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Forum: Private Flying

31st Jul 2017, 13:48

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Purchasing an AX2000

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Posted By chevvron

Someone will probably tell you not to do the...

Someone will probably tell you not to do the following, but I found it did wonders for fuel consumption using a 503 if at about 500ft agl, you gently back off the throttle until you see a slight drop...

Forum: Private Flying

30th Jul 2017, 17:30

Replies: 49

Purchasing an AX2000

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Posted By chevvron

You lucky bugger; wish I could find a decent one...

You lucky bugger; wish I could find a decent one down south here, I 'd love to re-acquaint myself with it. No good if you want to go somewhere but a real 'fun' STOL aeroplane.

Forum: Private Flying

14th Feb 2016, 23:57

Replies: 49

Purchasing an AX2000

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Posted By chevvron

But the 582, being water cooled, just seems an...

But the 582, being water cooled, just seems an overall better engine; more powerful obviously but also much smoother and quieter.

Forum: Private Flying

8th Feb 2016, 22:28

Replies: 49

Purchasing an AX2000

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Posted By chevvron

When Bill Sherlock, the original importer, took...

When Bill Sherlock, the original importer, took me for my first flight in the prototype AX3 (F59EE - French reg) he pointed out in the pre-takeoff brief that the structure was made out of triangles...

Forum: Private Flying

23rd Jan 2016, 16:44

Replies: 49

Purchasing an AX2000

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Posted By chevvron

Was that Paul Dewhurst's school? As I said, the...

Was that Paul Dewhurst's school?
As I said, the AX is a great 'fun' aircraft and you need to 'fly' it all the time keeping an eye on the slip indicator. It was great for flying cadets and...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Jan 2016, 23:24

Replies: 49

Purchasing an AX2000

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Posted By chevvron

I've only flown AX3s with the Rotax 503, however...

I've only flown AX3s with the Rotax 503, however I've flown a Shadow with the 582 and can confirm it is a nice smooth engine. The AX3 is a great 'fun' aeroplane but don't expect to go anywhere fast!...

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