Have 5 buccaneers up here in N. Michigan, 3 Buccaneer 2’s and 2 buccaneer SX’s. Haven’t flow mine, worried about gear leg strength. Did yours break and was it original? Which Rotax are you using?
Yes, my left gear collapsed. However, I would not put the blame on the landing gear. I hit pretty hard, when I stalled the plane just before touchdown. These planes are such a different beast then the Cessna's and Piper's that I was used to flying. So, it took me several landings to get good. Now I have over 13hrs with lots of landings on both land and water and never worry about my landing gear failing any more. The failure point was the lower pipe. I just replaced with a standard steel pipe and it's been fine. The engine is a Rotax 582. I am currently in the process of converting it to a 583. I will post a full build video when it's complete.
was painful to watch...sorry by man... looks like you didnt have much airspeed to pitch and flare avoiding hard landing:-( I am building an RV10 and I have quite some time before its going to fly but I can only imagine the experience and NERVES...happy and safe flying
Correct. Airspeed was sufficient to get me down, but as soon as I flared to land, it stalled. Definitely a nerve-wracking experience, but it was definitely a learning experience.
It's a Rotax 582. Suspect fuel system issue, but haven't fully diagnosed yet. Engine ran beautifully on the ground and never hesitated or presented any issues.
Most likely issue was mechanical fuel pump producing insufficient fuel pressure for WOT on takeoff. I am replacing the pump with a new one, plus adding to my pre-takeoff checklist to engage electric fuel pump for redundancy. Also adding a fuel pressure gauge for visual reference during run-ups.
I found the issue to be a float out of adjustment, causing the #2 carb to flood, in turn causing the loss of power on takeoff. Since resolving the issue, I haven't had a single issue with the engine.
I haven't been a fan of 2-Strokes but the 582 Rotax has a pretty good history for dependability. In this case, the likely issue was insufficient fuel pressure. I was not running my electric fuel pump on takeoff, but the mechanical pump should have been plenty sufficient to supply the needed pressure at WOT. I am replacing the mechanical fuel pump with a brand new one and adding a fuel pressure gauge that's visible from the cockpit for visual confirmation. I will also add the electric pump to my pre-takeoff checklist.
Update on the actual cause of the loss of power. I found that the float in one of my carbs was not adjusted properly, allowing that carb to flood. That is the cause for the loss of power. That carb flooded. Since I fixed that issue, I put another 30 hours of time on that engine without a single issue. I am currently in the process of upgrading that engine to a 583 for more HP.
Have 5 buccaneers up here in N. Michigan, 3 Buccaneer 2’s and 2 buccaneer SX’s. Haven’t flow mine, worried about gear leg strength. Did yours break and was it original? Which Rotax are you using?
Yes, my left gear collapsed. However, I would not put the blame on the landing gear. I hit pretty hard, when I stalled the plane just before touchdown. These planes are such a different beast then the Cessna's and Piper's that I was used to flying. So, it took me several landings to get good. Now I have over 13hrs with lots of landings on both land and water and never worry about my landing gear failing any more. The failure point was the lower pipe. I just replaced with a standard steel pipe and it's been fine. The engine is a Rotax 582. I am currently in the process of converting it to a 583. I will post a full build video when it's complete.
Do you have the upgraded stainless steel landing gear or the stock aluminum gear? I assume you broke your gear
No I don't have the SS gear. But it wasn't aluminum either, I don't believe. I replaced the broken pipe with a steel pipe.
What happened did you not do a run up?
Also would absolutely love to see an aftermath video if you don't mind
was painful to watch...sorry by man... looks like you didnt have much airspeed to pitch and flare avoiding hard landing:-( I am building an RV10 and I have quite some time before its going to fly but I can only imagine the experience and NERVES...happy and safe flying
Correct. Airspeed was sufficient to get me down, but as soon as I flared to land, it stalled. Definitely a nerve-wracking experience, but it was definitely a learning experience.
What engine do you have in your Buccaneer II? Any idea what caused the power loss?
It's a Rotax 582. Suspect fuel system issue, but haven't fully diagnosed yet. Engine ran beautifully on the ground and never hesitated or presented any issues.
AFTER you've confirmed that you had adequate fuel to the carburetor; does not look like a cold day but do not rule out a "Cold Seize"...?
Most likely issue was mechanical fuel pump producing insufficient fuel pressure for WOT on takeoff. I am replacing the pump with a new one, plus adding to my pre-takeoff checklist to engage electric fuel pump for redundancy. Also adding a fuel pressure gauge for visual reference during run-ups.
@@CiscoMedia76 That should clear up any doubt...:)
I found the issue to be a float out of adjustment, causing the #2 carb to flood, in turn causing the loss of power on takeoff. Since resolving the issue, I haven't had a single issue with the engine.
Another reason the overpriced Rotax scares me (hopefully not to death)!
I haven't been a fan of 2-Strokes but the 582 Rotax has a pretty good history for dependability. In this case, the likely issue was insufficient fuel pressure. I was not running my electric fuel pump on takeoff, but the mechanical pump should have been plenty sufficient to supply the needed pressure at WOT. I am replacing the mechanical fuel pump with a brand new one and adding a fuel pressure gauge that's visible from the cockpit for visual confirmation. I will also add the electric pump to my pre-takeoff checklist.
Update on the actual cause of the loss of power. I found that the float in one of my carbs was not adjusted properly, allowing that carb to flood. That is the cause for the loss of power. That carb flooded. Since I fixed that issue, I put another 30 hours of time on that engine without a single issue. I am currently in the process of upgrading that engine to a 583 for more HP.