Buckaroo Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 I’m keeping my plane and turning into a Rotax Wrench!?? FOR PICS See later reply’s down below. Engine pics coming soon! Excellent condition. Always hangered and well maintained. 750 hours and a 2,000 hour TBO. Rotax 912 ULS - 1352 c.c. 100 HP. Cruises at 110+ knots. 5 GPH fuel burn. 34-gallon fuel capacity. 1,000-mile range. Autopilot – slaved to GPS. XM Radio & Weather. Ballistic Parachute. Leather Seats. All glass panel – Dynon EFIS 100 & EMS 120. Garmin 496 panel-mount. Note: More information and pictures will be added soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 That was fast...what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted October 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 I love the plane. It does everything well and has been amazingly fun to fly. With that said Rotax service support within 500 miles and airframe support within 1100 miles is nonexistent. I’ve concluded that easy on going maintenance is an important part of aircraft ownership especially for safety. If I were to have a grounding maintenance event I would be screwed! The first lucky buyer can own this beautiful airplane which are getting harder and harder to find. I know I’ll have to look for a replacement LSA with and Lyc or Cont. Those will undoubtedly be slower, less weight capacity and boring compared to this German design. Thanks for the question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Have you considered taking the LSRM course and some Rotax training, and doing your own maintenance? Good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted October 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Yes I’m still considering all options. I’m testing values here but not going to give it away. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Nice CT! PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 It is thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Buckaroo, I would not lower your price much from there. Even if it takes a little longer to sell, I think somebody will bite at that price considering the condition and equipment. I would, that's about the price I paid for mine four years ago in similar shape, but with fewer hours and fewer gadgets. At the time I felt I "stole" it from the previous owner. I think your airplane is priced right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmInce Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Nice looking airplane. For the equipment and hours, I'd say that is a good price. Lower hours and better equipment would command a better asking price. Other influences are the time left before rubber change and BRS maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Thanks for the encouragement! I wish I had a Tom or Roger near the neighborhood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Yes the price is fair. My problem is when she sells how will I find anything else LSA that can be worked on in my area for near the money!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 21 minutes ago, Buckaroo said: Yes the price is fair. My problem is when she sells how will I find anything else LSA that can be worked on in my area for near the money!?? You can't. Keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Please come up here and do my service needs and go Elk Hunting!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Jefts Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I can do the Elk hunting portion. Will be in Wyoming Nov 15 for Elk season. Took eight years to draw a tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 Good job! Elk are thick around here! We had 500 head in fields across from the airport the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandpiper Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 If you do sell, maybe basicmed then go with a "certificated" plane. Or, as has been suggested, get your LSRM-A, take some Rotax courses, and do your own. Or, go experimental and then you only need the 16 hour course - plus some Rotax courses for good measure. My LSRM-A may have cost $4K but with 10 years of ownership it has more than paid for itself. Plus you gain confidence by knowing your plane better and you know exactly what was done to it each time it is worked on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted October 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Thanks for some ideas or options sandpiper! I haven’t had a medical within the last 10 years so a tik of high blood pressure would doom even light sport. If she doesn’t sell I’m going to think about taking some classes and going elsa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Cesnalis Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Its not just light sport but. Anyone in the eastern sierra has the same issue no matter what they fly. General Aviation is in decline and this is the result for many of us. There used to be a time where I could choose between local repair / maintenance facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted October 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Yes in my area of Helena Mt we only have one small two man service center. Otherwise it’s Great Falls or Billings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted October 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Here are more pics! Comes with Tundra set up. Also has Tanis engine pre-heater. Move detail waxed her twice (under the belly etc) since I’ve had her. She’s showroom condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted October 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Engine pics. I don’t need to hear about the wrong clamps etc. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdarza Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 Seeing those aircraft pictures is gonna make me have a workout today. Off the polish and detail mine today. Looks great !! How can you even consider selling ? (kidding) I know service is not easily available. Hope something comes up that allows you to keep her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Boss Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 I wouldn't be happy feeling isolated with no other repair/maintenance services nearby. I have taken the Rotax class and still want help to be nearby. Have you considered that for annual inspections flying it to someone elsewhere? Should you end up in a repair scenario where you can't take the plane to someone, then you could coordinate with a repair person so they know what to bring with them, and then pay their airfare to come to you. Hopefully the annual can be worked into a trip and the repairs would never happen. Hate to see you give up a plane you have worked so hard to come to terms with. When I got my CTLS, I read somewhere that for the first year, you will fight the plane for who is in control. In the second year the plane will decide if you have earned the right to be boss. Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted October 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Thanks for the response! Yes I am willing to pay someone like Roger or Tom to come here to bring my CT to 100%. I think if someone was willing to travel Rotax would support them and they could do well say 10 visits a year. Im surprised with the popularity of Rotax that A&P don’t teach these engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ct9000 Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 We have the same problem in Aus. with not enough Rotax trained people. The average aircraft mechanic seems to have the attitude "I've been working on Lycs. and Conts. for thirty years so why should I go to school to work on these little pieces of crap". I think the saying goes they don't know what they don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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