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Re: Which Gyro?

Postby Condor » Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:07 am

Hi Glen

Heard through a reliable source one of the Calidus Gyro's coming to Stellenbosch.

The first M24 Magni's should also be here in the not to distant future.
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Re: Which Gyro?

Postby FO Gyro » Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:41 pm

That would be fantastic to see. Will try and find out more.
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Re: Which Gyro?

Postby THI » Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:45 am

Hi All, I have found this comment regarding the Calidus on another form.

http://www.rotaryforum.com/forum/showth ... post297069

Unfortunately not very kind comments. What a pity. Any comments. I’m sure this was an isolated incident.

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Re: Which Gyro?

Postby FO Gyro » Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:48 pm

Interesting what that MT-03 owner had to say about his machine. I agree with his one point that the stick it slightly too long, but it's not a train smash. Otherwise I am very happy with my MT-03's build quality.

Owner's shouldn't be scared to mention what dislikes they have with their machines. The manufacturers should take note of these gripes to improve their machines when upgrades come out.
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Re: Which Gyro?

Postby Gyronaut » Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:55 pm

Lodewyk Engels wrote: Oh, and he was also quite pertinent to know where he could get the best flight training on said gyro. :?:
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I wont comment on that Lodewyk but I WILL say this... training in the most beautiful part of the world is definitely here in the fairest Cape!!

Several Brittish citizens have discovered that they can come to Cape Town for three weeks holiday in Paradise, get world-class training and leave with their licences for the same price as doing it over several months in mud-island.

ok ok so shoot me for hijacking the thread.. lol
## I'll beat myself up... hehe

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Re: Which Gyro?

Postby THI » Sat Jun 06, 2009 5:17 pm

JetRanger wrote:training in the most beautiful part of the world is definitely here in the fairest Cape!!
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Re: Which Gyro?

Postby gyrofan » Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:36 pm

I had the privelage this weekend to see Wagtail's Prototype Kriek flying...man what a sight. These guys are finally on the move with a very good concept.
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Re: Which Gyro?

Postby THI » Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:36 pm

Great news! Great to see that our South African guys have the know-how for these types of development!

Congrats Wagtail!
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Re: Which Gyro?

Postby Gyronaut » Sun Jun 07, 2009 7:43 pm

WOW! Congratulations!
Its about time someone stepped up to the plate with an affordable local machine. We have the technical ability and know-how to do it, so well done Wagtail.

I especially like the tractor configuration.

Tell us/show us more please!

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