Thanks guys, you have given me much more insight into the differences and it all makes sense , especially the point mentioned that the momentum of the wheels keep the engine of a car going until the obstruction is cleared and it fires again, a prop has no momentum.( or wind to turn it at our speeds)

Hi all, I have always wondered why our modern Rotax (and other) engines are so prone to fail whilst in flight due to dirt/filters/water/blocked jets/cracked hoses etc. even though they are regularly inspected. This is to compare with modern motor cars, I mean how often do you see a car that had an e...

Well done guys, jammer oor jou aerie Paul, hoop jy vlieg weer binnekort.
Kallie ZU-BWJ

Hi, sorry no need to answer the previous question, I got all the answers from Garmen website, think I'll go for a GPSMAP 196, seems do do everything and more than I want, from Garmen they cost $ 590. I'll see what I can get.

Thanks for the advice, one more question, are the new gps's good for use on both air navigation and for use with road street maps too?
Kallie

Hi all, I want to buy a new GPs for my trike and want to know which one is the most popular for general trike flying as I am out of touch with new models etc. I have a 13 year old garmen 45 that just basicly has an arrow and takes ages to find satelites. I am going to Bankok in December and was wond...

Hey El Mexicano, good luck and hope you make it around the whole SA ! Just a short backround of el Mexicano's aircraft, myself ( Kallie Esterhuizen) with Paul accompanied him on the first leg from Cullinan to Hoedspruit, Numbi and Baberton. He flys an Aerotrike spirit 2,(later known as Safari ) 582 ...