Microlighters

Quote from Avcom (http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=23046):

The Bateleurs needs volunteers to do flights, especially in places like East London, Aliwal North, Kimberley, Queenstown, etc
Microlights included.

For those that are not aware the Bateleurs provides flights in support of environmental organisations. The volunteers need to comply with certain hour requirements and have access to an aircraft. The Bateleurs can, if necessary, pay for fuel only.

Any guys out there? Come on you slummies guys.
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"Flying is not inherently dangerous, but to an even greater extent than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of carelessness, incapacity, or neglect"
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(see also: http://www.bateleurs.co.za/)
-justin

Min requirements to fly for the Bateleurs:
-Fixed wing at least 400hrs (at least 250 must have been as pilot in command)
-Helicopters 350hrs
Microlight- 120hrs
-All pilots must own or have use of a suitable aircraft
-Pilots must maintain liability insurance of at least R1 000 000
-Must execute and return a volunteer pilot agreement
-Pilots must be willing to submit, if requested, to a pilot evaluation.

-Batleurs are unable to reimburse pilots for their time or for use of the aircraft. However will provide refunds for landing fees and fuel used.
-Membership fees are a voluntary contribution.

For more info: The Bateleurs, 9 Woolston Rd, Westcliff, Gauteng, 2193

Who knows how and why the Bateleur got its name??

Pray tell Nkwazi...

The Bateleur, also known as the Short Tailed Snake Eagle ( I hate that name), derives its name from a famous French tightrope walker. If you have a look at this majestic bird in flight, he waggles his wings as a tightrope walker would use his arms and that pole of his to balance.

Congratulations on your 100 th posting Mr Fish Eagle.

Please explain "Impukane Nkwazi"

As far as I know "Impukane" is a house fly and "Nkwazi" means Fish Eagle or "where the fish eagle stays"

It all came about when I offered my gardener a flip. He said that he cant manage to go in something that flies like a fish eagle but sounds like a fly, hence Impukane Nkwazi. I could have used "indiza" which is the Zulu term for flying, but that would have detracted from the story. I just love Africa.

Your gardner is a wise man. I think that is the best description of the sound or a Rattex Motor I have ever heard.

ngiyabonga kakhulu