Hi there. I live in Fairland (Randburg area) and I would like to do my gyro license. Any recommendations ito where I can do training pse? I see that training is offered in the Brakpan area, but ideally I'm looking for something a bit closer to home. Is there perhaps a school at Tedderfield or FAKR? ...

Not sure if this will have an effect on lift? :) From News24: Passengers urged to fart 2013-02-15 06: Wellington - A group of medical specialists has provided an answer to a dilemma that has faced flyers since the Wright brothers took to the air in 1903 -- is it okay to fart mid-flight? The experts'...

Hi Alanmack I've just now read your post, and I'm not sure if it's maybe too late now. If you still need photos, please have a look at the Swartkops thread with all the photos - amongst them you will find some of my photos. Please let me know if there is any particular one that you would like me to ...

Some more Pics Swartkop Mei 2012 027 (600x399).jpg Swartkop Mei 2012 029 (600x399).jpg Swartkop Mei 2012 031 (600x399).jpg Swartkop Mei 2012 034 (600x399).jpg Swartkop Mei 2012 035 (600x399).jpg Swartkop Mei 2012 036 (600x399).jpg Swartkop Mei 2012 038 (600x399).jpg Swartkop Mei 2012 040 (600x399).j...

Some Pic's in low resolution taken from the ground at Swartkop. It was awesome - the pic's don't do justice. Thanks for the thrill of seeing some 50 very special flaaiing masjiens up there. Swartkop Mei 2012 012 (600x399).jpg Swartkop Mei 2012 014 (600x399).jpg Swartkop Mei 2012 016 (600x399).jpg Sw...

Hi Lourens & AirHog
Thanks for the advice!
It seems the way to go is to finish the PPL on a Jabi or similar, and then take it from there, depending on what I purchase to fly with.
Best regards
Francois

Thanks Dish & Justin Am I right in thinking that if I only fly LSA aircraft, that I will be able to maintain the PPL? E.g. If I fly say a Thunderbird, will this count for maintaining the PPL? If I hold a PPL, can I convert to a trike, or is another (new) licence required? Sorry if my questions are a...

Thanks Tumbleweed, I will be flying for my own recreation only,so NPL should be sufficient.
I see there is another guy that posted a similar question on Avcom, only a few hours after I posted mine here. I'll study his post, and all the comments on that post too.
Best regards
Francois

Hi, i need some advice please. My SPL expired 18 months ago, but I would like to get back in the sky again. I was doing my PPL and have done 45 hours, of which about 18 hours was solo. At the point when I stopped, I stell needed about 3 hours instrument flying, and 3 hours cross country. I also need...