Hey all, yes, i fly micro's, but have also been recently doing my PPl on R22 (helicopters)
Went Solo this morning, 12/07/05. YAY, what a feeling.

wart - keep us updated please

OK, so let me get this right. you have a electric fel pump between the tank and standard pump, and this then forces fuel into the standard pump?? If so, what about flooding / over-pumping?? is there a pump that is specifically for this scenario, or is it a normal pump from like midas or something??

Redeye wrote: its just bloody pricey stuf- I only usded it on long trips where we landed at strips that only sold Avgas

Thanks - was not really planning it 24/7, just got a little trip comming up, and can only get avgas

Hey all. Anyone know if it's safe / ok / recomended or not to use AVGAS (Rad label) on a 503?? If so, I would think it's the same oil mix as if I were using normal "car fuel". Have had a look at the manual, and can't seem to find it?? tks in advance

I guess all wives/spouses know exactly what one is thinking on a gorguss day, when we keep looking at the sky and the trees :mrgreen: My wife often says oh why dont you just go and fly when she sees me like that :D Demon, please send me the program that I can instaill onto Girlfriend, to allow it t...

My better half, only likes flying "if it's calm and warm, and you don't spend half the bl00dy day day drinking coffee and talking bout stuff i have no interest in". Basically, I go early, fly till midday, go home, say I got caught in a stiff headwind on my way back, sorry I'm late, then it's all coo...

Ja, sound like a 503 problem, and after speaking to someone in the know, about the EXACT same happening to me, he confirmed it. If you have been winding the engine, for a while, and it's hot, let it idle for a few mins, before cutting the engine. he said that if you land, after having been foot heav...

How about comments on the Aquilla 503 versus the 582 (pro's and con's) as well as which combination of wing is preferable (14' or 15')? Have to get my mind around this difficult decision and I need as much input as neccessary. Thanks Wart, depends on where you flying, your body wieght, and what you...

DarkHelmet wrote:Thanks for the responses guys - I am a technofreak and your input here has made me decide to stick to the analog tools too!

I aggree!!

Jeepers all, thanks for the help / advice / tips / warnings. I think that for the time being, i am staying with what I have.
FLy Right

Ok, many thanks all. I will put the info into my brain, churn it up, and see what I decide. tks

Hi all,

who has experience on the using / buying a digital instrument panel? Are they worth it? or am I looking at getting a whole lot of info, that really is not necessary. Which makes and models should i be looking at. Will be used on a trike
Any help would be appreciated. Fly right

ZU - BWX out of Ballito, often seen heading north along the coast, sometimes on the beach, or even a cattle track at Tugela Mouth!