On my last 2 flights, I noticed that my throttle tended to creep forward when it was near full travel. At midrange it would remain where placed when the...
During my recent phone conversation with Danny DeFilici, he told me that they were nearing production of the Sportcruiser and the Mermaid at a factory in...
Cold. Heater on full but really get nothing on the right side. Yesterday I noticed just a little daylight coming from the rear edge of the canopy seal on the...
Danny has always been supportive of SC owners even after all these years. Sounds like he has an easy fix. For those with developing throttle creep problems you...
That's a new twist. Can you tell us more about this? Are they going import to the US? Maybe it will be more affordable than those coming from the CR....
This is something I am also considering. Couple of questions: Have 3 blade Woodcomp now, is the Sens a bolt up or do I need an adaptor? Will I need a new...
Its all new from the engine flange forward. The $2,700 gets you the spacer, the spinner and bulkhead and the prop plus lots of nuts,bolts and washers....
I have complied with the five year life-time Rotax 912 hose replacement on my Sport Cruiser, Now I have all new hoses from my fuel tank to the engine, (All my...
I have the new prop on my PiperSport. My prop from the factory must have been coarse as I was getting 112-114kts true at 5450. With the new prop, I did not...
Harv - If you don't mind my asking can you give a rough estimate of what it costs to do that. I KNOW it's not cheap...but certainly necessary for safety. Steve...
We just completed our 5 year hose replacement on our Remos and it was right at $2800.00 including labor. This was performed by our local A&P who has been...
It's unusual to get snow that sticks here in the desert near the Mexican border. Was flying yesterday and was so excited to see the scenery turn white that I...
Hi Duane! Congrats on the new Sensenich prop. I'm a little suspect if you didn't pick up some speed. Sounds like it may be adjusted a little too flat (based...
Hi Steve, I had a lot of extra work done on my SC my total cost was $4,305.65 I don't have a break-down on the labor, I had my Vibration mount replaced and new...
Update on the new Prop. After changing the pitch, much better performance. At 5500 feet (going east), I was getting 119 knots at 5400 RPM. There was still a...
Manufacturing Sportcruisers in China?...maybe not such a good idea. I would think they would have researched this in depth and not make the same grave mistake...
On my recent annual, I noticed oil seepage coming from the oil hose where it connected to the oil cooler. I since clamp screw felt slightly loose, I tightened...
Checked mine today and all is well - but thanks for the heads up. Will give this area attention whenever the cowl is off. Now that our fleet of Sportcruisers...
If we're talking about the aging fleet, N642JB has celebrated 600 hours. I've found that my exhaust springs are cutting into the exhaust tube clips due to...
I found a new way to break something. Headsets on the Sport Cruise rplug in between the seat backs. I have Bose A20 headsets and Bose replaced headset cords...
Hi, I've been struggling with exactly the same problem which you've discribed. I wonder if you can let me know the dimensions and the design of the shield...
I had this model made up by Factory Direct Models and I'm pleased with the product. The base plate can be done as CSA, Piper or any graphic you supply. They...
