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by African Grey
Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:28 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Starting a flight school...
Replies: 16
Views: 2074

Re: Starting a flight school...

Hi Trike Nut...here's some food for thought The cost for Microlight School is NOT prohibitive....BUT the AIRFIELD IS CAA will audit: 1) The establishment - classroom etc, material, computers, cupboards, property leases agreements...so that the environment is secure for the students. Requirements are...
by African Grey
Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:45 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: RAASA & PART 62 WORKSHOPS
Replies: 26
Views: 3065

Re: RAASA & PART 62 WORKSHOPS

Also a question I sent to CAA - Avcom.co.za "Air Law Vol 2 Pg 454 Part 62.04.2 (4) "Experience for Conventional Microlight" it states "applicant shall have completed not less than 100 hours as pilot......and hold at least 5 ratings by name for conventional microlight aeroplanes" Surely this is incor...
by African Grey
Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:43 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: RAASA & PART 62 WORKSHOPS
Replies: 26
Views: 3065

Re: RAASA & PART 62 WORKSHOPS

The Updated Air Law volumes (1,2 and 3) are now available for download on the CAA website... The Recreational Pilot Licence will cover all of the A/C under Aeroclub: Microlights (Conventional and Weight Shift) Gliders Baloons Gyroplanes Hang Gliders Paragliders / Powered The licence qualifications f...
by African Grey
Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:57 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: RAASA & PART 62 WORKSHOPS
Replies: 26
Views: 3065

Re: RAASA & PART 62 WORKSHOPS

AFRICA CUP - Numbi 24th - 28th Sept...bad plannning for JHB date... :shock: :shock: :shock:
by African Grey
Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: Microlight Clubs, Training Schools and Flight Centres
Topic: Circus Airfield / Rainbow Airschool
Replies: 43
Views: 41982

Re: Circus Airfield / Rainbow Airschool

We like the A/C to work...so the answer is yes.....BUT there are 4 fo us involved in the A/C and we are busy with the Insurance issue for hire and fly, as well as finalising a minimum charge for a weekend / day, etc.

Thanks
Russ
by African Grey
Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:42 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Cheetah/ Skyranger
Replies: 9
Views: 1873

Re: Cheetah/ Skyranger

Thanks Morph....I see I even got my own number wrong in the previous post......!
My number is Actually 08 three 261 4666

Have updated the school details.

Have a lekker weekend

Russ
by African Grey
Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:41 pm
Forum: Microlight Clubs, Training Schools and Flight Centres
Topic: Circus Airfield / Rainbow Airschool
Replies: 43
Views: 41982

Re: Circus Airfield / Rainbow Airschool

Hi Pilot... Not sure f I responded to this, our email server was down for a week... All that needs to happen is a Conversion. The Cheetah is entered on your licence as type Z194 (microlight) and you fly it on your PPL. I reckon the conversion will take about 3 to 4 hours to get comfortable with the ...
by African Grey
Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:12 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Cheetah/ Skyranger
Replies: 9
Views: 1873

Re: Cheetah/ Skyranger

Hey Morph....My number is 084 261 4666

Have both on my Instructors Rating and have both available in the school

Thanks
Russell
Circus Airfield
25km South of Alberton on the R59
by African Grey
Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:33 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Our Mozambique fly in this weekend
Replies: 13
Views: 2434

Re: Our Mozambique fly in this weekend

Gav....well done...! Mark....Awesome way to fly....as you and I experienced in our X-Country to Hoedspruit....very difernt from Mach 2 in your "other" Cheetah all those years ago...hope nobody recognised your voice on the radio in Moz (or was that in Angola..?) Look forward to the heads up at the Ci...
by African Grey
Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:40 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Africa Cup 24-28 Sept - Numbi Hotel
Replies: 138
Views: 20299

Re: Africa Cup 24-28 Sept - Numbi Hotel

Stuff rqd in an aircraft... I know this should go under another topic... but Certf of registration(ownership certf) Certf of airworthiness(ATF) Radio station licence certf of release to service(no need on ntca because of ATF) Pilot's operating manual Mass&Balance Noise sertf Point to consider....our...
by African Grey
Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Africa Cup 24-28 Sept - Numbi Hotel
Replies: 138
Views: 20299

Re: Africa Cup 24-28 Sept - Numbi Hotel

I feel an approach lat an efly-in event like.... Guys I'm an Inspector for the CAA - here's a lit of EXACTLY what you should be carrying in your A/C...let's see what you have and if you need us to assist you in compiling the docs, we have a copy at our offices - give us a call..... vhpy vhpy vhpy Ap...
by African Grey
Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:26 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Africa Cup 24-28 Sept - Numbi Hotel
Replies: 138
Views: 20299

Re: Africa Cup 24-28 Sept - Numbi Hotel

See: http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=36714&st=0&sk=t&sd=d&hilit=caa+attitude&start=75#p445592 From AVCOM - apparently Cathro and Co.... I got word from a friend of mine that the the CAA officials with the traffic cop attitudes were present at Hippo Pools over the weekend. This do n...
by African Grey
Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:03 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Africa Cup 24-28 Sept - Numbi Hotel
Replies: 138
Views: 20299

Re: Africa Cup 24-28 Sept - Numbi Hotel

Have booked a family suite for myself, wife and kids......any other little ones coming along...?

I wonder if the CAA "Fun Police" will do what they did at Hippo Pools.......making a great name for themselves...?
by African Grey
Sat Jul 19, 2008 9:10 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Gidoen Rotax Repair Man
Replies: 5
Views: 914

Re: Gidoen Rotax Repair Man

Gideon came to Circus to effect a service on a Skyranger.....apparently he's been told by our mates at CAA that his operation is not acceptable in it's mobile format.....have you ever... :shock: :shock: :shock:
by African Grey
Sat Jul 19, 2008 8:12 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Tedderfield "Fly-In" Carnival
Replies: 16
Views: 5155

Re: Tedderfield "Fly-In" Carnival

Breakfast was great and there was a nice turn out this morning.... I received an awesome bag of goodies - while getting a coffee inside with Beetlejuice from Rietfontein at about 11am, my bag of goodies disappeared from the table outside.... Anyone taking it by mistake or ending up with 2 bags pleas...