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That's super exciting Steve. Congratulations on the new iron. You peaked my curiosity on what has changed on new planes since 2019. Love these "new" standard features. 5. McFarlane vernier-assist throttle (NEW). 7. WoodComp feathering propeller w/hydraulic assist (NEW). (Don't "love". Just not sure what was wrong with the purely mechanical version) 9. USB's on panel (2 if space permits). 14. Turbulators on wings and tail surfaces (NEW). Adds more control at slow speeds and is safer. 17. Acrylate (MIPI) paints system (NEW). More UV resistant, and whiter/harder than gel coat. Also love the idea of having an AOA sensor. I had one on a previous airplane. If you decide it's worth the wait, it will make you a better pilot. Thanks for keeping the website alive. It is really appreciated.

Pictures of your trailer would be nice I am on the other side of the Atlantic, so I will not use your generous offer, but I like to see other's ideas. I don't have my motorglider yet, and probably will not have it in the coming months, but like to play with the idea of having a trailer instead of renting a place in a hangar.

Update - I contacted Grob about getting parts for the noseplate inspection panel and thought I'd give them a try. The panel kit they have for $500. After a month of back and forth they informed me they cannot sell me the gas cap due to "documentation". Good news though - if anybody wants to purchase the 3000 hour airframe extensions for a fee, and of course shipping the aircraft to and from Germany (not included in the price), they've got somebody who can do the job. Gas caps - Nein! Airframe TIS extensions - JA!

Awesome. Will do. Thank you.

I will be #69. They are thinking 8 months or so to get it in the country. I have suggested switching to the Dynon Pitot/AoA sensor. This requires a new set of wings. They have built some fiberglass parts ahead so it would be faster if I could have used the wings in the current production pipe. For planning my bird, I have a good situation. I am building a hangar across the taxiway from Jim Lee (the new 2023 Senior Soaring Championship winner). So I get great advice from Jim and I am working with Ed Babovec who is in constant contact with the factory. It looks like my bird will be the 4th one based at Minden.

Great news. How long did they quote you to get it? Doug Levy #02

The best thing to do is to get your glider license at a nearby club and then look at transitioning to a self launch endorsement

I have 22 hours in rotorcraft. My wife got me an exploration flight in a sail plane (non powered) a few years ago and really enjoyed it.

Hi Phoenix Gang: I decided that I missed having a touring motor glider. I just signed the paperwork with the new Phoneix Air USA LLC for a new Phoenix from the factory. I'm still working with Ed on the options list and panel design. Also, we are working on some minor changes from the option list influenced by my experience with my Ximango. We'll see what the new factory does with these requests and if they will be practical and helpful. So far the conversations have been great. My summer location is now Minden, NV. I am building a hangar across from Jim Lee's. I recently took delivery of a JS-3 18M (Jet Sustainer) but I wanted to have something for introducing friends to soaring and sightseeing around Lake Tahoe. One outcome is that the fear that this website might not survive has been significantly reduced. Cheers,

Well, here's a news update. I decided I was missing my touring motor glider. So I just signed the paperwork for a new one to be delivered perhaps the end of the year. The implication is that now that I am taking the hobby back up, I will keep this website maintained and functioning. Send suggestions of things you'd like in the website and I will work to get them up over the coming months.

What is your current experience? I am not ready yet but hopefully by June, I might be open for business in SC as a CFI with a Grob 109B.

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Our links are broken here. I uploaded some that I have. I don't recognize your numbering scheme. ADs|SBs.zip

Hello all, I'm the owner of the XIMANGO AMT 100 S/N 100027 based in France. I'm looking for the following AEROMOT Bulletin service. I couldn't find them on the web - N° 200-20-102 REV.A - N° 200-32-100 - N° A100-10-021 Thank you in advnce for your help Best regards from France Hervé

Good afternoon, I’ve been trying to do some digging but the information is a little scarce. I live in Southern Maryland and was wondering if there were any CFI-Gs for motor gliders in the general area (Virginia, Delaware, etc.) that has an aircraft. I’m not opposed to traveling a reasonable distance. I’m mostly putting out the feelers to see whats out there. Thank you.

Yes, and they will also change the run up procedure in the POH to avoid a prop strike like I had! Again, never full throttle while standing still with brakes on…..!!

There is a brief glimpse of Jim in his Phoenix in here. https://fb.watch/iSRZsLF7lW/ Matthew is an Australian glider pilot and the man behind Skysight.

No new airframe bulletins at this time. Tomas will be putting bulletins on their website from now on.

Robert and Ed, Thank you. I am still new to this so I appreciate your support. By the way, I guessing that I have the only purpose built trailer for the Phoenix in the US. So far I have not used it. The original concept was for my wife and I to tow #54 to different parts of the country and fly there for a month at a time. It has taken me more time then I expected to feel comfortable in landing in non ideal cross winds. As a result, it may be a few more months before I use the trailer. So if any of you would like to borrow it, just ask and return it to me undamaged. Tom Tom

Good news ... I am back in the air in time for some great soaring conditions at the end of our summer. I even managed a 269km cross country soaring flight ... just short of my target 300km but a great flight to get back into it and a PB for me in the Phoenix. https://www.weglide.org/flight/234171 More a sign of the strong conditions than my soaring skills, but a delight to fly in the Phoenix. Barry #21

Hi Tom, As of a few weeks ago, no airframe bulletins. I'll email tonight and should get an answer tomorrow. As far as you engine goes, depends on your serial #. Your mechanic should be checking on that. www.rotaxowner.com is a good place to check.

Thanks for that info, I stand corrected. Looked through the POH, and found nothing regarding. The factory is working on a new POH, so I'll send a note. Ed

I had a problem restarting after a ran a dry tank on my Phoenix. No way I got fuel to the engine, even with the e fuel pump. Tried everything. I had order a connector from Pure Flight, disconnect the fuel line from the wing tank, attached the connector, lifted the line plus connector above the cockpit, put fuel into the connector and let it run down to the carburator…….Lots of fun! Since then I NEVER set the tank switch to zero!! Robert

https://www.pure-flight.eu/ works for me.

Hi Ed, #54 (43TC) is getting a condition inspection. Are there any service bulletins I should know about? If so please let me know. In general, how should I check for this on-line. I do not see a place for it on the Phoenix USA website and I also am not able to connect to the CZ website. Has the URL changed? Tom