Thanks for your note, Tom. I am currently finishing up my first annual and appreciate your comments. The previous owner of my bird did not keep the logbooks updated and there are a couple of AD's that I need to complete. I am getting my Sport Pilot certificate to enjoy the pleasures of flying. Having confidence that I am flying an aircraft that has been verified to be airworthy adds to my comfort level and will hopefully allow me to build my hours economically. Even though I have close to $4,000.00 invested in my Coupe since a stuck valve and my annual grounded her, I am still well ahead in the search for an affordable LSA. (The $4k included extras like 1320# Gross Weight STC, addition of rudder pedals, repitching the prop for climb, Auto Gas STC, new tires, nose tank removal and repair, and new tires.)
Speaking of gyros and venturi's, I have been considering removing them from my current panel. Do you have a ballpark estimate for the weight savings and the potential for improved cruise speed? Thanks. Frank Nelson N51DV - 415C (three AD's from flight ready) --- In [email protected], THOMAS COOK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Good evening: > > Side issue, Venturis;;; With all the concern about C and CD vs D models, if you have a LSA and intend to keep it that way , you can not fly night or IFR on a LSA licence . Why add the drag of a venturi and the weight of two gyros if you can"t use them??? > > > I sicerely appreciate your responses . We all need to be aware of what it takes to keep our birds flying and legal. > > Tom Couper 3989H >
