Guest Fred Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Just got the monthly newsletter from Aerochute and they are releasing a affordable do it yourself cruise control kit next month.The control lever is mounted on the cross bar under the front of the seat( right hand side),and has a mounting bracket under the front throttle for engaging and disengaging.Might just be a good investment for those cross country trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
503 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Aerochute also have new fat wheels/brakes,bigger fuel tanks,extended fronts coming soon,,,,,been flying much Fred ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Aerochute also have new fat wheels/brakes,bigger fuel tanks,extended fronts coming soon,,,,,been flying much Fred ? Looks like the disk braking system is going to be used in tandem for the steering,like a bobcat.Looks also like JCs DFS Spartan is going on the scrap heap now after these mods by the Contes,Yes 503 been flying every week,never tire of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolo_ford Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 At 20 ltrs an hour an only 29 usable ltrs in my machine,I don,t think a cruise control of much use as a cross country only covers 60 km round trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
503 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Yes though it's the best way to do that 60km, low and slow ,however I do get a bit more than that when full .and you can always bring more fuel with . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 At 20 ltrs an hour an only 29 usable ltrs in my machine,I don,t think a cruise control of much use as a cross country only covers 60 km round trip. Aerochute are bringing out a larger fuel tank which will make it go further.At 70km p/hr dual,60km p/hr solo and a larger fuel tank and a cruise control looks more appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GraemeM Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Aerochute are bringing out a larger fuel tank which will make it go further.At 70km p/hr dual,60km p/hr solo and a larger fuel tank and a cruise control looks more appealing. How will that go in the Melb to Sydney air race? Will you keep up with the DFS? Graeme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 How will that go in the Melb to Sydney air race?Will you keep up with the DFS? Graeme. Not sure who would win that race,but it would be an awfully long boring ride on the DFS having a constant view of the back of pilot in front of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred cenko Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Got the cruise controls from Aerochute last week for $215 plus shipping,took her out for a 2 hr flight sure was great to have it on.They are a very easy to set up took me a half hour.They got them on their website and all you need to know.There isnt anything electrical about them which I like,just a simple cable and locking design. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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