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by johnht
Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:15 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Night flying in a gyro?
Replies: 7
Views: 1453

Re: Night flying in a gyro?

Hmmm... I don't think so under normal conditions. Perhaps special approval for commercial ops such as Wagtail does. Basic Gyros are not equipped nor approved for night flying - I think you will have a major uphill battle to get approval from CAA for night flying.

m2cw

John
by johnht
Mon Jul 12, 2010 10:20 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: CLOUD DANCER 2
Replies: 5
Views: 1899

Re: CLOUD DANCER 2

(^^) Congrats to Rotortec for finally bringing out this beaut!!

Now all we need is the moola to afford such a baby!! :mrgreen: (read 'envy'!!)

John
by johnht
Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:12 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: MT-Gyros 1,500 hour limit on airframes and rotors
Replies: 32
Views: 5921

Re: MT-Gyros 1,500 hour limit on airframes and rotors

Hi All. Just been advised that there are 2 MT 03 gyros, and possibly a 3rd at Springs with structural damage to their main landing gear under the "sand paper" strip. All 3 have low hrs. For more info contact Geoff Brown on 083-601-1598 Regards Ashley V :shock: Hmmmm... it would probably take some v...
by johnht
Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:12 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: MT-Gyros 1,500 hour limit on airframes and rotors
Replies: 32
Views: 5921

Re: MT-Gyros 1,500 hour limit on airframes and rotors

:x :x :x I have read the remarks on the Rotary Forum and in this thread, and it seems the attitude of the Gyroplane fraternity is the same in the USA as it is in SA! A bit of juicy (perceived bad) news about a particular brand of gyro is embroidered on to such an extent that a poor owner of the bran...
by johnht
Fri Apr 09, 2010 11:07 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Safety
Replies: 37
Views: 5135

Re: Safety

Eric & others I agree with and support the fact that we, the Gyro community, should take up the challenge of 'self monitoring', and introduce the penalties decribed by Eric. As we are all aware, the average South African really couldn't give a damn about the law, rules or regulations. Just take the ...
by johnht
Sun Mar 21, 2010 9:45 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: MTO Sport Info
Replies: 14
Views: 3642

MTO Sport Info: Apparent rotor issue?

Hi All There has been quite a bit of discussion on the Rotary Forum board on the apparent dangerous situation re the new MTOs (and I gather Calidus') rotor.( http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25047 ) I've concluded that if operated correctly , there is no chance of the rotor striking...
by johnht
Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:30 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Getting a grip on gyroscopic precession?
Replies: 40
Views: 4671

Re: Getting a grip on gyroscopic precession?

What a most interesting topic! I'm coming in a bit late, but I really wnat to raise a point (hopefully this has not already been discussed somewhere already!) Is the rotor of the Gyro really a gyroscope at all, and thus posess/exhibit gyroscopic properties? At the risk of being shot down in flames, ...
by johnht
Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:28 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Latest / Youngest Gyro Pilot
Replies: 8
Views: 2622

Re: Latest / Youngest Gyro Pilot

Congratulations Theuns Jnr!! Here's wishing you happy and safe flying.

John
ZU-REB
by johnht
Fri Mar 12, 2010 7:29 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: MTO Sport Info
Replies: 14
Views: 3642

Re: MTO Sport Info

Hi Darren I had another look at the picture of the red MT on the Rotary Forum. Referring to the info I provided previously (point 1.b), I get about the same deflection IF I manually pull the rotor full to the rear. However, this is not a normal situation and can probably only cause a problem if one ...
by johnht
Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:38 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: MTO Sport Info
Replies: 14
Views: 3642

Re: MTO Sport Info

The "inquisitive bug" seemed to have bitten me - so I went and did an inspection on the rotor angles on my MTOS. (If someone can tell me how to post some pics, I would like to post them to provide some visual clarity.) Let me anyway give some feedback on my findings which will hopefully encourage so...
by johnht
Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:15 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: MTO Sport Info
Replies: 14
Views: 3642

Re: MTO Sport Info

Hi Mak I am following the RF thread, and hear what you're saying. I'm quite open to being convinced there's a problem and will, as I said, implement any mod the factory brings out without delay (I enjoy life!). However, irrespective of what may or may not be wrong, operating the machine within its n...
by johnht
Thu Mar 11, 2010 3:15 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: MTO Sport Info
Replies: 14
Views: 3642

Re: MTO Sport Info

Being a very satisfied owner of a MT Sport, I have given serious thought to the ASRA's report. The opening paragraph is interesting and leaves me with a couple of points to ponder: By virtue of the fact that a 'student' is refferred to, leads me to speculate that this is not an experienced gyroplane...
by johnht
Mon Feb 22, 2010 7:55 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Low Gyros @ Innibosveld Naboomspruit
Replies: 3
Views: 1495

Re: Low Gyros @ Innibosveld Naboomspruit

Hi Pat Two I agree with JetRanger, this is clearly a case where you SHOULD report the incidents using the CAHRS! It doesn't help to be 'nice' to blatant offenders - we are all supposed to know the law and abide by it. It's people like this that are going to cause more restrictions to be placed on us...
by johnht
Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:23 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Anyone for my M22 ?
Replies: 30
Views: 5346

Re: Anyone for my M22 ?

Hi Johan I will be happy to dispense with part of the prize, viz 'the burial at sea' - I'll settle for the other bit!! Or perhaps I'll have to just be content with the flip in the Xenon!! The fact that you lead such a hard life makes obeying the command 'not coveting thy neighbour's ... ' very diffi...
by johnht
Mon Feb 01, 2010 3:54 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Anyone for my M22 ?
Replies: 30
Views: 5346

Re: Anyone for my M22 ?

Hi Johan

I have a friend (Clive) who is very interested in your M22 - hopefully it's still available!

Could you contact him on 011 954 3132, or let me have your cell number.

Thanks
John