Thatchman,

How are you progressing?

I also agree - the last time I filled up using my funnel I noticed water in the funnel sump. Goes to show that you can't trust the gas you get from the garage.

I almost hurled in the cockpit - legs were shaking so much I struggled to taxi in a straight line (I was in a C172), but once I rotated my training took over and I had a awesome flight. Training, training, training...... ($$) ($$) The real challenge for me was my first solo cross country - 350 NM on...

Oh hell Dish - after reading all that you went and cancelled it! I will try and make the 09th - have you been flying? My aerie is at FAKR getting it's paperwork in order - should be ready to go to Aeroden this weekend.

No idea but the local agent is helping me. I have bought a BRS and it is getting installed this week - so we should be ready to rock and roll in 2 weeks time. I am busy converting my Canadian PPL at FAGC - write Law on Friday and will go for my flight test on Sat - should be ok...

Its a flipping Challenger ??? how fast did you think it was anyway my Booi ??? I also subscribe to nothing should happen too quickly in aviation. vhpy vhpy - But Basie told me All we had to do was call ahead and Werners very happy to come down and move his own plane. Rumour also has it that veru so...

On the test flight in Cape Town I was cruising at 100mph - the new LSA is pretty quick (in microlight terms). I will still need to get used to flying under 120 knots!! The aerie should be in JHB in the next 2 weeks - we are trying to get a temporary flight permit (the ATF lapsed).

Except that I have to move the Cherokee every time I want to fly I had to move 172's in and out of hangars in Canada all the time so its nothing new! Does limit you when you want to get away quickly! Guess I can't use my plane as a get away vehicle.

Hey Dish - Gregg and I checked the hangar on Sat and it looks good (if your a sardine that is). I will reverse in on the right hand side behind the Cherokee and Gregg will park next to you on the left. Now I just need to get my conversion done and my plane up here!!!

Great looking aircraft - I would love to start my own project someday soon. I guess with the rand at 7.5 this morning, nows probably the best time!!!

Man I want one - did you bring it in yourself?

Mmm, I must admit that I was surprised at how "big" the Challenger looked in the hangar. We will make a plan though. I am considering making up a dolly for moving in and out of the hangar - the same type the guys use to move cars around workshops.

Yup you got me. Gregg and I are going out on Sat morning to have a look at the hangar. Pity we have to pay double for our parking space - will have to make sure Gregg parks in the back. I should have the aerie up here next month.

I just bought this one. Still have to get it to JHB (from CPT).