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Glen Guenther - Mar 08,2005
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Well I've had my eye on a Searey for years now and I'm finally in a position where it would be feasible to go for it. But, I have a few reservations that need to be addressed. Mainly, being in Utah, I wonder about how well it would handle the higher altitudes. Does anyone have any REAL performance data for land and water takeoffs at 5,000-9,000 feet with a 914 Rotax? Or climb data at least. Also, I believe the Rotax does not have a flight-adjustable mixture, so are there any major problems flying cross-country over a several-thousand-foot elevation change? I have pretty basic mechanical skills, but I think I have enough people to draw on to help me through the building. I'm confident I could complete it, but I'd be happy to hear from people who unexpectedly found themselves in over their heads. I've got plenty more questions, but let's start with these.<br /><br />Glen G.
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Chet Tims - Mar 08,2005
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Glen - I cannot comment on performance at all - I am at 432 ft. MSL. With regard to building, ( and speaking only for myself ), I enjoyed it immensely, even though the assembly manual was only about a 5 on a 1 to 10 scale, and factory support was sometimes 'cryptic' for lack of a better word. Regardless, I WOULD do it again, now that I know all the shortcuts and SECRETS of building, that you have access to on this list and in the TIPS section(s). I CAN speak for the group when I say in agreement with Frank Gracy that there are NO stupid questions, and you WILL be helped by probably several listees for each question you ask. All you have to do is ask. With the outside help that you have indicated is available to you, I am sure that building a SeaRey will be a pleasant and rewarding challenge - Take LOTS of pictures with your friends along the way - 99.9999 percent of the people in the world will NEVER build and fly their own airplane !!!<br />Cheers,<br />Chet
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Don Maxwell - Mar 09,2005
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Welcome, Glen! The highest airport I've taken my 914 SeaRey to so far is only1820' MSL, but the density altitude was above 4000' and operation seemed little different from at my home airport's 237'. The highest I've bothered to climb so far is 9500', where I cruised for about three hours in a good tailwind. At that altitude the turbo was still producing approximately sea level pressure, and the SeaRey climbed at nearly the same rate as down at sea level. The carburetors automatically adjust for the decreased air pressure. I think Bill Canino said once that he had a 914 SeaRey well above 15,000'.
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Steve Gromak - Mar 09,2005
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Glen, building is relatively straight forward, most of the 'problem' areas have been addressed on technical Searey sight in the 'tips' area. It's probably the easiest kit out there to build, especially for the catagory its in. Sorry, can't address your performance questions, I'm still building and I'm a low-lander too.
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Jeff Arnold - Mar 09,2005
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Glen, Welcome!<br /><br />I did not build my Searey, but I sure enjoy the heck out of flying it. I operate from a lake at 1850 MSL with a 912S. Solo take off is around 400 feet.<br /><br />I suggest you go to the 'NEWS' section of this web site and search for 'tahoe'. There you will find some interesting discussion on high altitude operation.
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Frank A. Carr - Mar 10,2005
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Glen,<br />The USAF and 'other users' of the Predator UAV switched from the 912 to the 914 due to the mountans of Afganistan where it contunues to do well enough to drive up the cost of the 914.<br /><br />As for construction, I have loved every minute, which has turned into hours, months and years. Forget the 400-600 hours per PA if you want to take your time to be safe, sure, and happy with it.
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Frank A. Carr - Mar 10,2005
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PS: Where in Utah? I have friends (non SeaRey) in the Ogdan valley area.
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Glen Guenther - Mar 11,2005
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I'm in Ogden. I rent from the Dilley's at OJC in Ogden, and fly gliders in Morgan with the Thomsons at Morgan Valley Soaring, if you know them.
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Dennis Vogan - Mar 11,2005
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Glen, Fred Glasbergen runs a flight school in British Columbia and has lots of experience at high altitude operations in a Searey. Contact him through his website: <a href="http://www.airflowaviation.com/">http://www.airflowaviation.com</a>
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Roberta Hegy - Mar 12,2005
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Lake Powell would be an awesome place to fly a SeaRey. Do a 914 and keep it lite. It would be fine. Building is easy as no special skills are required. I would recommend a weekend fabric covering seminar unless you have knowledge of this or friends who do.
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