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by McCraken
Sun Nov 10, 2013 9:03 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Question about high hour cheetah
Replies: 11
Views: 2068

Re: Question about high hour cheetah

I am trying to sell my Cheetah with 160 hrs for less than that.
by McCraken
Sat Sep 14, 2013 2:25 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Difference between "older" and "newer" xls cheetah
Replies: 16
Views: 2462

Re: Difference between "older" and "newer" xls cheetah

See my post in Aircraft for sale. I have been very happy flying my Cheetah but have emigrated so won't be flying it much in SA - only reason for selling.
by McCraken
Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:18 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Happy Birthday Russel Bird
Replies: 6
Views: 972

Re: Happy Birthday Russel Bird

Happy birthday Russell.

Phil
by McCraken
Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:00 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Plse advise on Lightspeed Zulu 2
Replies: 5
Views: 1315

Re: Plse advise on Lightspeed Zulu 2

I am not an expert, having had mine a few months. When you switch the ANR on the light should flicker a few times then stay ON. When the set loses power from the jacks, the light will flicker and eventually go off, or you can press the switch until the light flickers and goes off. The ANR activates ...
by McCraken
Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:53 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Eagles Creek - a viable alternative
Replies: 4
Views: 1766

Re: Eagles Creek - a viable alternative

Why land downhill? Land uphill and don't use brakes at all then you don't need new pads.

Rampant Rat -visit the airfield and see for yourself? Why not contact Armand, you have been given his number on Avcom.
by McCraken
Thu Dec 22, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Should RAASA be scrapped?
Replies: 32
Views: 5773

Re: Should RAASA be scrapped?

No, I don't believe RAASA should be scrapped. If there is a problem with the legality of RAASA's function, then that should be sorted out by whatever authorities are able to sort it out. However, comments like "...vote those morons out. They are a joke." are not constructive and do not add value to ...
by McCraken
Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:10 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Microlighters SENSORSHIP.
Replies: 21
Views: 3693

Re: Microlighters SENSORSHIP.

I would strongly object to a PM requesting that I put out an opinion as though it were mine.
Not what I thougt Microlighters was about.
by McCraken
Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:17 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Jab Engines - the good and the bad?
Replies: 36
Views: 7599

Re: Jab Engines - the good and the bad?

I agree with HansK. Bought an aircraft with 96hrs TT on the Jabi 2200. Have just spent a lot of money, partly because it was run on Mogas.
by McCraken
Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:12 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Crazy Horse question
Replies: 7
Views: 1316

Re: Crazy Horse question

I was going to suggest vacuum packing,but my wife k***ed all over me and suggested you could try James White at "Steed Equine Express" info@steedequine.co.za .He will "Import and export your horse around the world. Provide effective, low cost, stable to stable service..." I agree - probably better t...
by McCraken
Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: ATF up by 100%!
Replies: 7
Views: 1164

Re: ATF up by 100%!

Took me 30 minutes at CAA. Got there 30 minutes before closing - perhaps that's why.
by McCraken
Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:47 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Vaalwater
Replies: 5
Views: 1160

Re: Vaalwater

Landed there 2 weeks ago in my Cherokee. Francois and Derek are very accommodating.