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by gyropilot
Fri Mar 08, 2019 10:27 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Fly Argo is it worth risking 2.2 Million?
Replies: 5
Views: 6354

Re: Fly Argo is it worth risking 2.2 Million?

so things starting to smell fishy now!

for safety sake rather stick to tried and tested gyrocopters - no point in losing your life for a flashy new model gyrocopter
by gyropilot
Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:03 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Titanium Gyro down AUS
Replies: 2
Views: 4672

Re: Titanium Gyro down AUS

tragic accident!

I think his last comment is a bit unwarranted!
by gyropilot
Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:27 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Fly Argo is it worth risking 2.2 Million?
Replies: 5
Views: 6354

Re: Fly Argo is it worth risking 2.6 Million?

simple solution here!

don't buy it - if they can't answer simple questions - that tells me they are hiding something?!!
by gyropilot
Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:15 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: New Gyro coming to SA!
Replies: 2
Views: 4920

Re: New Gyro coming to SA!

So Fly Argo (also from Poland) who build what looks like Zen /Xenon gyro along with a copy of what I think is a SANKA two seater Helicopter are bringing a Black Series Gyro into the market. It looks very much like the Xenon we know? Syed Zoheb has assured me this gyro-copter is in a very different ...
by gyropilot
Mon May 28, 2018 6:25 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: AP shortage
Replies: 3
Views: 3860

Re: AP shortage

Guys I was just wondering about the future of the hobby, regarding AP's I posted below we are looking for a qualified man and the response has not been overwhelming with many just not suitable from a Rotax expierience perspective. Question to the existing expierenced guys ? Why are new young guys n...
by gyropilot
Mon May 15, 2017 10:05 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ZU-DBV, ZU-RHO & RAF 2000 hub bar bolt torque Threads Merged
Replies: 24
Views: 20535

Re: ZU-DBV, ZU-RHO & RAF 2000 hub bar bolt torque Threads Me

guys it's all about SAFETY & PEOPLES LIVES!

I certainly would not want it on my conscious if I knowingly withheld or deleted vital information and another person got killed as a result!
by gyropilot
Fri May 12, 2017 12:20 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ZU-DBV, ZU-RHO & RAF 2000 hub bar bolt torque Threads Merged
Replies: 24
Views: 20535

Re: RAF 2000 hub bar bolt torque over time

I for one found it very interesting & informative and since it's ALL ABOUT SAFETY & SAVING LIVES the issue needs to be resolved, this is why we have forums! and I am disappointed that the company in question - the same one myself & a mate of mine were going to buy a kit from a few years ago - did no...
by gyropilot
Mon Jan 30, 2017 6:17 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro Fly-in to Cape Town International
Replies: 8
Views: 8637

Re: Gyro Fly-in to Cape Town International

well done guys - sadly I missed this great flying day - will catch the next one (^^) seen the photo of mango waiting for the gyro to land reminded me of a similar incident that happened to me back in 1997. I was on my way to JHB and my flight was delayed - the captain said he is waiting for some "sm...
by gyropilot
Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:18 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Flew to work today!
Replies: 15
Views: 16545

Re: Gyro Fly-in to Cape Town International

FO Gyro wrote:I've created a new thread with my proposed plans to fly to CPT International for a visit to the tower, and a breakfast: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=26085

(^^)
by gyropilot
Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:16 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Another captain Solo!
Replies: 6
Views: 6164

Re: Another captain Solo!

(^^) to both of you and fly safe Paul
by gyropilot
Thu Jan 05, 2017 11:30 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: New Gyro type in SA
Replies: 5
Views: 5164

Re: New Gyro type in SA

so what's my prize :)
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by gyropilot
Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:40 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Flew to work today!
Replies: 15
Views: 16545

Re: Flew to work today!

count me in!!! (^^) vhpy
by gyropilot
Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:45 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Flew to work today!
Replies: 15
Views: 16545

Re: Flew to work today!

nice Glen (^^)
by gyropilot
Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:53 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: John had his first flight in Gyro
Replies: 7
Views: 5179

Re: John had his first flight in Gyro

greg vos wrote:
gyropilot wrote:does John ever smile?
yes...twice a month ...once on pay day when he hands in his invoice...and the next day when I settle it ...

maybe you need to jazz up the flight a bit - he is not showing the characteristic "gyro grin" yet - do it again and again till he grins :wink: