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by ME 109
Sat Dec 31, 2016 1:25 am
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: Aquilla Faring
Replies: 24
Views: 10425

Re: Aquilla Faring

Hi Gerrit,
Ek stel belang in 'n Aquilla fairing, wanneer sal die eenhede beskikbaar wees op die mark? Sal alle "mounting hardware" en windskerm ingesluit wees?
by ME 109
Fri Oct 28, 2016 1:02 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Potties Patrollie Africa cup
Replies: 23
Views: 4779

Re: Potties Patrollie Africa cup

Baie goeie verslag Nico (^^) Ek sit hier op die skip, 150 see -myl vanaf Rio, en kan die Numbi ondervinding met julle deel so oor die internet. Het heel naweek aan al die pret gedink :( Knap gedaan aan die Potties patrollie, julle is die spirit van microlighting (^^)
by ME 109
Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:30 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Wing Tips
Replies: 8
Views: 1592

Re: Wing Tips

A Slight increase in cruise speed, I find the wing handles tight turns better with less input to maintain height, and once settled into a proper "short finals" line up for landing, maintaining accurate directional control improves. All these improvements are marginal though, the bottom line: they ma...
by ME 109
Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:57 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: My Aquilla 582 :)
Replies: 17
Views: 8704

Re: My Aquilla 582 :)

Nice one Rafiek! Very inspirational. Great to hear the passion!
by ME 109
Thu Jul 14, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: THE MICROLAND THREAD..."Home of the Tailwinds"
Replies: 2671
Views: 753820

Re: THE MICROLAND THREAD..."Home of the Tailwinds"

Great pictures guys!
by ME 109
Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:53 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: BMW Engine on Savannah VG
Replies: 15
Views: 9445

Re: BMW Engine on Savannah VG

Pierre, Roel, I am most interested in converting to BMW as well!
by ME 109
Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:47 pm
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: EGT probes and dual EGT gauge wanted for Rotax 582
Replies: 3
Views: 865

EGT probes and dual EGT gauge wanted for Rotax 582

I wish to purchase a dual EGT gauge and twin probe assembly, any suggestions? The importance of this instrument for engine monitoring and carb set-up cannot be overlooked.
by ME 109
Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Bing 54 overhaul kits for Rotax 582
Replies: 3
Views: 3960

Re: Bing 54 overhaul kits for Rotax 582

Dankie Nico. Ek sou graag Comet wou vermy het, maar lyk my dit is die pad :(
by ME 109
Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:01 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Bing 54 overhaul kits for Rotax 582
Replies: 3
Views: 3960

Bing 54 overhaul kits for Rotax 582

Hi fellow aviators,
I urgently need 2 sets of overhaul kits for Bing 54 carburettors. Where can I obtain these at a reasonable cost?
by ME 109
Tue Jun 28, 2016 12:24 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Set-up and tuning of the Bing 54 carb
Replies: 19
Views: 34764

Re: Set-up and tuning of the Bing 54 carb

Very useful info! I wish to overhaul my Bing 54's, where can I obtain overhaul kits for these?
by ME 109
Tue May 24, 2016 5:33 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: GT450 - comments please
Replies: 19
Views: 12062

Re: GT450 - comments please

:oops: I made a huge mistake by not purchasing Tumbleweed's GT. Time will tell, but until then, I will always stare and drop my jaw when one approaches vhpy Still very happy with my Aquilla for the moment.....
by ME 109
Thu May 19, 2016 2:47 am
Forum: My Flight Plan
Topic: Flight of the Bumble Bee ZU-CSZ, Secunda-Knysna
Replies: 1
Views: 3615

Flight of the Bumble Bee ZU-CSZ, Secunda-Knysna

Need some info/advice please :? The planning stage of my flight from Secunda to Highway airfield in Rheenendal, Knysna is sorted, but I need some suggestions/advice for the last leg from Willowmore to Highway (Rheenendal). Any one familiar with the area? I need to cross a serious Outeniqua mountain ...
by ME 109
Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:18 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Mossel Bay hangarspace? For a topless Yellow Cobra?
Replies: 14
Views: 9821

Re: Mossel Bay hangarspace? For a topless Yellow Cobra?

(^^) Thank you all, I will be in touch as soon as I arrive in SA first week in April, will be in George from 21st April.
by ME 109
Sat Mar 19, 2016 1:40 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Mossel Bay hangarspace? For a topless Yellow Cobra?
Replies: 14
Views: 9821

Re: Mossel Bay hangarspace? For a topless Yellow Cobra?

Hi John and Asterix, Alan Hussey of Microland Tailwinds suggested I contact you guys in Mossel Bay. I am moving to George mid April and wish to join Mossel Bay flying club with my 582 Aquilla. Is there any chance of a long term hangar space contract? I am an active WCM pilot and will be honored to f...