Just a big Thank You to Paul for responding very quickly to my delema after I donated my headsets to the local community. Five days later I have them in Zambia!

Thanks. Will look him up on Avcom. Would appreciate any other info from anyone else about these engines.

The plane in question is a Zenair Zodiak. It is one of the recommended powerplants for this plane on the website.

Does anyone know, or know anything about Corvair engines for ultralights? I'm looking at buying an ultralight powered by a 100hp Corvair engine. Are there agents for them in SA?

I have a 1999 Windlass with a 503 of some 650 hrs vintage. It is at Solowings right now for an anual. Will CAA grant me an ATF or must I fork out R25K+ to overhaul the engine to enable me to fly 30-40hrs a year?
If the answer to my question is yes, then..... any offers for the "old lady" ?

Does anybody know of anybody that owns a microlight in Zambia? What are the procedures to convert my licence, are there AP's there etc?

I don't want more speed as such. That is why we fly trikes. I did my test flight at la Mercy about 5 years ago. We took off at about 12:30. There was a bit of a wind. We flew in Daves Aerotrike ZU-CMA, fitted with an Aeros wing. It did not flinch (thermals etc) OK it was middle May, but I would not ...

I've got a 1999 windlass with an Aquilla I, 14m2 wing (it doesn't always itch).
The scratching question is: Are there any modifications (not moodleyfications) that can be done to the wing to make it perform/handle better? Almost like a "New and improved formula".

Here is what the manual says: LM-5X-W Supercub 100% scale. Powerplant: Rotax 532 65 hp. Empty weight: 680 lbs (?) Gross: 1100 lbs Cruise speed: 100mph. Stall @ gross: 35mph. ROC @ gross: 850fpm Max G (pos): 5.5 neg 3.5. O/all length: 22'7" , cab width 27" , height 6'9" , Wing span 35'2". Wing area: ...

This is the best picture of the finnished project that I could find on the CD supplied. It is the military version that was built (note the extra observation area behind the skylight) according to Jane's "Vintage Aircraft Recognition guide" it was called a L-4/L-18 Grasshopper.

This photo is the latest, but will post a few of the older ones. Had its first inspection yesterday. So I can now carry on, met fotos.

I started this project last year in August. It took me 3 years to decide what to build. I was going to build a Petenpol, but decided on a "LM5X-W" from Miniature light aircraft Co. in the US. The plans are full scale and come with a CD and 250 page instruction book. I am using saligna as the main co...

Willie,

Thanks for that. What does a Volksplane look like?

My last reply has gone lost. Does anyone know if there are plans available for an aircamper ? I have e-mailed the Pietenpols in New York, but have had no reply. The only thing that remains now is to phone.

On second thought, building with wood is a better option. At least you could fix it with a tube of superglue, like the modelers ( Grappie)What about a powerplant? I "wood" think something classic yet reliable like a Volla!!?