New member, (and newly minted pilot NPPL (M)) here. I've only recently qualified and have loads of questions so I'll try and spread them across a few posts (and do some more searches).
You might be wondering why I've joined the LAA and not the BMAA, well it was the free joining gift that did it. (only joking!!)
It was mainly because I've trained on 3 axis micros, with a view to go onto get my NPPL SSEA/SEP.
While I was training to get my licence, I didn't really know what I was going to do post test, although I will say that the change in the rules allowing factory built micros to be rented out to club members is what sealed the deal on learning to fly. If I hadn't been able to rent once qualified I would probably wouldn't have started, so well done to the BMAA. I almost feel guilty about not joining
I've also never flown behind a lycontinental and maybe never will, and I think a lot of the next generation pilots may be the same. I nearly fell over when I discovered avgas is £2/litre
Anyway, having spent far too long on the internet scouring about for info on aircraft I came across the Pulsar. It would be an understatement to say that this is my ideal aircraft. I've read this thread:
http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co. ... ght=pulsar
And I wanted to ask some more questions.
What is the deal with 300hour engine life on the 582? (can't stretch to a XP sadly)
Can you really get 40mpg at 100knts?
My maths makes this 13 litres/hour at 115 statue mph.
Is this solo in your underpants with 6 litres of fuel on board or with some actual payload? I thought 2 strokes were terrible for fuel burn, but at that rate I'd be more than happy.
Is using them two up realistic? I'd really want a two seat tourer with wing fold and half decent pace.
For the record, I'm all of 66kg (145lbs) but its pax + fuel would be the concern.
Anyway, thats enough just now.
Andy K
Oh, does anyone want to go halfers on a Pulsar (582) in Glasgow + surrounding area. I fly out of Strathaven.
