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by lutorm
Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:10 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: 916 upgrade kit?
Replies: 11
Views: 1050

Re: 916 upgrade kit?

Stingy Pilot wrote: Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:13 pm The recent 915 engines have increased overhaul time to 2,000 (although the early serial numbers are stuck at 1,200).
Are you sure about this? https://www.flyrotax.com/products/915-is-a-isc-a still shows 1200h TBO for the 915.
by lutorm
Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:57 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: 916 upgrade kit?
Replies: 11
Views: 1050

Re: 916 upgrade kit?

FYI, I was quoted EUR ~5000 for the upgrade kit here in Europe. Total upgrade cost from the 915/Airmaster combo to 916/MT about EUR 17,000, or an extra 30% (plus tax and shipping). That's pretty steep for 20 extra takeoff horsepower... (For non-europeans, 1 EUR is currently ~1.1 USD.)
by lutorm
Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:13 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: 916 upgrade kit?
Replies: 11
Views: 1050

Re: 916 upgrade kit?

BaldCaldwell wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:43 am I believe that when Edward refers to manually controlled prop, he is referring a constant speed prop with the prop controller in the cockpit. Think of the standard blue knob.
Oh as opposed to a one-knob RPM-follows-throttle setup? That's OK, I'd prefer being able to control RPM anyway.
by lutorm
Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:33 pm
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: 916 upgrade kit?
Replies: 11
Views: 1050

Re: 916 upgrade kit?

Thanks Edward. So you're saying the MT prop is manually variable pitch, not constant speed?

Are the changes to the cowling extensive? I wonder if it's feasible to patch the 915 cowling if one's not afraid of fiberglass work.
by lutorm
Mon Feb 19, 2024 4:15 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: 916 upgrade kit?
Replies: 11
Views: 1050

916 upgrade kit?

I saw on Sling's website that the current TSi kit has been adjusted to assume a 916 installation and there is a 916iS upgrade kit for builders with 915-style kits. Does anyone know anything about what's in this upgrade kit and how much it costs?
by lutorm
Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kit Insurance
Replies: 10
Views: 27793

Re: Kit Insurance

Thread hijack! In any case the market for 6-seaters is tiny so I doubt it would be worth the investment.
by lutorm
Fri Jan 19, 2024 4:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Documenting a build here?
Replies: 9
Views: 19299

Re: Documenting a build here?

I think suggesting the EAA system is missing the point. I was suggesting doing it here in Blog form to try to drive a little more traffic to this site and also for me to better connect to the Sling build community since I will be the only person building one anywhere near my location. However, I've...
by lutorm
Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:56 am
Forum: Regulations, Procedures & Certifications
Topic: Building a Sling in Spain
Replies: 2
Views: 1307

Re: Building a Sling in Spain

Is there a EAA-affiliate chapter in Spain? It seems likely there's some organization for homebuilt aircraft, they're probably the best bet for questions about local regulations.
by lutorm
Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: General Sling Building Tips & Techniques
Topic: flush riveting everything
Replies: 4
Views: 1588

Re: flush riveting everything

It would be interesting to see how the flush riveted Slings are holding up after thousands of hours of service. I dunno about the Slings, but I used to own a Sonex, which also uses flush pull rivets on the leading edge. That design is almost 25 years old and I've never heard anyone talk about any i...
by lutorm
Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:26 am
Forum: Sling TSi
Topic: N135WT down
Replies: 7
Views: 23162

Re: N135WT down

ibgarrett wrote: Thu Jan 11, 2024 9:50 am Well, in all honesty, having the plane crumple can be a good thing. It absorbs that excess energy. :)
Yes, exactly. You definitely want it to crumple. Just not right where the occupants are...