• Welcome aboard HomebuiltAirplanes.com, your destination for connecting with a thriving community of more than 10,000 active members, all passionate about home-built aviation. Dive into our comprehensive repository of knowledge, exchange technical insights, arrange get-togethers, and trade aircrafts/parts with like-minded enthusiasts. Unearth a wide-ranging collection of general and kit plane aviation subjects, enriched with engaging imagery, in-depth technical manuals, and rare archives.

    For a nominal fee of $99.99/year or $12.99/month, you can immerse yourself in this dynamic community and unparalleled treasure-trove of aviation knowledge.

    Embark on your journey now!

    Click Here to Become a Premium Member and Experience Homebuilt Airplanes to the Fullest!

Search results

Find deals on amazon
Find deals on ebay
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
  1. A

    In need ideas for moving an Avid Flyer cross country

    There you go. Plan C lowers your risk and expense considerably as well as saving your vacation time. You'll probably find you won't need the trailer to often anyway.
  2. A

    In need ideas for moving an Avid Flyer cross country

    Hi Beery, I'm a Kitfox owner and have trailered mine on a converted boat trailer. With the distance yours would have to travel, I question whether going on the open trailer is the best way to go. More Kitfoxes and Avids get damaged in transit than you'd probably care to hear about. If you do...
  3. A

    X-Air Std with a Rotax 582 Mod 90 Fuel Consumption

    Install a mixture control. One option is the HACman from Green Sky Adventures: HACman FAQ With the correct jetting on your carbs, this allows you to dial in the optimum EGT (usually about 1150°F) for whatever RPM you're running. Typically your prop will be pitched to give you 6200 - 6300...
  4. A

    How to start a aircraft homebuild project?

    Don't forget to get an official Bill of Sale from the kit manufacturer or person you're buying the kit from. You'll need it in order to register the aircraft with the FAA. You'll need to file a Use Tax return in PA for the kit and all major components purchased out of state that you didn't pay...
  5. A

    Rotax 582 Thermostat

    I believe you have the correct gasket. You'll know for sure once you mate it with the thermostat. If the thermostat you have now fits well you can test it with a thermometer in a hot water bath to see when it opens. You may just need to drill the small hole. I would only tape in the colder...
  6. A

    Rotax 582 Thermostat

    The gasket I used is rotax part number 230 800. It's #13 in the diagram. It cost me $26 USD. If anyone knows of a less expensive alternative it would be appreciated. -- Paul S
  7. A

    Rotax 582 Thermostat

    Definitely install a thermostat. It will help immensely in avoiding cold seizures. See: Cold seizure, Rotax aircraft engine cold seizure, Rotax 582 cold seizure. An OMC marine 160 deg F thermostat works fine and saves much money over the Rotax part. Part #18-3558. Mine keeps the temp right...
Back
Top