Skykeith

Skykeith can you us more about your experiences with the Bushcat in general, and about the safety bulletin in particular? Were you able to operate under a lower MTOW until the issue was sorted?

I've been flying my Bushcat for nearly 2 years. Never had any issues with CG or with stall recovery. I have installed the VG's and they did lower the stall speeds about 5 mph. As far as the issue of the restricted CG envelope.: That is causing some operational issues. Because the envelope has been drastically reduced, I must fly with approx. 380 lbs in the passenger seats and only a max of 15 gallons of fuel. The MTOW is back to 1320 lbs but the CG issue is still being resolved by SkyReach.

 

 

Hi Guys,Im also looking at the Bushcat taildragger,, Im a little skeptical at the moment regarding stated performance, took one out for a test flight yesterday and loved it, 70/80 knts doors off

 

stall clean around 40, 1 notch and 2 notch no different at 36ish. very very comfortable , i am 6ft 110kg and it was the most comfortable plane Ive flown !!

 

Erol tells me that all the new models come with VGs which will lower the stall speed by 8 knts !!!!

 

However, Im not trusting too much about what the manufacturer says,, Im based at Heck field and know Erol very well, he is a really nice bloke and most if not all that he has stated has been true,

 

but also a salesman with a business to run.

 

If I order it will be very nice to know that there are people around me building at the same time.

 

Decisions Decisions, Im also looking at the Savanaha VG XLW

 

Found this info below too, all for now. Mike

 

Bushcat/Cheetah

 

I’ve installed your VGs on my Bushcat/Cheetah airplane and I couldn’t be happier.

 

The test was conducted with an instructor and both of us are very impressed.

 

Before:

 

- Vs 50mph

 

-Vs1 45mph

 

-Vs0 40mph

 

The stall had no buffet warning and the nose dropped suddenly. Flare a bit too high at the landing would be a hard one.

 

After VGs installed on the wings only:

 

- Vs 38mph

 

-Vs1 35mph

 

-Vs0 30mph

 

The stall had a buffet and a gentle nose drop. Power on stall had a brutal nose drop. Soft landing, great low speed control.

 

After VGs installed on the horizontal stabilizer:

 

Vs 35 mph

 

Vs1 30mph

 

Vs0 30mph

 

The stall has no buffet anymore and no nose drop. Instructor not happy about this configuration for a training A/C.

 

I glued mine with marine silicone and I don't know what the UV resistance is. It might not be long term reliable but that was the only glue which worked for the trilam.

 

Conclusion: it worked on my aircraft! The improvement in lowering the stall speeds is dramatic. As well as the behavior at low speed.

 

Liviu, Namibia, Africa

I too have installed the Vg's on my taildragger. Your numbers are right on. I only have the wing Vg's as SB'd by the manufacture.

 

 

Has anyone any first hand experience or knowledge of these aircraft from South Africa other then whats on the website?BushCat Light Sport Aircraft by SkyReach | Light Sport as Intended

I'm an owner of Bushcat CH178C, N7553 in Florida, USA