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by CR Tech
Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:58 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Microlight kit plane
Replies: 4
Views: 2981

Re: Microlight kit plane

Trikes can be bought complete, registered and flying for as low as R25 000 why would anyone want to spend 300K on a kit and then still fight with CAA to have it documented.
by CR Tech
Mon May 20, 2019 5:07 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Trike wing Billow what causes it
Replies: 2
Views: 2934

Re: Trike wing Billow what causes it

MILO This is indeed very interesting and my feeling is that not enough trike pilots have an interest in understanding the POF with regards to their wings. I don't fly trikes but am currently busy fitting new fabric covers to my fix wing aircraft and its similar to a trike wing system. I think the sl...
by CR Tech
Sun May 12, 2019 11:05 am
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: Microlight wanted.
Replies: 1
Views: 1253

Re: Microlight wanted.

Hi guys I'm in the market for a trike under R25,000.Please get in touch with details. Can someone give me their honest opinion on a Quicksilver MX2 vs a weightshift trike? I'm used to flying fixed wing Piper Cherokees and have an expired PPL. Thank you Renard 0748831962 Hi Renard, my honest opinion...
by CR Tech
Thu Apr 25, 2019 8:15 am
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: VW 2.1 L aircraft engine**SOLD**
Replies: 5
Views: 1166

Re: VW 2.1 L aircraft engine

I removed a VwW 2.1Litre engine from my personal Cubby . The engine has a belt reduction drive with it. This engine is still new with only 30 hours on it. No second hand parts, all new parts cranck case , heads, pistons and sleeves, oil pump etc etc.This engine case has a spin-on oil filter. R45k t...
by CR Tech
Wed Apr 24, 2019 8:02 am
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: VW 2.1 L aircraft engine**SOLD**
Replies: 5
Views: 1166

Re: VW 2.1 L aircraft engine

I removed a VwW 2.1Litre engine from my personal Cubby . The engine has a belt reduction drive with it. This engine is still new with only 30 hours on it. No second hand parts, all new parts cranck case , heads, pistons and sleeves, oil pump etc etc.This engine case has a spin-on oil filter. R45k t...
by CR Tech
Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:31 pm
Forum: Aircraft and Accessories wanted
Topic: Any intercoms for sale ?
Replies: 6
Views: 5366

Any intercoms for sale ?

Any intercoms available ?
by CR Tech
Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:52 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Re- sealing of wing sails with Gripflex
Replies: 2
Views: 5654

Re: Re- sealing of wing sails with Gripflex

Well Peter Westermen who is extremely experienced and knowledgeable said that it works very well and that I should look at using it. I have some other ideas I'm looking to bounce off someone who has used it. Like application by spraying or other means ect. But I will add my learning after experiment...
by CR Tech
Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:45 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Re- sealing of wing sails with Gripflex
Replies: 2
Views: 5654

Re- sealing of wing sails with Gripflex

Morning all . Have any of the regular trike flyers ever used a product called gripflex or something similar to seal sail fabric which has aged ?
by CR Tech
Thu Mar 07, 2019 4:32 pm
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: Cubby VW 2.1 engine for sale.**SOLD**
Replies: 2
Views: 872

Re: Cubby VW 2.1 engine for sale.

Hi Jean, what is the weight of this engine complete as a bolt on package ?
by CR Tech
Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:05 am
Forum: Airfields, Destinations and Contacts
Topic: Please identify this runway East of CT
Replies: 0
Views: 2250

Please identify this runway East of CT

Can someone please give me some further details on this runway. It measures 300m and is in the North Eastern sector of the FAD69. I have added some views of it close in and including proximity to FAFK. We are looking for an alternative airfield to operate large RC Jets from and some one suggested th...
by CR Tech
Wed Oct 21, 2015 7:35 pm
Forum: Airfields, Destinations and Contacts
Topic: Altona airfield contact details please
Replies: 3
Views: 5453

Altona airfield contact details please

Hi, can someone give me details for the person who is currently managing or involved with Altona airfield. I believe there is not currently any flying activity there. We are looking for a venue for an event and Altona would work. Thanks
by CR Tech
Wed Nov 20, 2013 11:51 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: PERIS JN-1 SOLD
Replies: 64
Views: 41328

Re: PERIS JN-1

I asked about this on the other forum but maybe best to continue here. So I see that it is built from plans thats great and just what Im looking for. But Are there other type currently flying in SA ? Who did you get as AP on your project ? Instructors for type conversion ? I think this is such a sex...
by CR Tech
Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:45 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Contact detail for Stephan from Morningstar
Replies: 2
Views: 430

Contact detail for Stephan from Morningstar

Hi, I am looking for the contact number for Stephan from the morning star airfield. I believe he is or was the airfield manager or similar. Does anyone perhaps have his cell phone number ?

Big thanks