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by slysi
Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 21462

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

Another 2.2 hours logged since the last post, so now sitting on 3.8 hours in total. A looooong way to go but am loving it! Had a nice time this morning, flew with Juan firstly and tried to fly straight and level ;) not as easy as it sounds but I am getting to know the aerie now. My feet are very ten...
by slysi
Thu Jan 09, 2014 2:18 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: How'd Folks
Replies: 11
Views: 1648

Re: How'd Folks

Is it just me or is the forum very quiet??? :?:

Been a way for a while and reading some of the older posts I see that Demon and I presume some of the older contributors are gone?

:cry:
by slysi
Wed Jan 08, 2014 11:31 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 21462

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

Well off to Petit nice and early this morning for my next lesson. Went through some theory with Juan (need to try and remember it all now) and then it was time to fly.... Had a nice cup of coffee first and then Jean took me through the pre-flight inspection of ZU-FSE. Once all done climbed into the ...
by slysi
Tue Jan 07, 2014 11:19 am
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: Explorer for Sale
Replies: 62
Views: 20443

Re: Explorer for Sale

I assume MAUW is 600 kg?

What is the empty weight?
by slysi
Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:23 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 21462

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

@okflyer....thanks mate, it was more by luck than anything else. I live in the West and was looking in the area for someone to train me. Had a few options. Was then looking at couple of aeries for sale, mainly the Bush Baby and the Explorer. This lead me to Stefan and then the rest is history... He ...
by slysi
Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:31 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 21462

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

Today was the start of a life long dream. I have always had a fascination with flying. I grew up when Concorde took to the skies and would stand in fascination watch the Red Arrows perform. Even flying in big heavies was fascinating. My first taste of "real flying" was when an old colleague of mine ...
by slysi
Sun Dec 29, 2013 1:33 pm
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: Explorer for Sale
Replies: 62
Views: 20443

Re: Explorer for Sale

Oh man, would love this aerie, it would be my first choice is I had R350k in the bank!!!!! Would you consider four monthly payments?
by slysi
Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: Jabiru 200 SK Bargain R180K - SOLD SOLD SOLD!
Replies: 27
Views: 9144

Re: Jabiru 200 SP - Urgent Sale! Bargain R180K - PICS UPLOAD

Is that a ding in the cowel on the second last picture?
by slysi
Sat Dec 28, 2013 8:09 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: How'd Folks
Replies: 11
Views: 1648

Re: How'd Folks

Thanks Big D. It's great to see some of the old crowd. Yip, flight clearance all go. Just looking for someone to train me now!
by slysi
Fri Dec 27, 2013 4:22 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: How'd Folks
Replies: 11
Views: 1648

Re: How'd Folks

Hey DarkHelmet, how's it going?
by slysi
Thu Dec 26, 2013 8:21 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: How'd Folks
Replies: 11
Views: 1648

Re: How'd Folks

Was just wondering where some of the old faces are..... Demon, Dark Helmet, Morph.....?
by slysi
Wed Dec 25, 2013 8:39 pm
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: Rainbow Cheetah 80hp Rotax - SOLD!
Replies: 18
Views: 6052

Re: Rainbow Cheetah 80hp Rotax

Are you a Cheetah fan by any chance John? ;)
by slysi
Wed Dec 25, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: Rainbow Cheetah 80hp Rotax - SOLD!
Replies: 18
Views: 6052

Re: Rainbow Cheetah 80hp Rotax

Pity it's not a 100% share
by slysi
Sat Dec 21, 2013 9:49 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: How'd Folks
Replies: 11
Views: 1648

How'd Folks

How'd Folks! It's been a long time since I have been around the forum. Could not seem to get my dream off the ground ## Well, I am back with flight clearence (if you know what I mean) :roll: So, I am based in JHB and looking to get my LSA. What schools can you all recommend? Will also be looking to ...
by slysi
Sat Dec 21, 2013 9:06 pm
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: Jabiru 200 SK Bargain R180K - SOLD SOLD SOLD!
Replies: 27
Views: 9144

Re: Jabiru 200 SP - Urgent Sale! Bargain R180K - PICS UPLOAD

Looks good. Based in JHB and need some advice on training and hangar space....need to resolve this before buying an aerie, but this is exactly what I am looking for!