interesting thread this. Wonder if there is any data to support that guys who ride are better pilots? or guys who fly make better riders? I know one thing, riding a bike has made me very safe car driver. we say judge a pilots skill by how he lands his craft? I say judge a rider by how he can gooi a ...

RAASA do issue ATF but will only do it once an AP has done all the paperwork and very important stuff, like confirm your Aeroclub fees are up to date and confirm your radio station licence is up to date...essentially things that RAASA and CAA should do? not a person who is compensated for his / her ...

The system works as follows.See what is happening at ESCOM.The energy regulator refused to allow the additional increase in tariffs.They are not finding it easy to borrow money internationally because they want to decide how this monies is to be spend,mainly paying for salaries for the fat cats.ESC...

RAASA and COMET responded to the question i had regarding the 10 year old series 9 Rotax engines.SACAA did not respond,but the day is not over yet,maybe they are still playing the musical chair game. The bottom line is:10 year engine replace the crankshaft.NO EXCEPTIONS OR "ON CONDITIONS." That lea...

Stupid question. How many Rotax approved Ap's are there to rebuild engines and what is entailed for a certified AMO - authorised to and regularly rebuilding certified aircraft engines, to get rated or recognised to work on Rotax engines? Will we even afford it? Its complex and i dont feel like typi...

Thanks Frans, this is a most interesting thread, I have tried in vain to become a Tier 1 Rotax repair agent, so relate directly to your frustrations listed. Rotax locally only have qualified staff to tier 3, (Tier 1 reserved for the factory only apparently) so as I see it the workmanship skills are ...

why if this engine has now proven itself is it limited to the sycomore ? the sycomore had the same rotax mounting points and if this power plant is compatible why cant it be fitted to other gyrocopters? I have sent PM requesting technical info? no reply? can we have pictures of the unit with its gea...

I see...so just a bad habit then not a necessary RT call VFR from what I understand is not to be saying too much?

while on this subject does any one know what 'rolling' means?...cant find reference to it in my books or recall it in my past training? seems that some feel its mandatory to call rolling when they TO..after calling lining up and communicating there intentions as they enter the threshold WHY?

Does anyone know where one can buy polyurethane tape in CT
(normally used on propellers and Rotor Blades leading edges)