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  1. Yesterday
  2. Tom Clary

    Why are we not talking about this??

    Rob, Great news about you representing Pure Flight in the Netherlands, does that mean that you will now represent JMB? Sorry to hear of the hard landing, at least you were able to get it fixed and it sounds like no one was hurt. I wonder was French plane the first parachute save in a Phoenix? Tom
  3. Robert

    Why are we not talking about this??

    I agree with everything Jim said. This is very good for all of us! I returned from Chambery in France yesterday where I had my Phoenix repaired after I broke the undercarriage with a stupid, hard landing (….). I saw pictures of the French registered Phoenix that crashed in Northern Italy. The tail apparently broke in flight and they used the parachute and landed safely. No injuries, but plane….. I understand JMB will send a message to all owners soon. I have a letter from Pure Flight authorizing me to represent them in the Netherlands (not much to do, but this was mainly for my tax reasons), I will contact Mr Guisset from JMB and keep you posted! Robert
  4. Last week
  5. Jim Lee

    Why are we not talking about this??

    Oh yes; There is no such thing as an AD (airworthiness Directive) in the LSA world. Only Safety Bulletins. The owner of the airworthiness type certificate in the Czech Republic is the only authority (working with the LAA) which can issue a SB. If the old owners (Pure Flight) issued the SB and JMB is now the holder of the certificate, then Pure Flight has no authority to issue a SB. Also, this SB does not follow the standard wording required by the Czech LAA so I question the legality of this SB on two points. In any case, we will continue to enjoy flying our Phoenix just like always. Jim On the road at yet another sailplane contest (with a crummy wifi connection).
  6. Jim Lee

    Why are we not talking about this??

    I think that it is fantastic that JMB is purchasing the rights to the Phoenix! Pure Flight had their sights set on an electric Phoenix, which in my opinion sets aside the primary purpose of a touring motorglider; the ability to tour. JMB will add the wonderful Phoenix to their fast VL3 and the super fast Lancair Evolution stable. Go to their website, and view the videos on Facebook for an up close look at the company and the individuals behind it. When I was the Phoenix Air agent, I had many meetings with Petr and Miroslav Kabrt, the primary engineers behind the design of the VL3 and the Phoenix. They are the important connection between the two planes, and will bring a complete understanding of the Phoenix with them into the JMB company. They also work closely with the two Czech government agencies which regulate ultralight aircraft (UL), the CAA and the LAA so they know how to deal with regulatory and certification standards. This is a brand new deal. It is so new that the JMB agents still don't know what the future holds, so how can we expect to know anything? I know that Ed Babovec has had many conversations with Jean-Marie Guisset (who I understand is a relatively new owner of JMB) so of course there will be many things to work out. I spoke with Doug Vause, one of the JMB agents and he strikes me as an outgoing intelligent friendly guy, just like Ed and Rand Vollmer. I think we are in good hands all around. Kathy and I will own our Phoenix until the day I can't fly anymore. I will continue to help out the Phoenix family, especially all of my wonderful customers in any way that I can. I haven't heard any details about the accident that resulted in the speed reduction. I don't think there were injuries, but I don't know that either. I am willing to be patient and wait for details on the accident and the acquisition as soon as JMB figures out the details. I for one welcome JMB to the Phoenix family! Jim Lee On the road, at yet another sailplane contest.
  7. Earlier
  8. mikeschumann

    Why are we not talking about this??

    I am also curious about what is going on.....
  9. I am confused. We have new owners of the Phoenix design and factory. We have recently had a very vague Airworthy Directive to not exceed 98 knots. Am I the only one that would like more information?? I understand from people I trust that we should be grateful that JMB was the purchaser. Still I for one would like to hear from them or really anyone on what the plans are for going forward. Tom
  10. TTAF: 920h, TSMOH 700h, Appareo Stratus ESG ADSB transponder and Stratus in, rebuild Comm/Nav KX155, Gelcoat 10/10, interior 9/10, San Jose CA, kept in shelter with full covers, flown regular last 12 years
  11. MarcoV

  12. btrjillo

    JMB phoenix

    FWIW: https://news.jmbaircraft.com/2024/phoenix-the-ultimate-fusion-of-flight-and-freedom/
  13. Hi everyone We're looking for an English version of the Sauer engine manual (the S2100-1-SS1 in this case). We have the German version, but an English copy would make life easier if anyone has it in PDF format. Many thanks, and greetings from sunny Spain!
  14. Tom Clary

    Dynon Skyview Battery Test

    Ground Speed
  15. Huddart33

    Brake Adjustments Grob 109

    Many Thanks for the photo’s. I think we have got our one sorted, it was several things. 1. The cable run from the Master Cylinder to the Rudder cable mechanism wasn’t running in a straight line (both sides) because the plastic grommet was positioned too low. This could have been drilled wrong after a bulkhead repair. We drilled another hole and repositioned it correctly. 2. There was quite a bit of play in the actuating lever on the Master Cylinder (both sides), we managed to get hold of a full set off a damaged Grob 109. The Brakes now work correctly with the correct amount of Rudder Deflection. Best Regards, Malc
  16. El_Guapo

    Brake Adjustments Grob 109

    Huddart, I took some photos of mine on the same side. I don't think you are missing any hardware. I did check with airbrake at full travel as well as the hand brake and mine engages the l/h master cylinder at full travel as it should. I take it you were measuring rudder travel in degrees and it stops before reaching the limits shown in the manual? We should have the rudder mounted back on mine in the next couple weeks and we can compare notes to figure out what's going on.
  17. The Phoenix is a light sport aircraft. Why is “certified” an issue? Why are these parts no available from the factory?
  18. Unable to get from manufacturer at this time. Any spares out there or alternative ideas?
  19. In desperate need of engine mounts (hardware and rubber ware) please help. unable to obtain from manufacturer at this time. anybody got spares or alternative ideas? Parts must be certified.
  20. Foley

    Prop Vibration hoffman

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  21. Foley

    Prop Vibration hoffman

    turned out to be the set screw on one of the blades had sheared off causing one blade to over flatten.
  22. I'm seeing this banner on https://phoenixairusa.com/ (yes, the left side is cut off in Chrome for me). JMB has this post up which pretty much gives it away: https://news.jmbaircraft.com/2024/🗓️-1st-of-march-we-unveil-new-series-of-aircraft/ I wonder how this will affect distribution in the US. I know the manufacturer changed just a few years ago. Seems a bit strange to see another change so soon.
  23. Robert

    "TaxiCam" - a nose camera for the Phoenix

    Hi Eric, I trust you are well and enjoying your Phoenix. Are you still using your camera? Did you wire the camera for power supply? Is it using bluetooth? Thanks! Best, Robert
  24. Hi All, I have tried to get 43TC's Dynon to go into battery test for a couple of years now. What I learn from Jim was that I needed to fly for an hour and a half that then try. No luck. Finally, I ask our mechanic (Scott Zumwalt) to look into it. He first tried to charge both batteries and then run the test. No luck. At that point he called Dynon. Dynon told him that they had just discovered another reason why the unit would not go into test. Apparently the unit will not go into test if it thinks the plane is moving. The solution was to go into setup and recalibrate the airspeed to zero. It worked! Not sure if anyone else has run into this, it was a new one on Scott. Tom
  25. AlanKoz

    Magnum chute

    I texted Dennis at Magnum chutes over the past week. No reply and no chute or rocket. Anyone else have any luck??
  26. Habilis1

    TMG in Mexico

    Baja bush pilots requires paid membership. Does anyone have free current info?
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