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by Blitz
Wed Nov 24, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: Microlight Clubs, Training Schools and Flight Centres
Topic: Too Heavy?
Replies: 1
Views: 9509

Too Heavy?

I am keen to learn to fly a trike but I am being told that I am too heavy. I am just on 100kgs in my socks.
Based In Gauteng so altitude is a factor. Any schools out there with equipment catering for those with a fuller figure? Lol
PM me If you have any ideas.
by Blitz
Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:11 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Importing Engines
Replies: 5
Views: 1272

Importing Engines

After NOY a C-182 destroyed her engine I have had to explore importing a an O-470 Continental from the USA.
It seems to me that one can source a New engine for less than a rebuild in SA.
Anyone with any advice here. What are the duties payable?
by Blitz
Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:11 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Ian's Savannah Project
Replies: 240
Views: 89469

Re: Ian's Savannah Project

Did something I had wanted to do for a long time and phoned Fred and went to fly Savanah at Springs on Tuesday. A first for me having done all my time in C 152/172/182 type aircraft. Well I am impressed. Light, rugged abd refreshing.Thoroughly enjoyed and its definately an aircraft that I would inve...