The two strokes used in microlights are not nearly as fiddely as the small model two strokes running on methanol. Unike the model motors (o.s, supre tigre, 3W, enya etc.) that must have the carbs either richened or leaned out almost every time you start them, the larger petrol two strokes are setup ...

hey 300,

I found this site when I started looking at taking lessons. May answer some of your questions.
http://www.otto.co.za/micro/micro1.htm

Simple. Exercise common courtesy.
Don't upset the locals, and they have no reason to upset you.

Hi Andre, I bought a Vertex VXA-220 from Zulu1 and am really happy with it. It is simple to operate and transmits and receives with perfect clarity. There is one feature that I cannot figure out though, it receives on the NAV band but has no VOR capability. Not sure what purpose this fulfills? By th...

Howzit guys,

My rotax 582 is changing colour a bit. I think it's a form of aluminium rust. The aluminium is a darker gray in places. Does anyone know of anything that will remove this? Someone said ZEB oven cleaner? HUH!

Hi Folks, I have a Skydat DX2 with an Aquilla fitted. When I do a mag check, after dropping the fisrt mag, the display shows the revs dropping, all fine there, BUT, when I check the second mag, the display shows the revs climbing, although I can hear the engine slow down. Is there a wire connected t...

Howzit guys, I have just recieved my new Vertex VX220 VI radio. Seems really nice. It comes with the ability to recieve on the NAV band. Can someone explain to me how this function works? I don't get it, and the manual says nothing about it, apart from the fact that it is able to recieve withing the...

You could also try a pair of bar mitts.
Icarus supply them, not sure of cost.
Check out thier site: http://www.icarus.co.za/

Thanks for the warning.

I prefer to buy from bigger, busier filling stations.

It could be the bolt that secures the fibreglass battery box to the pylon on an Aquilla. It seems to sheer in a similar fashion after many rough landings.

....... can't believe I fell for that one!

If you don't mind me asking ..... what did this exercise set you back Mike?

Hi Bacardi,

That was the first thing I checked. Not the case though, but thanks anyway.

Thanks Morph.

Your explanation makes sense. I'll try it out tomorrow morning.

Hi Dre'man,

The rubbers were replaced recently and are still soft. Not a single crack evident...... but I will check that they are secured properly. Thanks.