A photographer from a well know national magazine was assigned to cover the fires at Yellowstone National Park. The magazine wanted to show the heroic work of the fire fighters as they battled the blaze. When the photographer arrived, he realized that the smoke was so thick that it would seriously i...

Hi Gavinwolff, I can not make out the model, max all up weight or max opening speed from the photos. Please let me know. Thanks.

I have broken one of my Huco inlet/outlet plastic ports. Would appreciate info on where I can buy another or maybe someone has a spare.
Thanks.

I have broken one of my Huco inlet/outlet plastic ports. Would appreciate info on where I can buy another or maybe someone has a spare.
Thanks.

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Advice/info please.
I need to drop something off at Paarl. Is there an airfield that I could use plus contact details if it is private.
I see there is a strip near Calais winery Paarl East.
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My neighbour ( not on forum) is fixing up the above plane. A one off weekend project for Atlas staff. If any one has any info on the plane or previous pilots please share. Cheers.

Great.
Interested in a comm box that accepts diff headsets, plane powered, plug in for music/phone, possibly bluetooth, weatherproof, non ferous, attachment to 'standard' tubes, removable.

I used to far prefer Microlighters to Avcom. These days I know there is no movement on Micro and log into Avcom to pick up interesting stuff from around the world and country. I figure I will make an effort to post on microlighters and hope for a revival.

Gemini Diesel American Legend

5 cu in, 2 stroke, Jet A1 fuel, TBO 400 +, electronic ignition. Used on remote surveillance aircraft.

Any of these motors flying out there where the owner would not change for another motor....even if they had the money!

Thanks for the reply Jan. A lot of work you have put in on that project!

Any of this combination on Microlighters? I would love to know the performance characteristics and how it worked out. Please get in touch.

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Recently 3 x 582 engines lost the needle roller big end bearing, pilot side. All in the Cape. 2x Blue and 1x silver. Resulting in damage through out the engine. Is this a weak point and any others out there?

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