Questions tagged [ikarus-c42]
The Ikarus C42 is a series of lightweight, two-seater, high-wing airplanes similar in design to, but lighter than, the Cessna 152.
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To flap or not to flap?
I am learning to fly an Ikarus-C42. The instructor I have recommends to all students that they land without flaps, because it is less to think about and because it gives you more airspeed, thus less ...
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How should you deal with passenger throttle interference just after take-off?
I took a passenger on a flight recently in a C42, in which the throttle is placed between the legs. Shortly after take-off (I'm talking 100ft in the air at full throttle), the passenger tucked his ...
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Why does the Ikarus C42 pitch down when stalled?
Apparently, the C42 nose pitches down shortly after stall, like in this video. I know part of the video might be pilot input to recover from the stall, but I've read on various flying forums that this ...
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What wind speed should I adhere to (gusts or not)?
I live in the UK, and as such frequently have flight plans cancelled in Microlights (Ikarus C42). Anyway, one of the reasons is it has a low crosswind limit (15 kts). When I look at the weather, I ...
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Are there any stall warning apps available?
Recently I was flying a 500ft circuit, when in the downwind leg I felt a buffeting, when I looked at my ASI, to my horror, I was at stall speed.
I recovered without incident, (recover might be an ...
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How do I get rated to fly complex aircraft that are still Microlights?
In the most recent issue of the BMAA magazine, there are new aircraft listed that are still Microlights, but have complex features. These include Autopilot(!), retractable landing gears and even ...
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What is this noise?
In this video of a C42 landing, there is an audible, intermittent buzzing noise that persists until landing, at the 59 second mark, it reaches its loudest peak.
What is the noise? It's not a stall ...
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What are the Ikarus C42 wing loading limits?
I have been reading about the Ikarus C42 aircraft as a potential personal recreation aircraft. It compares very favorably with the Cessna 152, most notably in weight, stall speed, and fuel economy.
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