Cali FINALLY gets a trike

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Cali FINALLY gets a trike

Postby Cali » Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:07 pm

I finally bought myself a trike. I would have liked to get a GT450 or a DTA but I settled for a Airborne Edge X 503. It is all I can afford at the moment so I am happy as can be. I did 5.4 hrs of training last week and will do some more in two weeks time. I now have 18.6 hrs total and hope to go solo soon. I have done training in SA, USA and Australia. It is about bloody time I get my MPL :twisted:
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Re: Cali FINALLY gets a trike

Postby GR8-DAD » Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:21 pm

(^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) :P :P :P :P
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Re: Cali FINALLY gets a trike

Postby 3wheels » Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:30 pm

well done :!: :!:
Very very nice arie :wink:
Enjoy the many safe hours that lie ahead vhpy
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Postby Tailspin » Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:46 pm

Well done Cali. !!!! !!!! !!!!
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Re: Cali FINALLY gets a trike

Postby Arnulf » Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:46 pm

(^^) magtig, maar dit lyk pragtig! (^^)
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Re: Cali FINALLY gets a trike

Postby Bacardi » Tue Jun 24, 2008 3:42 pm

Nice bird, Cali, congrats!
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Postby Duck Rogers » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:19 pm

Veels geluk Cali..........damn, dis 'n mooi aerrie man. Geniet dit!
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Re: Cali FINALLY gets a trike

Postby Bennie Vorster » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:50 pm

Hey Cali, congrats. It really is about time. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Tell me is training quite different in the different countries. Will I need to redo my license when immigrating to Aus and where is the best flying spots in Aus, might be joining you soon. Just busy doing some homework. :? :? :?

Something else, how does the costs of MPL Trykes and 3 axes compare between there and over here in SA. Will it be worth the while for me to take my Bush Baby over there or should I sell and Buy one in Australia? :roll: :roll: :roll:
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Re: Cali FINALLY gets a trike

Postby Cali » Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:04 pm

Thanks Guys

Bennie. Training over here and in the US is the same as there only more expensive. You won't have to do your license again, but bring your baby with you if you can. They are a bit more expensive over here. As for the best flying spots... I don't know I am always working, but we have a spectacular coastline over here so anywhere will be fine.

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Re: Cali FINALLY gets a trike

Postby grostek » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:22 pm

Congrats Cali,

Enjoy and be safe.

I wish you many happy safe hours in her.

Please take your camera with you when you go flying and share some of that scenery with us. ( :wink: :wink: nudge nudge) vhpy vhpy vhpy

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Re: Cali FINALLY gets a trike

Postby coastwise » Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:42 pm

Congrats Cali and safe flying. (^^) (^^) (^^)
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Re: Cali FINALLY gets a trike

Postby Wart » Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:55 am

Hi Cali

Yip, it does seem like a long time.

Enjoy your new "baby" and I wish you many safe and happy flying hours. Good luck with finishing off your training.

Post some pics of your patch, please!
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