Tyro Driver Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Looking at getting a thruster, is there an online resource to compare the models? Would ideally like a 582 powered machine. Can a 503 variant be updated to a 582? Cheers TD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thruster88 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 On 26/05/2021 at 1:13 PM, Tyro Driver said: Looking at getting a thruster, is there an online resource to compare the models? Would ideally like a 582 powered machine. Can a 503 variant be updated to a 582? Cheers TD The 582 did not become available until 1989 so many thrusters began with the 503. It is a good engine but no longer produced. Most of these thrusters have been upgraded to the 582. There are two basic variants of two seat thruster, Gemini with aluminium tail and later T300, T500 steel tail models. They all fly and perform much the same. Thrusters are fun and a little challenging to fly but not fast. I have used mine on the farm since 1990 and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyro Driver Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 7 hours ago, Thruster88 said: The 582 did not become available until 1989 so many thrusters began with the 503. It is a good engine but no longer produced. Most of these thrusters have been upgraded to the 582. There are two basic variants of two seat thruster, Gemini with aluminium tail and later T300, T500 steel tail models. They all fly and perform much the same. Thrusters are fun and a little challenging to fly but not fast. I have used mine on the farm since 1990 and love it. What is the tst version and could a 582 fit on all the models? What cruise speed do you normally work on ? Cheers Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 The 503 and 582 engine mounts are different - you may find it difficult to find a second hand 582 mount to change a 503 mount out for. First step in Australia given the end of the thruster factory is to talk to raaus tech because you will need to use MARAP to change a 503 to a 582 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 A single seat version is quite OK with a 503.. No point in over powering it. The 582 is the only Rotax 2 stroke available new and needs radiators. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thruster88 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Tyro Driver said: What is the tst version and could a 582 fit on all the models? What cruise speed do you normally work on ? Cheers Alex My 1988 thruster says tst on the pod they changed the names in 1988 to t300 open and t500 enclosed fuselage. Tst two seat trainer. 2 hours ago, kasper said: The 503 and 582 engine mounts are different - you may find it difficult to find a second hand 582 mount to change a 503 mount out for. First step in Australia given the end of the thruster factory is to talk to raaus tech because you will need to use MARAP to change a 503 to a 582 ... I did not have to change the engine mount when I switched to the 582. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyro Driver Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 That’s a neat looking machine!! The enclosed tail an option on all tst aircraft? Or can you retro fit it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thruster88 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 10 hours ago, Tyro Driver said: That’s a neat looking machine!! The enclosed tail an option on all tst aircraft? Or can you retro fit it? They came from the factory in enclosed (t500) or open (t300). I have flown both types and think the t300 is a better machine all round. Light simple and extra visibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 I know of a Thruster for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thruster88 Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, Old Koreelah said: I know of a Thruster for sale. Is it a red and blue single seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 19 minutes ago, Thruster88 said: Is it a red and blue single seat? No. White dual seat T300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 (edited) Anyone know of a T85 short wing thruster for sale let me know - happy with basket case upwards in term of condition. Edited June 9, 2021 by kasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deskpilot Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Did you get my pm? Still waiting for a reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 56 minutes ago, Deskpilot said: Did you get my pm? Still waiting for a reply. Who, me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 The Thruster I mentioned has been sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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