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by slysi
Sat Mar 08, 2014 8:01 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: MPL Training
Replies: 5
Views: 1057

Re: MPL Training

Whilst I see your point Kobus, flying is not like climbing on a bike after 12 years. Not that I really have the experience to comment but flying with an instructor for a while is not the end of the world.
by slysi
Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:46 am
Forum: Misasa, Aero Club, CAA and legislative issues
Topic: RAASA Exams
Replies: 3
Views: 3435

RAASA Exams

Hi all I cannot get my medical at the moment ("temporarily unfit") but I have agreed a course of action with the CAA which will culminate in me getting my medical in around 3 months time. As I understand it one needs a SPL before exams can be written. Is there anyway I could write the exams consider...
by slysi
Tue Mar 04, 2014 3:00 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 17568

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

nicow wrote: That's true (^^) (^^) (^^)
Thanks Nico :)
by slysi
Tue Mar 04, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 17568

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

okflyer wrote:I wish you only the best to get that medical stuff sorted out. You really deserve to become a licensed pilot.
Thanks mate, much appreciated :)
by slysi
Tue Mar 04, 2014 9:09 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 17568

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

BACK IN THE COCKPIT vhpy vhpy vhpy Shooo, its been a while since my last flight which in some ways is not a bad thing, it gives one time to reflect on what you have learned thus far. It also cleared my head in terms of some of the frustrations with regards the circuits and landings. So Saturday morn...
by slysi
Mon Mar 03, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: How long have you been on this Microlighters Forum for ?
Replies: 18
Views: 2611

Re: How long have you been on this Microlighters Forum for ?

Agree Tumbleweed. Not the same forum as it was :(
by slysi
Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:59 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: How long have you been on this Microlighters Forum for ?
Replies: 18
Views: 2611

Re: How long have you been on this Microlighters Forum for ?

Oct 2005 !!! Only started flying Jan 2013 !!!
by slysi
Sat Feb 22, 2014 9:18 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 17568

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

Thanks Bundy, glad you are enjoying the thread. I find it quite useful to reflect on each training sortie, we need to learn from our mistakes and admit our weaknesses ;) I am not much of a writer but will gladly try to condense it for submission to MISASA. No flying this past week :( but back in the...
by slysi
Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:51 am
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: Apollo Fox For Sale ***SOLD***
Replies: 14
Views: 3752

Re: Apollo Fox For Sale

Very lekker aerie..... :wink:
by slysi
Thu Feb 13, 2014 5:08 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 17568

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

Thanks Paul :)
by slysi
Thu Feb 13, 2014 1:16 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 17568

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

A LITTLE BETTER vhpy So off to Petit bright and early this morning for some long overdue flying. Arrived at around 7am, had a cup of coffee, preflight and taxi out to 21. Managed to remember the radio calls vhpy There was a bit of a cross wind so a bit more challenging on take off but with Juan's as...
by slysi
Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:50 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: MISASA "Shootout" @ Kitty Hawk Attendence List
Replies: 116
Views: 14283

Re: MISASA "Shootout" @ Kitty Hawk Attendence List

Nice pics V (^^)

Is that a golf club in his hand :shock: :?:
by slysi
Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: MISASA "Shootout" @ Kitty Hawk Attendence List
Replies: 116
Views: 14283

Re: MISASA "Shootout" @ Kitty Hawk Attendence List

Hi Turbo. We all had a laugh as you were climbing out because of how the meat bomb had his legs pulled up under his chin. That was one tall dude. :lol: hahaha guys this due is a bird man of note - twice my height, and half my weight -- dunno what his bones are made of, but he is one tall dude!!! Le...
by slysi
Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: The 2014 MISASA "Shootout" KittyHawk 8th Feb
Replies: 143
Views: 23946

Re: The 2014 MISASA "Shootout" KittyHawk 8th Feb

Where can we see some pictures :?:
by slysi
Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:26 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: The 2014 MISASA "Shootout" KittyHawk 8th Feb
Replies: 143
Views: 23946

Re: The 2014 MISASA "Shootout" KittyHawk 8th Feb

John Boucher wrote:I think we may just see a totally different opinion (positive) in the mags :-) as we have been used to!!! (^^)
Looking forward to flying in next year (hopefully will have my license finished by then :oops: )

It looks like it was HUGE. Well done to all (^^)