FLIGHT SAFETY INFORMATION

I don’t mind an engine that fails on rare occasion. Before you send a psychiatrist my way, please let me explain...

WHY is it important to have qualified trained technicians working on your aircraft and engine?  The answer is simple: “SAFETY”...

The Rotax 2 stroke exhaust system is a very critical component of the engine, and is tuned for performance and reliability...

This is an important SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMATION RELEASE. This is to inform ROTAX operators and owners about a Mandatory Service Bulletin  which applies to a limited range of 912iS, 912, and 914 (Series) engines, as well as valve push-rod part number 854861 spare parts produced from June 8th, 2016 through October 2nd 2017. 

All ROTAX 912i, 912, and 914 (series) owners, builders, and operators should review this!

This is an important INFORMATION SAFETY NOTICE. The purpose of this Information Safety Notice is to inform ROTAX operators and owners about the mandatory fuel return line that is required to be incorporated into the aircraft's fuel system design.

All ROTAX 912 (series) owners, builders, and operators should review this!

This is the educational video with regard to the incident we had few months ago. Larry Mednick, Paul Hamilton, Wes Frey, Ken and my interviews are included for examining what really happened during the incident in detail. I believe it will benefit all pilots flying trike. Please share it with all of your trike pilot friends.

If you're like us, you're not too interested in going off the end of the runway on takeoff. So as the weather starts to heat up this spring, make sure you're calculating takeoff distance before every flight. The following accident demonstrates exactly what can go wrong when you don't use a takeoff distance chart properly.

Paul Hamilton presents three different engine out scenarios on takeoff for trikes. Because it is a long runway and the trike is lightly loaded the altitudes for a turn back to the airport are used. This is not practical for airplanes or lower-performance trikes. Always seek engine out scenarios with a qualified instructor before attempting, trying, practicing or performing any scenario close to the ground. The ground can break or kill you. The ground sudden stop is very bad. Avoid getting close to the ground.

Engine out with emergency deadstick landing pilot Paul Hamilton CFI in a weight-shift control trike. Training with Paul Hamilton is at www.SportAviationCenter.com
When your engine fails on a trike, you do not crash, you glide down and land just like a hang glider without an engine. This is the same as an ultralight and microlight trike flying.

ROTAX 2-STROKE FUEL SYSTEM DESIGN: The majority of engine failures are caused by fuel system faults or contamination in your fuel system. Many problems can be prevented by regularly checking the operations of the fuel system, and using the correct components or parts.