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by Optic
Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:36 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Tailwheels to Nylstroom 20-22 July 2012
Replies: 66
Views: 15085

Re: Tailwheels to Nylstroom 20-22 July 2012

Great to be there! Counted about 40 aircraft of all shapes and sizes! But only 2 samosas though :wink: Just a pity I had to pay toll fees to get there! Next year it will be different, majority were :roll: tailies of course vhpy One aerie I have not seen before is the "sport star"are their many in SA...
by Optic
Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:25 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Sling conversion closest to Centurion
Replies: 4
Views: 1361

Re: Sling conversion closest to Centurion

Thanks guys, Panorama isn't exactly close will try out Avaitors paradise which is about km closer and I don't have to use the M1!

Is there non that's closer?

Thanks

Optic
by Optic
Sun Jun 17, 2012 10:22 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Sling conversion closest to Centurion
Replies: 4
Views: 1361

Sling conversion closest to Centurion

Howzit guys,

Can anyone suggest where the closest conversion to a Sling is to where I live in Centurion?

It's for an NPL LSA.

Thanks

Optic
by Optic
Sat May 12, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Expired ppl (5 years ago) renew this or go for a NPL 3 axis?
Replies: 1
Views: 1242

Expired ppl (5 years ago) renew this or go for a NPL 3 axis?

Hello All, Need some advice... I would like to get back into recreational flying again but my ppl has been expired for 5 years now. Should I go for an NPL since all I want to do is recreational flying? Would I have to start the ppl from scratch anyway? Some info: ppl had a bonanza, 150, 152, 172 and...
by Optic
Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:57 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: AERODEN YEARLY BREAKFAST - 27 FEBRUARY
Replies: 71
Views: 11547

Re: AERODEN YEARLY BREAKFAST - 27 FEBRUARY

I will be there but sadly by road!

Optic
by Optic
Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:16 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Krugersdorp 19 September
Replies: 12
Views: 2116

Re: Krugersdorp 19 September

Is this event still on and is it an all day thing?
by Optic
Sun May 24, 2009 8:46 pm
Forum: Microlight Clubs, Training Schools and Flight Centres
Topic: Johannesburg Flying Academy
Replies: 16
Views: 18830

Re: Johannesburg Microlight Academy

Hi Marc,

Exactly what 3 axis microlights do you have in the training school?

Thanks

Optic
by Optic
Thu May 21, 2009 1:18 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: "ex PPL" to MPL
Replies: 10
Views: 2528

Re: "ex PPL" to MPL

I contacted CAA as I am in the same boat, landbound for the last 6 years, answer as follows: Dear Sir/Madam In terms of Part 61.03.7 (3) if your licence has expired for more than 60 months you need to comply with the initial issue requirements of PPL. You are not required to fly the hours over again...
by Optic
Wed May 20, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Cheetah intro flight
Replies: 16
Views: 2711

Re: Cheetah intro flight

Depends how special the price is, any idea?
by Optic
Wed May 20, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Cheetah intro flight
Replies: 16
Views: 2711

Cheetah intro flight

Hi Guys,

Interested in going up in a Cheetah with the aim of seeing if I fit in the aerie and possibly buying one in future.

Anyone know of anyone close to me who I can contact? Live in the West Rand Jhb.

Thanks

Optic