Please allow me to set the record straight. The comments did not stem from African Pilot - they just passed a toned down version of the message on. This matter has definitely not been well received by many microlighters - I suspect that the envy in some is like the proverbial "one too many" - it ensures that darts are never on target!
A very well know icon in aviation circles sent an e-mail to ? that then got resent in viral fashion to everybody!
The tone of the e-mail note and the manner in which these very valid points were made was nothing but a bad reflection upon the writer. He needs to take care in suggesting sound advise in a sweeping derogatory manner. Many picked up on the points including African Pilot in their newsletter. Athol did consult me on the newsletter before he sent it and I told him that the points were valid but ill advised for they needed to be made in a more constructive forum. He has always been supportive of microlighting and is a good friend to us all.
As Editor of your magazine I have commented on this matter and it can be seen on page 23 of the March Edition.
" There are a couple of aviation doyens who sought to find fault in their reported findings in a most unnecessary and bitter tone. Sure, we learnt some lessons and we sure will improve. As an association, we are committed to hosting an annual all comers day for anybody that flies anything and we will offer all those that wish one a "soap box" to share their "grins & growls!
Our success was your success for we all enjoyed the contributions of others and the synergy created was truly awesome. Well done to all."
The mag takes some weeks to get printed and distributed but for an early preview the complete pre-print draft is to be found on the
http://www.misasa.co.za website. All you need is a bit of spare bandwidth!
Fly safe
Wat se jy?
