INSTALLED Panel mounted Garmin products which can Bluetooth to our GDL-39 R for

FREE ADS-B IN TRAFFIC and WEATHER.   In the cockpit panel center.

Looks to me like a GARMIN Aera 660 would still fit in the new SportCruiser center panel....

D

Now that I look at the panel again with moving some things around ... A garmin gtn 650 or 750 would fit perfectly there and you could eliminate the radio.  I'm not sure if that nav can go in with the same rotax power setup... might need the alternator too.  

17 minutes ago, ShawnM said:

The seats do look comfortable.

Why they are still putting a cigarette lighter and an external intercom in the plane is beyond me. The Garmin has an incredible stereo 3D intercom built in. We need USB ports not cigarette lighter sockets. This is 2017 right?

 

I wondered WHY they have kept a panel mount GPS over the past few years with the installation of the dual 10" screens. Backup? Everyone has a tablet or phone with them these days. Not sure why you'd need a 796 or another other X96 now. Saves panel space and weight.

 

Database pricing? Dynon is $99 a year, garmin is $149.

 

Dynon doesn't have sectional maps .  You have to use the Seattle ones which require keeping the USB sticks in.  Not elegant.  

The new plane have 2 USB ports in the panel.  Mine has 2 USB ports but they are by your right knee on the side of the console. Buggs me if I fly with them in as it hits my leg. The USB ports are for the dynon screens not for changing your iPhone.  Hence the power adapter.  Never tried but I don't think the USB ports will charge a device.  2 gps??? You can use the dynon for nav and have just the traffic page up on the garmin or weather page or  your flight plan.   To many possibilitys to list .   Sean do you need it ? Nope but it's nice.  Give me a sectional and a map I can get there with nothing,  but the direct button is so much easier and relaxing.

Good question.  My guess is they feel for Vfr flight only one is needed.  I disagree.  The dynon gps is really great however it's expensive to install sectional maps which I use my 796 for.  I also like the redundancy of both.   The panel is plastic or carbon fiber so that should save some weight.  The interior is more car like which I think is a step in the right direction.  The aircraft airframe was the same .  Interior and paint is what was changed.  The booth was really nice and very professional.  

One improvement they made was in the inside.  Seats are more comfortable 

In regards to ADSB.  Some times its better not to be on the bleeding edge of new technology.

https://generalaviationnews.com/2017/06/08/faa-issues-final-navworx-ad/

https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/FAA-Releases-Final-NavWorx-AD-229109-1.html

Man ..... how hard did he push forward to launch the fire extinguisher from the center console which his arm was most likely resting on to go through the canopy.  Glad he got it back on the ground.

The sportcruiser wasn't designed to be a light sport.  It was converted to that standard. I Wouldn't admit to flying it overweight but I herd some really reliable info that at 1600 lbs it flys fine.  Of course maneuver speed increases to maybe 90 ish.  My particular aircraft stalls dirty at 34 knots.  that stall speed never seems to change light or near max gross weight. Not to sure about power on stalls as I don't do them to much.  For me 100% power on stalls the pitch up angle is pretty extreme and I worry about the carbs not picking up fuel, but maybe I'm nuts as I've never had a problem.  Seems you eventually learn your particular aircraft.  Book says 5500 rpm is max continus power.  Mine seems happy at 5200 in cruise burning about 5.4 gph.  more rpm doesn't increase speed that much but burns 6.5 gph at 5500 rpm.  my last sportcruiser 2010. I would run at 5400 in cruise and the motors sounded happy. The rotax likes to be run hard I think. The original flight tests by Czech aircraft works in 2004 from rumors were totally different  then what's published now. Also from rumors it was test flown with a Jabiru 3300 engine. I agree with Dave that those limits are long gone or we will never see them. These planes are great and can take a beating. I think we all fly them light and its better in the long run for the airframe life not to mention that anything over 1320 is illegal. All I can say for sure is every time I get into it I'm like a little kid... its a pure joy to fly.

  Also they have a new plane in the works and if you goto czechsport facebook  site and look though the pictures you will see a Grey plane with orange stripes  without wheel pants.  Rumor on that its our plane with a UL motor in it 150hp with a constant speed prop.  I would love to fly that one.

I can appreciate the manufacturer trying to maintain a safety record. Some LOAs are more then reasonable such as adding a TANNIS engine preheater.  Also as the aircraft

gets older, isn't it safer to keep up with current tech i.e. new GPS etc? The longer this process takes I feel it makes current owners feel as if no one gives a ####. With the upcoming

2020 mandate on the horizon make me think what are owners going to do.

I usually don't mess with the fuel computer to be honest.  I one of those weird people who looks in both tanks and I figure it out by 6 gal per hour. 3 to 3.5 hrs flight time.  I never have less then 5 gallons per side. I think if you setup the computer in skyview its really accurate. but I wont fly it with minimum fuel.

You are using skyview I think.  That sounds consistent of what I'm seeing.