Most GA pilots are surprised by the same thing. ULs don't tend to float on landing like GA planes. A typlical UL will go from cruise to stall in 4 seconds or less if the stick isn't pushed forward. They may fly slow but things happen fast. Takeoffs are quick and so are landings. You should still practice engine idle approaches to landings to get a feel for how it will behave if the fan quits.
From: flybellaire2004 <flybellaire2004@...> To: FLY-UL@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, October 20, 2009 9:14:24 AM Subject: UL: Re: Ultralight flying
Rex, I too was really surprised (in a U/L) how quickly they stop flying. So I learned to keep a bit more power on during final, and that made for much easier landings. And yes, you can just about park one anywhere! LOL
Jerry
--- In FLY-UL@yahoogroups. com, "rblevins_fly" <rblevins_fly@ ...> wrote: > > Thanks, I bought it and now have a few hrs under my belt. It is taking some getting use to but I believe over time I'll enjoy the little plane. > > My headset doesn't work so well in the noisy open air but the big change for me from the past (now over 20yrs) is the high drag low weight aspect. > > The airplane gets bounced around pretty good in the thermals and on final as well. Increasing my airspeed on final seems to smooth the descent and not add much float. > >
On a positive note, with some practice, I'll be able to land this airplane on a football field if needed. > > Rex > > > > --- In FLY-UL@yahoogroups. com, "Bob Newman P" <pilotbobp@> wrote: > > > > Sounds like a good deal, Rex. > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: rblevins_fly > > To: FLY-UL@yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:49 PM > > Subject: UL: Re: Ultralight flying > > > > > > It has the Rotax 503 enginge with an airscoop in front, dual carbs and dual ignitions. A 3 blade powerfin propellor and canister BRS in date. It has an icom
radio in dash not handheld. > > > > Rex > > > > --- In FLY-UL@yahoogroups. com, "Bob Newman P" <pilotbobp@> wrote: > > > > > > What engine does it have? > > > > > > bob > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: rblevins_fly > > > To: FLY-UL@yahoogroups. com > > > Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 10:25 AM > > > Subject: UL: Re: Ultralight flying > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks PilotBob > > > > > > Yes, the airplane is registered Exp Light Sport. It is well
built with a BRS and nice radio and transponder. TTAFE is about 300 hrs. > > > > > > It does not have doors or a cieling but does have the large rounded nose with windshield. The wings and tail have been clear coated with auto clearcoat per the owner. He is the builder as well. > > > > > > Is 9500 a fair price? > > > > > > Rex > > > > > > > > Is the Flightstar N numbered and Air-worthied? It must be for two place operations. > > > > > > > > > >
I'm recently returning to flying after several years away. I have a friend who flies a 2 seat quicksilver and I have found a 2 seat flightstar to buy. All my...
Is the Flightstar N numbered and Air-worthied? It must be for two place operations. Answers to your questions: Yes Yes, with experience Barely Bob ... From:...
Thanks PilotBob Yes, the airplane is registered Exp Light Sport. It is well built with a BRS and nice radio and transponder. TTAFE is about 300 hrs. It does...
I am figureing the plane has a Rotax 503 or 582. If that is the case the engine is at the TBO. $9500 is a good price even if you need to have the engine...
I own a Flightstar II SC and fly it all the time. To answer your questions: 1) The plane has large control surfaces so it can be flow in 12-15 mph. winds...
Thanks, I'm just getting back to flying so maybe a little more time in these light airplanes will make me comfortable. The low operating cost and low cost to...
What engine does it have? bob ... From: rblevins_fly To: FLY-UL@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 10:25 AM Subject: UL: Re: Ultralight flying ...
It has the Rotax 503 enginge with an airscoop in front, dual carbs and dual ignitions. A 3 blade powerfin propellor and canister BRS in date. It has an icom...
Sounds like a good deal, Rex. ... From: rblevins_fly To: FLY-UL@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:49 PM Subject: UL: Re: Ultralight flying It...
Thanks, I bought it and now have a few hrs under my belt. It is taking some getting use to but I believe over time I'll enjoy the little plane. My headset...
Rex, I too was really surprised (in a U/L) how quickly they stop flying. So I learned to keep a bit more power on during final, and that made for much easier...
Most GA pilots are surprised by the same thing. ULs don't tend to float on landing like GA planes. A typlical UL will go from cruise to stall in 4 seconds...
... That's pretty much how it is with ultralights; you pretty much dive it at the runway and flare very low. -Dana -- Aviation has made the world a lot...
Many UL pilots make a high approach then cut to idle and dive it in from about 80 to 100 ft altitude. A flare in ground effect will result in a gentle landing...
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