New F2 has arrived

[CTB]

Finally, almost 2 years wait is over.

It was delivered to me last week. Now I need to get 5 hours transition training.

BR

[FlyingMonkey]

Beautiful!

[FredG]

Mighty nice!

[Bill3558]

She’s a beauty!   Glad to see FD delivering planes again. 

[CTB]

3 hours ago, Roger Lee said:

Does this have a Rotax 912iS or ULS engine? I'm going to bet a 912iS engine.

912iS

[Towner]

That’s a good looking plane!

[Jorge E Trevino]

Beautiful plane, what is the usable load? I understand they are quite heavy.

[coppercity]

What a beauty!  Can't wait to get ours! 

[CTB]

15 hours ago, Jorge E Trevino said:

Beautiful plane, what is the usable load? I understand they are quite heavy.

Empty 890lbs. I have full IFR avionics in it. It added a few pounds. 

[CTB]

6 hours ago, Roger Lee said:

How about a couple pictures of the interior?

 

More are coming. 

[CTB]

23 hours ago, Roger Lee said:

Does this have a Rotax 912iS or ULS engine? I'm going to bet a 912iS engine.

912iS

[FlyingMonkey]

On 12/5/2023 at 2:29 PM, CTB said:

Empty 890lbs. I have full IFR avionics in it. It added a few pounds. 

Wow, 430lb useful load...that's basically a one person airplane.

[Skunkworks85]

On 12/4/2023 at 12:02 PM, CTB said:

Finally, almost 2 years wait is over.

It was delivered to me last week. Now I need to get 5 hours transition training.

BR

 

Nice Ride!!

 

Im surprised it does not have a eprop. Was this an option?

 

 

[FlyingMonkey]

8 minutes ago, Skunkworks85 said:

Nice Ride!!

 

Im surprised it does not have a eprop. Was this an option?

 

 

IIRC E-Props is an approved (or in process of being approved), but not a factory option.  But I could be wrong on that and an E-Prop would be a GREAT addition in performance and weight for an F2.

[Tip]

Very nice!

[Skunkworks85]

2 hours ago, FlyingMonkey said:

IIRC E-Props is an approved (or in process of being approved), but not a factory option.  But I could be wrong on that and an E-Prop would be a GREAT addition in performance and weight for an F2.

Talking to the Gutmans at airventure,  I thought it was standard now.

[FlyingMonkey]

5 hours ago, Skunkworks85 said:

Talking to the Gutmans at airventure,  I thought it was standard now.

Sounds like your information is more up to date than mine!  Maybe the newest builds have it but not this airframe.  Easy swap though!

[EricB]

Does it fly that differently (from say CTLS) that transition training is needed?

[CTB]

On 12/8/2023 at 12:56 PM, FlyingMonkey said:

Wow, 430lb useful load...that's basically a one person airplane.

Correct. The same aircraft in Europe is certified at 1430lbs. 

[CTB]

On 12/8/2023 at 6:19 PM, Skunkworks85 said:

Talking to the Gutmans at airventure,  I thought it was standard now.

I am not familiar with the matter. I will do my homework on that. 

[CTB]

On 12/9/2023 at 11:36 AM, EricB said:

Does it fly that differently (from say CTLS) that transition training is needed?

Never have flown LSA. Only heavier planes. But my transition training wasn't exactly a breeze. It was gusting 20kts from every direction and I just couldn't get it down smoothly. Too much speed, too high flare. Aircraft lighter than I am used to. Next few days it was less windy and I got better but still not very confident. I have to be more patient. The speed is a key as it is a very slippery bird. With my landing technique I need to be below 60kts for sure. I like full flaps too. 

[CTB]

More interior pics

[Tom Baker]

I have not flown a F2, but I suspect that it is like most light sport aircraft. It takes finesse instead of force to fly them nicely.

[cdarza]

Congratulations !! That is an absolutely beautiful aircraft!!   The autos in the background ain't bad either  Enjoy 

[FlyingMonkey]

15 hours ago, CTB said:

 I just couldn't get it down smoothly. Too much speed, too high flare. Aircraft lighter than I am used to.

Yup, flies like a CT!