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Carb heat and a heated pitot and then the radios for IFR would probably handle light IFR,IMC. Can be frustrating when you can’t pop up through some light clouds and marginal VFR conditions.

Dan sent you a PM.

Rotax when they first came on the scene did not have carb heat so IMC was not authorized . They have since come out with a 912 that can handle IMC.

I fly a liberty xl2 which is mostly composite ,it will handle light IMC and rain. Ice is one of the reasons not to fly most airplanes IMC. Rain is a major problem if you are running a composite prop.

I have a liberty and it has a 10,000 hr time frame on the airframe. It is a composite.

Just wondering if the CTs have a time limit on the airframe? And what does the group consider to be high time?

If you store outside ,you might want to consider a full set of aircraft cover by Bruce’s covers. The covers hold the rudder in a neutral position.

Aglyme I’m actually in Florida most of the year ,I’m north with the plane in the summer. Thanks I’m familiar, will be looking for a used CtSW . Or CTLS. Thanks.

I have a two seat IFR capable aircraft in my liberty XL2,makes a good two seat cross country aircraft with higher gross weight. I am now considering going to a high wing LSA ,the ct line seems to be worth considering.

Thanks Tom

If one was to repower an older ctsw ,could a 912 is be a replacement.?

I have had good luck with the automotive wash and wax products. I usually give the prop a wipe down after every flight or two. Lately I have been using turtle wash and wax.

I have full covers for my Xl2 which is also a composite. They work great never any water problems.

The jabiru is not a bad flying airplane,they didn’t catch on due to trouble with the early motors.

Looking for ct rentals in Florida.