chuter
Platinum Member
Life circumstances have led me to the decision to get out of flying and move on to other interests.
My recent engine out has brought forward my fears about flying; I’ve known 3 guys that died in gyros, and another friend got hurt really bad in a fixed wing crash.
I’ve never felt like a natural pilot, and though I get moments of extreme joy while flying, I also spend a good deal of the time being stressed out.
It’s a 30 minute drive to the airport and I don’t really get to fly that much, and I could really use the money from selling my gyro for other needs right now.
All this adds up to this decision; I’ll miss it a lot, and may come back to it some day. I’ve had a fascination with rotorcraft for 40 years and I doubt it will just go away.
I’ve decided to part out my gyro and destroy the fuselage, so here’s a list of what’s for sale.
I’d like to sell the engine before I take off the prop and engine gauges, that way I can start it up and show someone how it runs.
I’d rather take payments through PayPal ([email protected]) or cash if pickup or delivery. All prices include shipping to lower 48 except engine and blades; I’d rather not try to ship these items, if interested contact me and we can talk pickup or delivery.
Phone (evening, 5:00-9:00): 405-373-0770
Email: [email protected]
Forum PM is good too.
Pictures are located here.
Engine: $2,350: 200 hours Sold!
Rotax 582 blue head, pull start, purchased May ‘04, includes the following:
C gearbox, 3.47 to 1
RK400 centrifugal clutch (also original coupler)
Stock carbs and airfilter
Part of a dual-carb intake silencer kit (the big black box and airfilter)
Exhaust, silver ceramic coating, with CPS ball type joint kit
Aluminum radiator (I think it fits a Civic)
Rotax coolant reservoir
Comes with throttle/choke quadrant and dual cables; and plunger type primer.
Fuel pump (less than 10 hours)
Gas collator
Selection of spare carb jets
Charging system regulator
First 5 hours run on Valvoline 2 cycle oil; I didn’t like it (smokey), since then it’s only been run on Blue Marble oil.
I’ve moved twice in the last year and have lost my engine/airframe log book, so I can’t show you records. The only engine-out it’s ever had is described on this thread.
About 75 hours ago the front crank seal started leaking (oil dripping from the seal). To properly replace the seal would have required the crankcase to be split because the Rotax seal has a raised ridge in the middle of the outer edge that fits in a groove in the seal wall in the crankcase halves. I didn’t want to remove the engine and split the case so I figured I’d try a shortcut and if it didn’t work then I’d split the case.
I trimmed the ridge off the seal and installed it in the crankcase like you would an automotive crank seal. I put silicone sealer around the seal. It was slightly crooked when I got through, but since then there have been no leaks, so it seems to have worked.
You can see in the pics there is a little visible carbon buildup; no scratches on the piston skirts and you can still see the cross hatch on the cylinder walls.
The top rings did seem to be a little stuck; I could see sort of a black goo deposit on the bottom side of the rings. They move a little when pressed lightly with a screw driver, but they don’t seem totally free.
I’m guessing this is because I tend to jet it towards the cool side; 1000-1100, thinking I’d rather have stuck rings than a seized engine. And depending on which runway I use I sometimes have to taxi a mile to and from the hangar at a high idle and I’ve only flown about 50 hours a year. I think I’ve got it priced low enough for someone to have the top end cleaned up and still have a good deal.
The engine runs good. I can start it up for anyone who wants to see and hear it.
I’d rather not try to ship the engine and accessories; if interested contact me and we can talk pickup or delivery.
Prop: $500 Sold!
72 inch 3 blade Warp Drive, NEW! 5 hours time.
This is for a tractor configuration, rotates counter clockwise viewed from the pilot seat.
Includes 4 inch chrome spinner
Paid $735 for it August ‘09
Rotor Blades: $800 Sold!
22 ft Dragon Wings
Have small hangar rash scratches but polish up good. They’ve never had a blade strike.
With the original blade box.
200 hours
I’d rather not try to ship the blades, if interested contact me and we can talk pickup or delivery.
Rotorhead: $475 Sold!
RFD single bearing head with ring gear and centrifugal flap stops.
I replaced the factory centrifugal flap stops with my own adjustable ones so I could experiment with different undersling settings.
Torque bar extends farther forward than normal so control tubes could connect in front of head.
200 hours
Fuel tanks
8:x24” 4.5 gal end-fill aluminum dune buggy tank: $65 Sold!
8.5 gal plastic tankwith fittings: $65 Sold!
Tailwheel with spring: $85 Sold!
Standard - 45° Angle for 1-1/4 or 1-1/2 flat spring. P/N 06-06131 $324.95
Locks in steerable mode when aircraft is moved forward. Releases to full swivel when pushed sideways or backwards, or when maneuvering on the ground using brakes. Tire is solid soft rubber, with sealed ball bearings.
Gauges: (includes all sensors where applicable) All Gauges Sold!
Engine tach: $35
RFD Rotor tach $45
4-in-one cyl head temp/EGT for 2 cyl Rotax, $75 (got it from LEAF, they don’t show to have it anymore, original price $267.
Airspeed indicator : $65
Compass: $45
Water temp/Cooling system pressure $40 (this was from a boat supply, sold together in a 2-hole panel with sensors)
Digital altimeter $100
Prerotator: $200 Sold!
Wunderlich, 6 foot cable (check with Tom Milton, I think he can shorten the cable if needed), 7 inch drum, gearbox bracket for Rotax C box (has some modification to fit my setup and you might want to replace the rubber puck). Includes the rotorhead/bendix assembly. For left hand turning prop (tractor configuration).
Wheels, brakes, and tires: $250 Sold!
Hegar 6 inch wheels with hydraulic disc braks (includes master cyl and lines)
See here.
The 5/8 inch axles may be a bit bent and I’ve modified them to fit my gyro, you should probably plan on getting new axles.
Tundra tires.
Seat with cover: $40 Not for sale. (decided to keep it)
Strobe: $55 Sold!
Comtronics ProCom helmet with headphones and patch cable: $150 Sold!
Radio; Icom IC-A3: $150 Sold!
Well, that's it. I'm really feeling sad while writing this. I've gone back and forth about it for a week now. It's just the right thing to do for me right now.
My recent engine out has brought forward my fears about flying; I’ve known 3 guys that died in gyros, and another friend got hurt really bad in a fixed wing crash.
I’ve never felt like a natural pilot, and though I get moments of extreme joy while flying, I also spend a good deal of the time being stressed out.
It’s a 30 minute drive to the airport and I don’t really get to fly that much, and I could really use the money from selling my gyro for other needs right now.
All this adds up to this decision; I’ll miss it a lot, and may come back to it some day. I’ve had a fascination with rotorcraft for 40 years and I doubt it will just go away.
I’ve decided to part out my gyro and destroy the fuselage, so here’s a list of what’s for sale.
I’d like to sell the engine before I take off the prop and engine gauges, that way I can start it up and show someone how it runs.
I’d rather take payments through PayPal ([email protected]) or cash if pickup or delivery. All prices include shipping to lower 48 except engine and blades; I’d rather not try to ship these items, if interested contact me and we can talk pickup or delivery.
Phone (evening, 5:00-9:00): 405-373-0770
Email: [email protected]
Forum PM is good too.
Pictures are located here.
Engine: $2,350: 200 hours Sold!
Rotax 582 blue head, pull start, purchased May ‘04, includes the following:
C gearbox, 3.47 to 1
RK400 centrifugal clutch (also original coupler)
Stock carbs and airfilter
Part of a dual-carb intake silencer kit (the big black box and airfilter)
Exhaust, silver ceramic coating, with CPS ball type joint kit
Aluminum radiator (I think it fits a Civic)
Rotax coolant reservoir
Comes with throttle/choke quadrant and dual cables; and plunger type primer.
Fuel pump (less than 10 hours)
Gas collator
Selection of spare carb jets
Charging system regulator
First 5 hours run on Valvoline 2 cycle oil; I didn’t like it (smokey), since then it’s only been run on Blue Marble oil.
I’ve moved twice in the last year and have lost my engine/airframe log book, so I can’t show you records. The only engine-out it’s ever had is described on this thread.
About 75 hours ago the front crank seal started leaking (oil dripping from the seal). To properly replace the seal would have required the crankcase to be split because the Rotax seal has a raised ridge in the middle of the outer edge that fits in a groove in the seal wall in the crankcase halves. I didn’t want to remove the engine and split the case so I figured I’d try a shortcut and if it didn’t work then I’d split the case.
I trimmed the ridge off the seal and installed it in the crankcase like you would an automotive crank seal. I put silicone sealer around the seal. It was slightly crooked when I got through, but since then there have been no leaks, so it seems to have worked.
You can see in the pics there is a little visible carbon buildup; no scratches on the piston skirts and you can still see the cross hatch on the cylinder walls.
The top rings did seem to be a little stuck; I could see sort of a black goo deposit on the bottom side of the rings. They move a little when pressed lightly with a screw driver, but they don’t seem totally free.
I’m guessing this is because I tend to jet it towards the cool side; 1000-1100, thinking I’d rather have stuck rings than a seized engine. And depending on which runway I use I sometimes have to taxi a mile to and from the hangar at a high idle and I’ve only flown about 50 hours a year. I think I’ve got it priced low enough for someone to have the top end cleaned up and still have a good deal.
The engine runs good. I can start it up for anyone who wants to see and hear it.
I’d rather not try to ship the engine and accessories; if interested contact me and we can talk pickup or delivery.
Prop: $500 Sold!
72 inch 3 blade Warp Drive, NEW! 5 hours time.
This is for a tractor configuration, rotates counter clockwise viewed from the pilot seat.
Includes 4 inch chrome spinner
Paid $735 for it August ‘09
Rotor Blades: $800 Sold!
22 ft Dragon Wings
Have small hangar rash scratches but polish up good. They’ve never had a blade strike.
With the original blade box.
200 hours
I’d rather not try to ship the blades, if interested contact me and we can talk pickup or delivery.
Rotorhead: $475 Sold!
RFD single bearing head with ring gear and centrifugal flap stops.
I replaced the factory centrifugal flap stops with my own adjustable ones so I could experiment with different undersling settings.
Torque bar extends farther forward than normal so control tubes could connect in front of head.
200 hours
Fuel tanks
8:x24” 4.5 gal end-fill aluminum dune buggy tank: $65 Sold!
8.5 gal plastic tankwith fittings: $65 Sold!
Tailwheel with spring: $85 Sold!
Standard - 45° Angle for 1-1/4 or 1-1/2 flat spring. P/N 06-06131 $324.95
Locks in steerable mode when aircraft is moved forward. Releases to full swivel when pushed sideways or backwards, or when maneuvering on the ground using brakes. Tire is solid soft rubber, with sealed ball bearings.
Gauges: (includes all sensors where applicable) All Gauges Sold!
Engine tach: $35
RFD Rotor tach $45
4-in-one cyl head temp/EGT for 2 cyl Rotax, $75 (got it from LEAF, they don’t show to have it anymore, original price $267.
Airspeed indicator : $65
Compass: $45
Water temp/Cooling system pressure $40 (this was from a boat supply, sold together in a 2-hole panel with sensors)
Digital altimeter $100
Prerotator: $200 Sold!
Wunderlich, 6 foot cable (check with Tom Milton, I think he can shorten the cable if needed), 7 inch drum, gearbox bracket for Rotax C box (has some modification to fit my setup and you might want to replace the rubber puck). Includes the rotorhead/bendix assembly. For left hand turning prop (tractor configuration).
Wheels, brakes, and tires: $250 Sold!
Hegar 6 inch wheels with hydraulic disc braks (includes master cyl and lines)
See here.
The 5/8 inch axles may be a bit bent and I’ve modified them to fit my gyro, you should probably plan on getting new axles.
Tundra tires.
Seat with cover: $40 Not for sale. (decided to keep it)
Strobe: $55 Sold!
Comtronics ProCom helmet with headphones and patch cable: $150 Sold!
Radio; Icom IC-A3: $150 Sold!
Well, that's it. I'm really feeling sad while writing this. I've gone back and forth about it for a week now. It's just the right thing to do for me right now.
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