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by georgeh
Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: Aircraft and Accessories wanted
Topic: Streak
Replies: 1
Views: 1117

Streak

Anyone have or know of a Streak out there that is no longer in use?
by georgeh
Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Fixed wing microlights
Replies: 11
Views: 8039

Re: Fixed wing microlights

Have a look in the for sale colunm at my mates airie; streak shadow ZU-AIA, a lot of airie for a small amount of dosh. There quite a few flying in the Cato Ridge area and they will out fly nearly anything in this class---fast or slow, easy to handle and great fun.If you can fit in the cocpit you sho...
by georgeh
Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:50 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Information/Help on becoming an AP
Replies: 3
Views: 690

Re: Information/Help on becoming an AP

I need to speak to someone who has "been there, done that"
Thanx
by georgeh
Wed Aug 22, 2012 4:56 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Information/Help on becoming an AP
Replies: 3
Views: 690

Information/Help on becoming an AP

Is there anyone out there who is prepared to be helpfull and assist me in becoming an AP. I am a Qualified Millwright and can do almost anything, i just need help in the right direction to do this legally.
by georgeh
Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:40 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Engine failure 4Hrs after 8yr/450hr service
Replies: 14
Views: 1674

Re: Engine failure 4Hrs after 8yr/450hr service

My crankshaft was not replaced, it was checked and was "supposed" to have been good and didn't need replacing. What gets my blood pressure up is that we are not allowed to have our cranks rebuilt, "at a fraction of the cost of a new one" which will be a lot safer than putting a 400hr crankshaft back...
by georgeh
Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:18 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Engine failure 4Hrs after 8yr/450hr service
Replies: 14
Views: 1674

Re: Engine failure 4Hrs after 8yr/450hr service

SORRY a little mistake. "I raced with a crank shaft 2 racing seasons and it lasted, when I rebuilt it it only lasted 2hrs." So, goes to show, even new components can fail!!! I don't have my log book with me. Was +- 420hrs. Crank was not replaced, it was the original one. "WAS SUPPOSED HAVE BEEN CHEC...
by georgeh
Thu Apr 07, 2011 3:14 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Engine failure 4Hrs after 8yr/450hr service
Replies: 14
Views: 1674

Engine failure 4Hrs after 8yr/450hr service

R20 000 later. R7500.00 on the 503 and the rest on wing and kart for an ATF. I am now after 8weeks and after many hours pondering about the whole incident, PISSED OFF. I was in my forth hour of dual instruction, conversion from fixed wing to WCM when the engine failed on the climb out, with "no opti...
by georgeh
Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:52 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Escort N3 Ultra City Strip
Replies: 6
Views: 1580

Re: Escort N3 Ultra City Strip

Not sure about a Cubby, but i landed there with my Shadow, 10m wingspan. Coming in South to North is a lot easier than one would expect. There are tall lampposts on the eastern side, ie Durdan bound carriageway and nearest the buildings, halfway down on the western edge is quite a large drain, above...
by georgeh
Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:54 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: ROTAX 582 - High EGT
Replies: 17
Views: 15046

Re: ROTAX 582 - High EGT

I noticed the same thing on my Shadow about 2mths ago, normally on a cruise with Rpm at 4000, the minute i increase the revs it drops. Is this not a symptom of a worn needle and needle jet? I'm used to my EGT at 525 to 550, when i saw it at just under 600 i got worried, but remembered reading about ...
by georgeh
Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: RAASA Screw Up Again!! CHECK YOUR PAPERS
Replies: 14
Views: 1867

Re: RAASA Screw Up Again!! CHECK YOUR PAPERS

Hi Pierre, I really appreciate you coming back to me on this. Congratulations on the new addition to the family. The more i think about it, I should appologise about making Raasa look bad. RAASA'S delay was largely due to CAA taking so long with my Certificate of Registration. They were Pathetic com...
by georgeh
Fri Jul 02, 2010 12:53 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Dishes Tank!!! - Non aviation - pet related
Replies: 19
Views: 1855

Re: Dishes Tank!!! - Non aviation - pet related

Put the carpet outside. (^^)
by georgeh
Fri Jul 02, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: RAASA Screw Up Again!! CHECK YOUR PAPERS
Replies: 14
Views: 1867

Re: RAASA Screw Up Again!! CHECK YOUR PAPERS

Thanks for the input. Have chilled, just very frustrating when things take so long especially when you check with them every 2 or 3 days and nothing happens. I do understand people make mistakes, but i dont think it should happen in these organisations this often. These mistakes could have serious r...
by georgeh
Fri Jul 02, 2010 11:00 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: RAASA Screw Up Again!! CHECK YOUR PAPERS
Replies: 14
Views: 1867

RAASA Screw Up Again!! CHECK YOUR PAPERS

Frustraion!!!!!!! When you been waiting 3 weeks for Certificate of Registration and ATF and you open the post to find RAASA have F.......d up AGAIN, what do you do?????? Your forms are filled in correctly, with ZS- and your ATF comes back with a ZU, come on please. They cant even spell my name right...
by georgeh
Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:47 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Final approach photo's
Replies: 40
Views: 16695

Re: Final approach photo's

The third photo, runway 34, looks like Howic Glider field? Anyone agree and recognize it now?
George Harrower.
by georgeh
Thu Jul 01, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Dishes Tank!!! - Non aviation - pet related
Replies: 19
Views: 1855

Re: Dishes Tank!!! - Non aviation - pet related

Hi Dish, you have been given a few good ideas. As the owner of a Pet Shop i can tell you a dog normally wants to do some business 15-20min after chow, so thats when you need to take him out to the designated spot and encourage him, no need to drop your rods and squat next to him, you'll probably mak...