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by African Grey
Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:01 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Trikes : The Flex-Wing Flyers
Replies: 26
Views: 4732

Re: Trikes : The Flex-Wing Flyers

Me too...
Student has my old copy...not sure which one though..?

Thanks
by African Grey
Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:46 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Wanting to go solo on a different make trike - HELP
Replies: 14
Views: 2346

Re: Wanting to go solo on a different make trike - HELP

Just carefull withn that too...
CAA checked the amount of time one of my students had done on all the types...! Although he had written the Tech for the Aquilla Z159, we intended doing some Dual and Solo on it, the licence issued did not include it.

Rgds
Russell
by African Grey
Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:54 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Wanting to go solo on a different make trike - HELP
Replies: 14
Views: 2346

Re: Wanting to go solo on a different make trike - HELP

Happened to a student of mine last year. You MUST get a NEW SPL with the new trike reflected on it....then there is no problem doing solo work on it. Do NOT fly it until this is done - even if there is a proper conversion done endorsed in the logbook etc....CAA will not accept it. You must get a new...
by African Grey
Sat Jul 12, 2008 8:49 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: MPL/PPL
Replies: 3
Views: 1197

Re: MPL/PPL

Your PPL definately covers all Microlights if the microlight conversion has been completed. I have done many conversions for PPL guys for both 3-Axis and Trikes, as well as some Comm guys. There are also many Microlight Pilots and Instructors that have now done their PPL. The PPL is the only licence...
by African Grey
Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:39 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Cheetah conversion
Replies: 7
Views: 2231

Re: Cheetah conversion

Z194 for Microlight
X254 for PPL

Rgds
by African Grey
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: ATF at 300 plus HRS
Replies: 5
Views: 778

Re: ATF at 300 plus HRS

Hi Paul...who did the crank inspection for you...?
Thanks
by African Grey
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:54 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Cheetah conversion
Replies: 7
Views: 2231

Re: Cheetah conversion

In C.T and Knysna till 14th July...can help thereafter if not sorted out. Andy will probably be closer..!

Rgds
Russell - Circus (Meyerton 912s Cheetah)
083 261 4666
by African Grey
Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Rotax Service Agent legality...
Replies: 10
Views: 1470

Re: Rotax Service Agent legality...

Thanks Pietskiet...but we're here in Jhb.....
Things are really becoming a joke now..and becoming more and more like Certified Stuff.
by African Grey
Sat Jun 28, 2008 3:38 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Rotax Service Agent legality...
Replies: 10
Views: 1470

Rotax Service Agent legality...

GIdeon Nieman (one of the most highly regarded Rotax Technicians) is contemplating quiting this industry :shock: He has been informed by CAA that his mobile operation is not up to scratchch :shock: :shock: :shock: Who else can open a 582 (Heavy Maintainence) and provide dekoking info as is now reque...
by African Grey
Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:43 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Jetting and Prop Loads - Good Article
Replies: 1
Views: 493

Jetting and Prop Loads - Good Article

Found a good article on the Net.
Here it is: Attached

Fly Safe
by African Grey
Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:51 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Where is this - quiz for pilots
Replies: 337
Views: 47518

Re: Where is this - quiz for pilots

Looks like the strip at Oranjeville.....

Prize again.....!

See you guys on Subday on our return from Tshipese..
by African Grey
Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:35 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Where is this - quiz for pilots
Replies: 337
Views: 47518

Re: Where is this - quiz for pilots

Can sombody send the co-ords for the coffy shop Looks cool would like to visit it sometime (^^) It's a very tight graded tract at the Engen Blockhouse - Northbound side on the R59 (towards the Vaal - +/- 10km North of Meyerton) and 1.5 km north of The Circus Airfield. Caution of the powerlines on a...
by African Grey
Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:28 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Where is this - quiz for pilots
Replies: 337
Views: 47518

Re: Where is this - quiz for pilots

3wheels wrote:
You can buy me brekkie on Wed !!
Sorry Sir that has to wait.
Weather depending - I'll be flying Taine in the Cheetah to Tshipese / close to Mussina to a game farm for the weekend.
Mels and Saxon are going in style in a Bell 407....Cool hey...!
by African Grey
Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Where is this - quiz for pilots
Replies: 337
Views: 47518

Re: Where is this - quiz for pilots

Looks like Engen Blockhouse (North Bound)...What's my prize....? Careful of the wires if landing from the North. Only one set visible - The other set coming from the Transformer is not.....! It took out an Instructor from Panorama a while back....he thought he had cleared the wires that you see when...
by African Grey
Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:10 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Aquilla MTOW
Replies: 18
Views: 3847

Re: Aquilla MTOW

Manfred will supply spares....but will not build a new trike. No more new Raptors unfortunately...not good for the industry....:( :( :( Also as per CAA - Andre Swanpoel Manfred has not renewed his Manufacturing status. I had a problem with this because he installed a motor I purchased from him and C...