Amphibean Trike registrations
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Amphibean Trike registrations
I would like to know how the registration and Regulations are regarding amphibean Trikes in SA and if it is allowed.
In other words is there any politics involved?
Areas allowed, not allowed?
In other words is there any politics involved?
Areas allowed, not allowed?
I understand that there are problems getting authorisation to use any amphibian type planes in SA. I'm not sure if they believe in a risk of spreading water borne problems (diseases, parasites or plant life) or whether Dams and Lakes are protected by law against aviation (something like the minimum height restriction for national parks. The guy who owned my plane previously tried in vain to get auth from CAA to put floats onto my plane.
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The problem is not with CAA (strange that ) but with Water & Environmental Affairs or whatever they call themselves. They believe that floatplanes will spread water hyacinth from one dam to another. I know some guys that have fought this battle extensively and have not managed to get permission to operate a floatplane on fresh water in SA. Hyacinth is spread by birds and also boats (Lake Kariba has hyacinth that has been transferred by trailered boats from Hartebeespoort Dam). A few floatplanes is hardly going to be a problem, but they will not budge on the issue.
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There is a new Thunderbird and another on the way that is going to be based at Hartebeespoort Dam - Peacanwood where a boat/plane house is being built. The com pilot is just building up some hours on it before the floats are put on, but it is rigged to be a float plane. I believe they managed to get permission from Water Affairs but then they have a good standing relationship with water affairs as the Thunderbird has done spraying for them for certain water weeds.
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Just a follow up there, I just checked up with them (Thunderbird manufacturers) in case I spoke a whole lot of
It is a lot of red tape and very difficult to get permission, but it is possible. It might also be that 4 float planes have been made by them and thus have a good standing history that they managed to get permission. :D
It is a lot of red tape and very difficult to get permission, but it is possible. It might also be that 4 float planes have been made by them and thus have a good standing history that they managed to get permission. :D
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Looks like fun. The Canadians have a lot of fresh water so I guess it makes sense (and snow) There are also a lot of float planes in Alaska (Cessna amphibians)
Apparantly it is a whole different ball game once on the water, to get direction you have to use bursts of power with rudder.
Could be tricky landing on a dam where there is a lot of activity I guess.
Dont' suppose ski's will be help in SA
Can trikes have floats
I see the new floats for the Thunderbird are exactly like those on the challenger - they imported from Canada as well.
Apparantly it is a whole different ball game once on the water, to get direction you have to use bursts of power with rudder.
Could be tricky landing on a dam where there is a lot of activity I guess.
Dont' suppose ski's will be help in SA
Can trikes have floats
I see the new floats for the Thunderbird are exactly like those on the challenger - they imported from Canada as well.
Hey RyanRyan wrote:Can trikes have floats
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If only it were allowed here
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