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  1. Turbo_Boss

    Recomend me the Best Training/Learning Book for flying Ultralight

    Hey guys, I am going to teach a friend to fly a Quicksilver MXII with Rotax 582. He has some knowledge and he has fly several times with me, my Rans S12. I want for him a Idiot Proof Training/Learning Book that is easy to understand, with graphics in order that he also get a good theoretical...
  2. Turbo_Boss

    Looking for this Elevator Trim (Small Wheel)

    Hello guys, I want to get this type of elevator trim with a small knob since I have little space on my dash. Do anybody can give me more info on brand, model, who sell it. THX
  3. Turbo_Boss

    Rotax 582 Quit in the air :-(

    Hello Guys, This Almost new Rotax 582 Blue Head with only 100 hrs in a Quicksilver decide to quit in the air. Emergency landing was ok with no damage to the Quicksilver neither to the pilot. The engine was working perfect and sudenly the RPM beguin to drop until it stop completely :( We...
  4. Turbo_Boss

    Dynon's EFIS-D6 on Aventura Amphibious UL

    Hello Guys, I am planing to install a Dynon's EFIS-D6 on a Aventura Amphibious UL. When I land over water, many times the instrument panel get splash from the water and I am a little worry that the Dynon EFIS get damage from the splash water. What I mean is that maybe the from display or the...
  5. Turbo_Boss

    Denso Iridium Spark Plugs on Rotax 582

    Hello Guys, I have been using the regular NGK plug in my 582 (Top Mounted) since I have it but I want to try Denso Iridium Spark Plugs. Questions: What Part Number I need to use for my Rotax 582 (Not Blue Head and my engine is Top Munted) Do I need to calibrated them? Or use them as is...
  6. Turbo_Boss

    Plans/Build a Super Floater Glider

    Hello Guys, I am interested in getting or bulding a Super Floater glider. There are a lots of plans on the net but which one is the best plans? Do any of you has build one of this gliders? What will be the final cost of building it? Do you know a trusted company that is already selling a...
  7. Turbo_Boss

    Rotax 582 Replacing Rotary Valve Hoses Advice/Tips

    Hello Guys, I need to replace the Rotary Valve hoses that goes to the small tank reservoir. One of them has a crack and eaven that is no leaking, I want to replace both. One RV hose run on the back of the magnetos plate and I have to remove that plate/bracket in order to have access to the...
  8. Turbo_Boss

    Rotax & Quicksilver Spare Parts Dealer in Florida?

    Hey guys, Do you know who carry Rotax and Quicksilver Ultralights spare parts in Florida? I have a Quicksilver MXII with 582 and need some parts for regular maitenance. Whats your advise Thx, Isaac
  9. Turbo_Boss

    582 Radiator Cap Confution

    Hello guys, I have a Rotax 582 with 3 radiators. two are side by side the engine and the the other is under the engine. I need to replace the radiator cap and checking on the CPS catalog it shows Part No. 922-075 Cap with Gasket 0.9 Bar My question is: Since I am using 3 radiators, Do I...
  10. Turbo_Boss

    Ethanol Fuel on Rotax?

    Hey guys, I am just curious......... Do you know if it posible to use ETHANOL fuel on Rotax 2 cycle engines? Or have any of you has try it? Here in my country, they are going to beguin to sell it at around $1.50 a gallon. Isaac
  11. Turbo_Boss

    How to Flush the 582 engine block (Changing Coolant)

    Guys, Were I have the Ultralight we only have Hard Water, so I dont want to use a hose to put in on the radiator to flush all the system. I was thinking on buying 5 gallons of driking water and try to flush it this way, but with the engine runing and the prop there, is a little risky So...
  12. Turbo_Boss

    Coolant Brand for Rotax 582

    Hello guys, I live in Central America and here we dont find so many coolants brands. I have read that Rotax 582 need to use a free Silica coolant with desmineralized water. I just find here in my country this Preston Brand that come already 50/50 mixed with desmineralized water but in not...
  13. Turbo_Boss

    2 Way Air Band Hand Held Radio Brand/Model Question

    Hello guys, I am looking foy buying a new Two Way Air Band Handheld Radio. Was checking on the net and found a JRC JHP-500 for around U$ 115.00 Brand New Have any of you have some experience with this Brand/Model Radio? Or you recomend me to go with a ICOM Radio? THX for your time and help...
  14. Turbo_Boss

    What Wrist Watch you use when flying?

    Hey guys, There are a lots of watches that have altimeter, barometer, compass, etc............ Are you using one when flying? Which one you are using? What Model/Brand you recomend me? THX, Isaac
  15. Turbo_Boss

    Single CDI - Newbie Question

    Hello guys, I am thinking on buying a Rotax 447 and as you already know this engine has a single CDI vs a 503 that has two CDI´s. How reliable are this Ducati single CDI? Are they prone to fail easily? Whats your experience using a single CDI Rotax Engine? You know, I am a little scare...
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