Newbie wanting to get MPL

[Tracer]

Hi,

I am new to this forum and have read a lot of the posts here. I do however have a couple of questions and I hope you guys can help me.

Let me start by saying that I want to get my license for a Trike. I have always wanted to be a pilot, but the year after I completed matric and had to do my national service, there was no in-take into the airforce (this after I got the accepted to join the airforce). Unfortunately I was never in a financial position to afford pilots training. A couple of years ago I had to decide between getting my MPL and building a street rod, so I opted for the street rod (still don't know why). Now I am ready and eager to take to the skys so here goes:

1. When I complete the training and get my MPL, will I be allowed to take passengers up with me. Obviously I will only do this once I am confident and have trust in my own abilities.
2. I was considering purchasing a second hand Trike, but after reading the posts on the new regulation, that may not be such a good idea. I will also only buy the Trike once I have my license. Is a Windlass 503 a good trike to start with?
3. I may be going to New Zealand for a couple of year, towards the end of 2009. Does anybody know whether they do Trike flying there and whether I will be able to do some sort of conversion of my SA MPL?
4. I am situated on the Westrand (JHB). Have you guys got contact details etc on good schools in my area. I will obviously want to go do a intro flight and discuss the training with the guys there?

Thanks for a great and informative site, keep it up.

[Big-D]

Tracer

Hi and welcome to flying

1. When I complete the training and get my MPL, will I be allowed to take passengers up with me. Obviously I will only do this once I am confident and have trust in my own abilities.

Yes

2. I was considering purchasing a second hand Trike, but after reading the posts on the new regulation, that may not be such a good idea. I will also only buy the Trike once I have my license. Is a Windlass 503 a good trike to start with?

Yes - There are however many second hand trikes with 100 - 200 hours, only need to change crank at 300 and even that is debatable

3. I may be going to New Zealand for a couple of year, towards the end of 2009. Does anybody know whether they do Trike flying there and whether I will be able to do some sort of conversion of my SA MPL?

I don't know

4. I am situated on the Westrand (JHB). Have you guys got contact details etc on good schools in my area. I will obviously want to go do a intro flight and discuss the training with the guys there?

You are welcome to come for a flip with either Darkhelmet or I free of charge - Gimme a call 082 5033eight93

Instructor FLo Momburg 0826662000 - GREAT instructor and pretty close to you, phone him - He is a nice guy and will answer any questions you might have

David

[Tracer]

Big D,

Thanks for the reply and offer for a flip. I will take you up on that one sometime.

I must add that it will obvioulsy not be my first flight in a Trike, but it will definetly be the first one since I decided that it is time to get my license.

I will also phone Flo, as you suggested to get the low down on training.

[Tracer]

So I went out and met with Flo yesterday afternoon. Great guy and I look forward to learning what he has to teach.

He also did a great job in talking to the wife and setting her mind at ease.

Some day I may see you in the air......

[Gyronaut]

Uh-oh, I recognise the signs... the bug has bitten. You're history!

I also offer an open invitation to keen wannabe pilots to come fly with me in my Gyro in Cape Town to experience the awesome wonder and freedom they give, so come one, come all.

Fisantekraal

Oh eight two, four fife oh, six oh seven two....

Len
ZU-EDN

[Big-D]

So I went out and met with Flo yesterday afternoon. Great guy and I look forward to learning what he has to teach.

He also did a great job in talking to the wife and setting her mind at ease.

Some day I may see you in the air......

Cool - keep us up to date as yo progress. It don't get better than Flo, enjoy the training

D

[Thermal]

Hi Tracer!!

Yup you have been bitten!!

Best of luck with your training. Remember fly the plane!!!

I also trained with Flo it was the excelent, nice bunch of people also!

Cheers
T

[Frequent Flyer]

hi tracer, soon youl be an adict, like the rest of us, dont fight it, go with the flow, enjoy your training, the ups, the downs (they will pass). I wish i had the opertunity to fly up in the 'big smoke', great bunch of guys. Enjoy!

[Tracer]

Thanks for all the well wishes and I will keep you updated as I go along....can't wait.....