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I'm considering changing the bungees on my undercarriage, they seem a bit tired. I have seen some people replace them with gas shocks, which I would love to do, but don't know the details of what would be done. I haven't found any kits, and I'm not super familiar with the specs of shocks. I was told one fellow used the kind on dirt bikes, but nothing more specific than that. Has anyone swapped to shocks, and if so, what were the parts and how did you do it? Has anyone replaced the bungee cord? If so what kind of cord did you use and are there any tricks to it? (I know to wrap it with the weight off, but that's about it) Thanks! Tom

Hello Group, on the issue of a suitable alternative to the Rotax 582 for the X-air, has anyone considered the MZ202 by Compact Radial Engines (now Fiate)? It is advertised as a 63 go bolt on replacement for the R582….. Fiate Aviation Fiate Aviation Fiate Aviation Co., Ltd. acquired Compact Radial Engines Inc. in Canada in 2017. CRE was formerly known as Konig-Moto found in Germany in 1927. Thank you for your comments Tom Dudet Envoyé depuis Yahoo Mail pour iPhone Le vendredi, juillet 29, 2022, 6:30 AM, Michael Coates <mcoates@...> a écrit : Hello Hank, that is the million-dollar question..... There are really no viable alternates.... A lot of people mention the Hirth but in reality they just don't have the reliability and service record of the Rotax 582. The Jabiru 2.2 doesn't perform all that well on the original X-Air airframe which was always designed for the 582. I guess we will just have to look for electric ! Hank Optland wrote on 29/07/2022 2:10 pm: ★ What will replace the two-stroke Rotax motors (no longer made) in the X-Airs? Get Outlook for Android From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Michael Coates <mcoates@...> Sent: Friday, July 29, 2022 1:58:00 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [XAIR] Hanuman bungee They could have always done things differently in my opinion. The problem was the market also changed and tube and fabric aircraft were no longer The only option available to recreational flyers when composite aircraft started getting around. Added to this is now There are no longer Rotax two-stroke engines available and that makes it much harder to sell the standard models..... Justin Gregoris wrote on 29/07/2022 10:11 am: I wonder if the marketing ads and campaigns were better with the X Air - they may have sold a lot more aircraft. I've taken about 4 very experienced pilots wirh total flighr hours ranging from 1800-28,000hrs and all have said the same thing: the X Air comes across as a brittle 'paper airplane' but after flying it, is surprised with overall stability and engineering while keeping it in value packed design. From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Michael Coates <mcoates@...> Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2022 8:08:11 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [XAIR] Hanuman bungee Hello Justin, yes I have also been sent photographs of the progress from the first day and he is doing a fantastic job. I have been holding off in posting the pictures in dribs and drabs and rather waiting until he has completely finished and then do a mass upload but you are more than welcome to send through anything that he has already sent you. It is really good to see the resources of X-Air owners and how they can approach things from a different perspective and make really significant improvements Justin Gregoris wrote on 29/07/2022 10:02 am: Totally off topic, but If I'm allowed - I'll send everyone a bunch of pictures of this gentlemen's (Brent) Hanuman. He purchased a 2009 X Air. Completely stripped the plane - literally dismantled 98% of it. New covering, new Jabiru motor. New everything. New, modified landing gear, big tundra-like STOL tires. 3 bladed prop, list goes on. Then he also got a custom door builder to increase cabin width to 49 inches by installing bubble doors without any cross members. Looks high-end. This airplane is by far the nicest looking X Air I have ever seen. Probably all input around 55,000$ CDN but I'm blown away how nice it is. Located in New Brunswick Canada. From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Kevin <k-ryan@...> Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2022 7:20:57 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [XAIR] Hanuman bungee I replaced mine with two 9044 bungees per side. One each was a bit soft, two worked just fine. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/shock_rings.php?clickkey=8478 -- With regards, Michael Coates AU +61 7 5522 0583 USA +1 213 984 1237 PIPISTREL AIRCRAFT DEALER OF THE YEAR 2012 Winner of the EAA August Raspet Award 2012 PIPISTREL AIRCRAFT DEALER OF THE YEAR 2017 mailto:mcoates@... skype name: xcom

I have lost my fuel cap. It looks like a plumbing fitting but I'm sure it's metric and that is a rare thing in my part of the USA. Is there a source for a replacement? . 2009 X-Air LS

I have been trying for the life of me find a tacho sending unit and how to wire it up. The reason i want to add an additional analog gauge inside the cabin is because very now and then i dont trust me digital computer unit that gives me the RPM reading. I want to install a 2.5 inch diameter gauge to see if there is any difference from digital to analog read-outs. does anyone who where i can purchase the tacho sender unit; make and model and size/length of thread and diameter of sender unit? I am assuming the additional sending unit I am looking for has 2 wires coming from it - one wire that will connect to any positive 12v wire, while the other wire gets fixed/grounded to a negative terminal or ground? or does the other wire get attached to some other part of a circuit? I tried to look on Amazon but i can only find big tacho sending units; for example, they are 1/2 inch diameter and 3 inches long - way too big. My ground adjustable Sensenich propeller is super sensitive anytime I try and adjust the pitch of the blades, the RPM's (during a static run-up test thereafter) seems to move +/- 200-300 RPM difference - then on top of all that, my static test run-up will (for example) indicate a max RPM reading of 3200RPMs, but then when/once I apply full power during real-time takeoff, the RPMs give me a different reading (usually another 100-300RPM) higher than my static ground test. Lastly, the RPM readings seems to change while I am either flying by myself or when a 210lb passenger is flying with me. My goal is to have max 3300RPM, for finer pitch setting; ultimately yiedling faster climb-out. I am not looking for faster top speed but rather STOL capabilities on grass airstrip my X Air is based out of. Any guidance regarding the above make/model and installation is greatly appreciated. Thank you kindly, Justin

Little bit dilemma here. The Jabiru manual recommends using NGK spark plug for the engine but NGK says that NGK should NOY be used on aircraft engines. Is this due to legal or secuity reasons or both?

Good afternoon Gents Background: Jabiru 2200 Bing carburetor was fully serviced for the first time in 14 years by Rotax dealer; also who was my flight instructor who taught me how to fly. Since the carburetor was off, I decided to route new fuel lines since I did not have a bypass line with a one-way check valve. I also replaced my fuel pump with a brand new fuel pump with a built-in check valve. Yesterday, I put fresh fuel in and started up the motor for about 10 or 12 minutes and then did a static run test. I went full power for about 10 seconds and then slam their throttle right down to idle to see if it would stall. It did not install. I did this multiple times on the ground. Today, I fired up the engine and warmed it up as usual and then did a static run before my first flight of the year. I was flying with a pilot that has 48 years of flying experience in over 30 aircraft. The takeoff went great but then the master breaker popped as well as my 3 amp transponder breaker also popping. I don't know why this happened as it never happened before but I pushed back in the master breaker and we continue flying without any issues. As we were approaching to land my airplane everything was going well. I was coming in a little too fast so as soon as I was over the runway I moved the throttle right back to idle position at which point I flared too early and the airplane ballooned a little bit but nothing crazy. When a lightly kissed the ground and the nose went up the engine all of a sudden installed and the propeller stopped turning. Luckily at that point I was able to land without any hard effects but both of us were extremely shocked the engine stalled. Thank goodness it was literally right at the end. It easily fired back up and then I did another static run and slammed it back to idle and it did not stop. I am scratching my head as to why it's stalled. It has never ever done this before. I forgot to use electric boost pump when I was landing which may have helped the issue not even happen? Perhaps it was an air bubble or air pocket that was trapped in the brand new fuel line? I do not have any fuel leaks right now or smell any fuel and all my brand new lines are bone dry. I think it is coincidental that the master breaker and the transponder breaker popping has nothing to do with the engine stopping. But that has never happened to me either. yesterday I noticed my engine idling at about 12:00 or 1300 RPM so this morning I took out my 7 mm wrench to try and lower the idle stop screw at which point it did and now it idles at about 1,000 RPM. Any guidance as to the culprits of the engine stopping is greatly appreciated as I intend to fly in 2 days from now and do not want this to happen again. Thank you

i plan to start up my x air today after being in storage for about 4 months. I sprayed fogging oil into the top valve covers as well as in each cylinder. How necessary is it to remove all plugs, turn engine over several times with electric starter and then put all plugs back and fire it up? I really dont want to take cowling on and off multiple times and have fogging oil spray all over my windshield and engine, etc... I wonder if it will fire up, knowing i have dual ignition, in the event one plug in each jug doesnt fire from fogging residue. I will be putting new plugs in anyway. What do you all think? How do you guys de-'winterize' your planes from 'long-term' storage?

I have an 09 X-Air LS (USA S-LSA). I have notice 2 spots where the clear film on the OPAC covering is peeling. After a long search, I have not been able to locate anyone using OPAC material to make sails. Being this is a factory built S-LSA, are there other options? Is it possible to patch the spots to slow the spread? Any help is appreciated.

Excuse my ignorance, but all VSI have a static port, subsequently having a line/hose going from the indicator to somewhere inside or outside the cabin of the plane? I can't find where my static port is - my pitot tube only has one hose and one port so I am guessing my plane does have a static port that is affixed to outside the aircraft?

Hello again, My X Air Hanuman came in at about 640lbs. I weighed it with: no fuel but oil in the crankcase, vertical speed indicator, air speed indicator, turning Bank coordinator, voltage and timer gauge, electronic instrument panel, Garmin navigation 296, standard handheld radio, small fire extinguisher, no wheel pants, Cincinnati Grand adjustable propeller, Garmin transponder, small first aid kit, fuel gauge, and that's about it. Does this seem heavy? I recall looking in the pilot operating handbook that it should come in at about 610 lb instead of 640 lb dry. What is everybody else's airplane weighing in at?

Good day everyone, Has anyone installed bubble doors on their X Air? If so, what was the increase in cabin width from the original 43 inches? Did any parts from the original OEM door that was able to be reused - or all parts needed to be completely changed? For your experience, is the x air cabin width generous in space, compared to other light sport aircraft or does this measurement fall within the average amount of room these days? Some other aircraft like the aeroprakt A22 has just over 50 inches of cabin width, which is astounding! Thanks for your time, Justin

Hello all from Ontario Canada: I am wondering if anyone has installed vortex generators on their X Air Hanuman/Hawk? I can install them myself, 10% of the length from the leading edge, (4 inches apart from one another) all across the top of the main wings and all underneath the horizontal stabilizer for about 240$ CDN. The vortex generators are about 1 inch long and about 5/8 inches high and about 3/8 inches wide, made out of clear plastic. All instructions are provided except what adhesive to use - any suggestions? Some people inquire as to why an owner would install vortex generators on an aircraft that already has a low stall speed, but I guess my response would be making an effort to reduce stall even lower but more importantly to reduce total take off distance; even if it helps a mere 30 to 40 feet. I'm not 100% going ahead with this project but I am quite confident I will notice a difference if I do. Any advice or suggestions is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Justin

Does anyone have a good source for replacement tires for the X-Air LS (H Model) in the US. My manual says they are 3.5x8.