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by powerfly
Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:02 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Aquilla vs GT450
Replies: 31
Views: 4415

Re: Aquilla vs GT450

Ok, here is the truth. Appearence verses reality. A caption for an uncaptioned photograph. The photo of the Aquilla vs the GT450...... well....that was Noel and Grant doing a formation flypassed for the photographers. No race just a great tight formation with a brilliant GT pilot. Remember, don't al...
by powerfly
Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:11 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Prop Safety
Replies: 20
Views: 2280

Re: Prop Safety

The pilot who let the skydiver jump out without stopping the engine is responsible for the parachuter. Stupid for not switching off.
by powerfly
Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:07 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: A matter of urgency
Replies: 60
Views: 7350

Re: A matter of urgency

Pilot discretion. Fly with or without. Are you going to fly any different with a helmet on or off? I personally like to fly by feel.
by powerfly
Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:58 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Training on your own Trike
Replies: 10
Views: 1496

Re: Training on your own Trike

Correct. Your Athority to fly must state "OWNER TRAINING"
by powerfly
Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:48 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: What is this????????
Replies: 8
Views: 1073

Re: What is this????????

Obviosly those guys dont know that every time you fly, it is an event. Does that have to be filled in even if it is by coincidence that there are many people meeting at an airfield?

Noel
by powerfly
Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Aquilla vs GT450
Replies: 31
Views: 4415

Aquilla vs GT450

A race between the Solowings aquilla(Noel McDonogh) and the GT450 (Grant Rubenheimer) at Battlefields resulted in the Aquilla winning over all. The Aquilla was full bar in and doing 86mph and the GT 85mph. See the shot to show the winnings. Hey Barry, shot for the spin in your baby. Felt like a wet ...
by powerfly
Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:45 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Light Flight Flying formation Team 2
Replies: 1
Views: 446

Light Flight Flying formation Team 2

Competition to the Snake formation team. Jay?
by powerfly
Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: The Light Flight Flying Formation Team
Replies: 7
Views: 1189

The Light Flight Flying Formation Team

The Light Flight Flying Formation Team photos presented by Rob das Neves photography. All shots were taken enroute and in Dundee.
by powerfly
Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:38 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Dundee Battlefields
Replies: 0
Views: 481

Dundee Battlefields

Dundee Battlefields Photos
by powerfly
Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Camera's on Trikes
Replies: 32
Views: 5138

Re: Camera's on Trikes

Is there any other sort of mount that one can make to hold a mikndrik to take pix? Any plans from someone?
by powerfly
Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:53 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: ZS-WRJ NEW HOME @ KLIPRIVER
Replies: 21
Views: 2544

Re: ZS-WRJ NEW HOME @ KLIPRIVER

Give the wing a good wash.
by powerfly
Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 618 vibration
Replies: 4
Views: 983

Re: 618 vibration

Howzit Shark,

Cleaned carbs, jetss, etc...

Measured blade pitch and all fine so it needs to be prop balance. Going to try a new prop and see the diffs.

I hope it is not the crank...cant afford....

Shot
by powerfly
Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:33 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Wings: Aquilla 1 vs Aquilla 2
Replies: 7
Views: 1633

Re: Wings: Aquilla 1 vs Aquilla 2

Check out www.solowings.co.za for more details on the Aquilla.
by powerfly
Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Wings: Aquilla 1 vs Aquilla 2
Replies: 7
Views: 1633

Re: Wings: Aquilla 1 vs Aquilla 2

Aquilla 14’ This is our standard wing. It has an 80% double surface and 31 battens. It is designed to be an ideal all round wing. We recommend the ‘14’ for all flying conditions. It is exceptionally predictable with light response therefore it excels in turbulent conditions ‘Aquilla 15’ Th...