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- Fri Mar 26, 2021 3:04 am
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: De-icing / Anti-Icing Systems for the TSI
- Replies: 11
- Views: 20415
Re: De-icing / Anti-Icing Systems for the TSI
WANT vs NEED 2 years ago I WANTED to shop for a cross-country airplane and being Canadian, I also felt I WANTED the Ice Protection preferably FIKI (Flight Into Known Icing). For my budget of approx. $200K+, yes I did find T210s, Mooneys, Bonanzas and some 182s. Unfortunately most of them are 40-60 ...
- Wed Mar 24, 2021 2:54 pm
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: External Alternator - 2 Reasons why
- Replies: 14
- Views: 25769
Re: External Alternator - 2 Reasons why
Hi Brian, below is a copy & paste from last year showing the External Alternator option (CAUTION Nov 2020 prices). Give TAF a call, hopefully it's not too late... Good luck! SLING TSI KIT EXTRAS Dimpled FuselageƗ $500.00 Dimpled WingsƗ $1,550.00 Dimpled Empennage $750.00 Long Range Tank Kit (Par...
- Mon Mar 22, 2021 3:05 pm
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: External Alternator - 2 Reasons why
- Replies: 14
- Views: 25769
External Alternator - 2 Reasons why
Hey guys, here are 2 reasons why you may want to consider the optional External Alternator: 1. MINIMIZES AFT CG PROBLEM For all those of you who have used the Excel Weight & Balance calculation file, you would see the huge benefit it provides. Again, if you want a copy of the Excel Weight & ...
- Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sign up for the Wednesday 17 March EAA Sling Webinar
- Replies: 9
- Views: 25261
Re: Sign up for the Wednesday 17 March EAA Sling Webinar
FYI, on the Lockwood Aviation Youtube videos "Rotax Aircraft engine familiarization seminar" (see links at bottom), the expert says that although replacing a 912 with a 915 IS may be possible, the required modifications may exceed the financing practicalities. Hopefully Mike will have bett...
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 4:25 am
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Weight & Balance AFT CG Concerns
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15741
Re: Weight & Balance AFT CG Concerns
UPDATE A couple hours ago I received the exact CG ARM from TAF Engineering for the External Alternator and as suspected, It is only 3.8 mm / 1.5 in, which is wayyyyy better that my estimate of 9 in. Therefore the data below has been updated accordingly. Gentlemen, I completed my Excel file with the...
- Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:51 pm
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Sling Tsi weight
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6755
Re: Sling Tsi weight
Hi Cecil, The information is provided on their website (see below) as well as the Technical Data on page 18 of their Installation and User's Manual. The numbers are as follows: - Max permitted load: 950 kg / 2094 lb. - Descent rate (at max load): 7.2 m/s = 1,417 ft/min = 14 kts A higher load/weight ...
- Wed Feb 17, 2021 2:32 am
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Weight & Balance AFT CG Concerns
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15741
Re: Weight & Balance AFT CG Concerns
CAUTION Beware that although these numbers from N135WT came from Barry @ TAF USA, the Arm used for the Fuel is INCORRECT as it shows ALL Fuel including the Long Range (L/R) Tanks Fuel under only 1 Arm. However, as per POH Rev 2.2 it should be as follows: FUEL Main (46 Gallons Maximum): Arm (mm) 1,8...
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:38 pm
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Weight & Balance AFT CG Concerns
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15741
Re: Weight & Balance AFT CG Concerns
Greetings, thank you for your response but I managed to gather enough data via the "Sling Builders" group on Facebook. Now I'm just going to play with it to substantiate having more weight FWD such as LR tanks and the Optional Alternator. Thank you kindly! Mike
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:47 am
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Weight & Balance AFT CG Concerns
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15741
Re: Weight & Balance AFT CG Concerns
Thank you Philip!
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:41 am
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Weight & Balance AFT CG Concerns
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15741
Re: Weight & Balance AFT CG Concerns
Thank you for the data NCS, unfortunately I don't have Barry's contact details.