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Maybe I misled everyone. Sorry about that. I'm trying to find someone near me...or within a reasonable flying distance.

There is a place nearby that will remove the engine and ship it to...

I have a Rotax 582. I live in NW New Jersey. I cannot find a Rotax service center that still does 2 stroke maintenance. Every center that I called from the Rotax online list only does 4 stroke work. ...

I have a Quicksilver Sport 2S. My flying history, however, has all been in aircraft with the engine out in front. So I have found it interesting that when I reduce power, the nose pitches up instead...

Wes, thanks. I did wonder how close the approximations could apply to all aircraft. I also find it hard to believe the Quicksilver would get to 12,500'.

I will look for the Kolano articles.

In the January issue of EAA's Sport Aviation, Robert Rossier says in an article on V speeds that Vx increases about 1% per thousand feet, and that Vy decreases by approximately the same amount.
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