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by in the sticks
Tue Jul 22, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: jump starting a microlight
Replies: 2
Views: 1000

jump starting a microlight

Can someone help here. Is it possible that when jump starting a microlight that it can cause a Hobbs meter to Zero itself ??
by in the sticks
Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:56 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Engin out (Carb ice ?)
Replies: 12
Views: 2786

Re: Engin out (Carb ice ?)

Goeie dag aviators, Ek deel die volg inligting sodat ander onervare vlieniers, soos ek, kan baat vind daaruit. Ek het engine out gehad met Windlass trike 503 DIDC. Noodlanding het gebeur 17H15 met temp 21 grade c, Q&H 1019 (Was reeds 45 min in die lug) Ek was 500 ft AGL , Het langs bree gronpad gev...
by in the sticks
Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Winglets
Replies: 65
Views: 11949

Re: Winglets

John.com wrote:Good article on Winglets: http://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/ ... -vortices/
I am still not convinced that winglets can improve the performance of a Flexwing aircraft.Would be nice to see some diagrams of the windflow over a flexwing with the winglets on
by in the sticks
Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:31 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: BANG FOR THE BUCK
Replies: 53
Views: 10690

Re: BANG FOR THE BUCK

BUKS VAN NIEKERK wrote:My humble choice
fix wing the Savannah
wieght shift the Aquilla vhpy
I couldnt agree more, in the weight shift class definitely the Aquilla especially for passenger comfort and the docile handling.
by in the sticks
Mon May 26, 2014 9:55 am
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: Aquilla 503 for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 1367

Re: Aquilla 503 for sale

WITHDRAWN.
by in the sticks
Fri May 23, 2014 8:17 am
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: Aquilla 503 for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 1367

Re: Aquilla 503 for sale

nicow wrote:Where is this trike?
In the Transkei, close to Port st Johns
by in the sticks
Thu May 22, 2014 3:40 pm
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: Aquilla 503 for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 1367

Aquilla 503 for sale

I have an Aqulla 503 for sale with 3blade aeros prop Includes, Radios Headsets Skydat 1 Training bars Trike cover Total hours 560 last decoke was at 503 hours The wing has had a new leading edge fitted and hang block replaced as well as all nuts and bolts[Done by Solo wings] The reason leading edge ...
by in the sticks
Tue May 13, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: Blade-tape for prop
Replies: 6
Views: 1196

Re: Blade-tape for prop

KFA wrote:I have a IVO dealership and can get you tape. We have props arriving last week of May. Let me know.
Hi Please send me your Cell no. I am looking to buy a new prop
by in the sticks
Tue May 13, 2014 9:22 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: two blade prop vs 3 blade aeros prop
Replies: 3
Views: 966

Re: two blade prop vs 3 blade aeros prop

Thanks John, I will do that
by in the sticks
Mon May 12, 2014 1:03 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: two blade prop vs 3 blade aeros prop
Replies: 3
Views: 966

two blade prop vs 3 blade aeros prop

i have a rotax 503 with an E gearbox and have a problem with my aeros props that we just cant seem to get them balanced perfectly.At full revs i get a vibration.I have been thinking of fitting a Pieter de necker 2 blade prop onto the plane.Will the performance be just as good??Ihave sent the aeros p...
by in the sticks
Tue Apr 29, 2014 8:39 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: South Coast flying 25 April to 4th May 2014
Replies: 186
Views: 30100

Re: South Coast flying 25 April to 4th May 2014

I had some awesome flying yesterday.Flew down to Mthatha mouth.I could not believe the fantastic service we received.I had just landed on the beach and within 10 min a tray of hot coffee was delivered to me and my passenger. If ever you fly down the Transkei coast I would recommend you pop in to the...
by in the sticks
Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:15 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: South Coast flying 25 April to 4th May 2014
Replies: 186
Views: 30100

Re: South Coast flying 25 April to 4th May 2014

Hi INTHESTICKS Our group would love to fly down to Port St. Johnns, but fuel seems to be a problem is there a possibility that we could buy fuel from you for our return flight? Do you do any catering I am sure the guys will be more than happy to support you? Hi Wingover if you guys need fuel I can ...
by in the sticks
Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: South Coast flying 25 April to 4th May 2014
Replies: 186
Views: 30100

Re: South Coast flying 25 April to 4th May 2014

I will be trailering down over the same time frame... I will be flying out of Munster... If you guys have some kind of Itinerary, I will make a plan to join up with you where I can... Cheers Craig Hi Craig, I hope you are going to pop in at my field when you are in Munster.i am 8km inland of the Mn...
by in the sticks
Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:33 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Coastal Flying - Munster
Replies: 12
Views: 1097

Re: Coastal Flying - Munster

I have spoken to Mpho a couple of times today. Now I have to get Dean (I bought from him)to sign some new forms. Shit this is driving me insane. I am going up to Empangeni tomorrow. I will go to Deans farm and hopefully get him to sign again. After all this crap, I think I am going to enjoy the win...
by in the sticks
Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: Aquilla 2 503 for sale
Replies: 11
Views: 3622

Re: Aquilla 2 503 for sale

(^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^)
Grumpy wrote:This is the best flying machine in the world............ If I did'nt have exactly the same, this would be mine.
Snap it up..... (^^) (^^)