Another cool product witha Rotax engine

[Cavman]

http://www.avweb.com/videos/Stemmes-S10S12-Cross-Country-Motorglider-226387-1.html

 

[Chupaca]

Thanks for that....

that is quite nice....should be a big hit with the glider folks. Sure makes it easier to fly if you are self contained....:2thumbs:

 

[gkamer]

I'll tell ya what....

I sure wouldn't want to into limp mode on that puppy.:yikes:

 

[Bob Denman]

50:1? That seems extraordinary. What would be normal, for the typical small aircraft? :dontknow:

 

[MisterP]

50:1? That seems extraordinary. What would be normal, for the typical small aircraft? :dontknow:

The typical single engine Cessna glides about 7:1

 

[MisterP]

Rotax engines power many light sport aircraft today. No medical certificate needed, daytime visual flight rules with one passenger. Light sport opened up flight opportunities for many who couldn't get a pilot certificate.

 

[Bob Denman]

The typical single engine Cessna glides about 7:1

:shocked: Wow! :clap:
So at 50:1: you probably need to lasso a tree, in order to get yourself landed...

 

[MisterP]

:shocked: Wow! :clap:
So at 50:1: you probably need to lasso a tree, in order to get yourself landed...

Gliders have extendable spoilers that deploy from the top of the wings. Disrupts the lift and causes drag, allowing it to land normally.

 

[zuni]

Well crap I wish I had missed this thread. Looks like I am going to have to realign priorities when I win the lottery.

CJAX (Altitude Junkie)