Ian Forbes
April 30th 05, 10:42 PM
Hi All
Does anybody out there have FIRST HAND experience of aerotowing with a
Rotax engined SF25C Falke Motor Glider.
I know these are certified for aerotowing in Europe and that a number of
clubs are using them. I am interested in hearing some feedback with
regards to performance, costs and operating experience. Please provide
details with respect to engine power (80HP or 100HP), propeller type
(fixed pitch, electric variable pitch or hydraulic variable pitch),
length and surface of runway and altitude of airfield.
Our club in the the process of purchasing a second hand SF25 which will
be equipped for tugging. I have read the Flight Manual and Aerotow
manual for these aircraft and I have no doubt that the Falke will do
well for us on our 1600m tar runway at 600' ASL. However we will have
to replace the prop and maybe uptrade the engine from 80HP to 100HP.
It would be good to get some feedback others who have been down this
road, before we learn things the hard way.
Thanks
Ian
Does anybody out there have FIRST HAND experience of aerotowing with a
Rotax engined SF25C Falke Motor Glider.
I know these are certified for aerotowing in Europe and that a number of
clubs are using them. I am interested in hearing some feedback with
regards to performance, costs and operating experience. Please provide
details with respect to engine power (80HP or 100HP), propeller type
(fixed pitch, electric variable pitch or hydraulic variable pitch),
length and surface of runway and altitude of airfield.
Our club in the the process of purchasing a second hand SF25 which will
be equipped for tugging. I have read the Flight Manual and Aerotow
manual for these aircraft and I have no doubt that the Falke will do
well for us on our 1600m tar runway at 600' ASL. However we will have
to replace the prop and maybe uptrade the engine from 80HP to 100HP.
It would be good to get some feedback others who have been down this
road, before we learn things the hard way.
Thanks
Ian