Well.. I got one tank out with absolutely no problem and with utterly zero damage. It took about an hour but much of that time was pondering. The next one...
I've been reading with interest about the fuel tank dilema, and was wondering what the capacity of the larger tanks are, and if anyone knows if they are...
Hi everyone I am new to this site. I have been flying aerobatics for years and have my low altitude aerobatic waiver . . . I have been seriously studying...
My friend and instructor died of cancer and I have his S9 to sell. It's located in the puget sound area of Washington state. Currently not flying, it's being...
Thanks Ed. I got my notice in the mail. When I go back to install my new fuel tank, it will get a close look. Lots of aerobatics could exacerbate the failure...
Hi all, Speaking of wires and tangs. Does anyone know where I can get the conversion from single tang and bolt on the lower fuse attachment point (underneath...
An update. I tried a ground run with the front air intakes totally blocked off. As expected the EGT was lower than before - Less air = less lean mixture (so...
Hi Andy and co The only thing I can add is that my setup is standard Rans, and CHT's and EGT's are always within limits, summer and winter. The original plans...
I have pictures and more details available. E-mail me with your questions and I will get back to you. N147DM certified 1/6/89, 355.2hr TT. Rotax 582, CGS 68"...
Hi, I've been lurking on this list for a while but now it's time for my first post... I do have a Super Cub under restoration, but my wife said I could buy an...
Mattius, I am rebuilding an S-9 and will be using a Laser 200 canopy. I am building it as a Edge 540 replica. So far it has been real easy and being 6' 1" I...
Mattias, I have read your post and I am no expert, but I would like to offer my thoughts to your dilemma. I have a Rans S-10 which I fly from the center, ...
"but one question remains: How hard is it to rebuild the fuselage from the turtledeck design to the "bubble canopy" design? Has it been done?" The turtle deck...
Hi Everyone, My name is Rene Robertson and I live and fly out of Abbotsford, BC, Canada. I currently own and fly a Quickie Q2. I'm looking forward to owning a...
What are common reasons for the 582 to hot seize other than cracks in the rubber manifold boot? I'm tearing mine down to determine the cause. It's a greyhead...
Hi everyone, Since I sold my S-10 two years ago I missed not having a plane. So I flew out to Rans in October and bought an S-6S kit. I've started a website to...
Jeff, I seized or destroyed a rod bearing on my 532 several years ago, replaced it with a grey head 582 that had 150 hrs on it. Took it to a certified Rotax...
... ago, replaced it with a grey head 582 that had 150 hrs on it. Took it to a certified Rotax mechaic for a 150 hr inspection which he did, but he had a 6...
Hi Guys I am a Kitfox Anphib owner. I had a Cessna Aerobat for 13 years and really miss the aerobatics. The Kitfox has a 912S, and I thought that would be a...
A few months ago Rans eliminated a few of their airplanes to streamline their product line focus on their best sellers. That is why the S-9 and S-10 are no...
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