Bantam v Thunderbird

[Errol]

I have not yet had an opportunity to fly either aircraft however there seems to be a vast difference in price betwwen the two is this justified. I can justify R120k but R250K

[Duck Rogers]

Vast difference between the two
I have flown both. Don't tell Dish, but the Bantam is the better one......IN MY OPINION

[Errol]

Double the price type difference???

[RV4ker (RIP)]

There is a bantam for sale for R160K on here and a Blunder turd for R250K on Avcom...

Go fly them both and see which one does it for you.

[Duck Rogers]

Go fly them both and see which one does it for you.

And then come back here and say: "Sorry Duckie, I should have believed you.."

[JJJ]

It is amazing that when you own a Ford then Ford is the best vehicle on the market, including Ferrari and Rolls Royce and one would fight for it.
I own a Thunderbird and did my conversion on a Bantam 08hp. Now what I can say is that they are both nice aircraft . I believe that if you don’t have something nice to say about other makes then don’t . What I can say is that I do not think that you can better the service and personal touch of Trevor and Sue Davis. So therefore I prefer the Blunderbird. Also compare apples with apples. The Thunderbird for R250 has A 912 100hp witch is very expensive. Most other Thunderbirds go for R120, 000 to R140, 000
JJJ

[Africa]

It is amazing that when you own a Ford then Ford is the best vehicle on the market, including Ferrari and Rolls Royce and one would fight for it.
I own a Thunderbird and did my conversion on a Bantam 08hp. Now what I can say is that they are both nice aircraft . I believe that if you don’t have something nice to say about other makes then don’t . What I can say is that I do not think that you can better the service and personal touch of Trevor and Sue Davis. So therefore I prefer the Blunderbird. Also compare apples with apples. The Thunderbird for R250 has A 912 100hp witch is very expensive. Most other Thunderbirds go for R120, 000 to R140, 000
JJJ

very well said! everyone is entitled to their opinion to what they prefer but no good bad mouthing anything else.

[kloot piloot]

As a triker, just curious to know what the comparatives are between the Thunderbird and Bantam ?

[CFB Bantam]

Hi Errol

Very avid Bantam supporter / owner here.

Folks through the ages have exactly argued what previous guys are telling you: Mine better than yours...and frankly we as humans have it all wrong. Its like debating what was better Spitfire or Mustang or even for that matter ketchup or Ouma's blatjang?

Go fly both and then make a choice as to what YOU like and then go out and enjoy the freedom flight brings.

Whether we fly kites, radio controlled aeroplanes, jump out of aeroplanes, hot-air balloons, Trikes, Thunderbirds or Bantams as long we are happy and content with whatever we fly and we enjoy the marvels of aviation!.....

.....and now you still probably dont have a clue which one to choose hey?

Have a good one!

CFB Bantam

[JJJ]

CFC I agree with you 100%.
I fly a Jk-05,Thunderbird and models and I enjoy flying. Not a certain type of flying.If my wife had wings............well.
JJJ

[Errol]

Great
Where in KZN can one fly these aircraft is there a flying school or business operating either of the planes or does this all happen in Gauteng

[AndyG]

Great
Where in KZN can one fly these aircraft is there a flying school or business operating either of the planes or does this all happen in Gauteng

There are 3 Bantams flying out of Grassroots in Cato Ridge but they are privately owned and not part of a school.

[t-bird]

I started flying on a Thunderbird and owned a MK 4 with a rotax 618.
I have done 150 hours on my Thunderbird.
I really enjoyed the airplane and there is nothing like flying a thunderbird over the bushveld at sunrise.

[Pietb]

Hi Errol

Very avid Bantam supporter / owner here.

Folks through the ages have exactly argued what previous guys are telling you: Mine better than yours...and frankly we as humans have it all wrong. Its like debating what was better Spitfire or Mustang or even for that matter ketchup or Ouma's blatjang?

Go fly both and then make a choice as to what YOU like and then go out and enjoy the freedom flight brings.

Whether we fly kites, radio controlled aeroplanes, jump out of aeroplanes, hot-air balloons, Trikes, Thunderbirds or Bantams as long we are happy and content with whatever we fly and we enjoy the marvels of aviation!.....

.....and now you still probably dont have a clue which one to choose hey?

Have a good one!

CFB Bantam

Well said Christo
I`m looking at a Thunderbird on Sunday.....will I still be welcome and invited to all your Bantam Fly Inns ??
Cheers
Piet

[RV4ker (RIP)]

Great
Where in KZN can one fly these aircraft is there a flying school or business operating either of the planes or does this all happen in Gauteng

There are 3 Bantams flying out of Grassroots in Cato Ridge but they are privately owned and not part of a school.

A couple beers, pleasant conversation and flattery about the laning (even if through the dust and smoke) usually secures a seat in just about any aerie.