Microlighters

Now that is my idea of a instrument panel!

Beautiful!

Well done!

Well done Diesel Dog, your project is looking very good.
ZU-FIZ, I like that reg!
Good luck with the flight testing, please post the flight test data.
Safe and happy flying
Mogas.

Things are looking up ,just spoke to Van zyl aviation and they are positive that we will have proving authority before the weekend
It is raining at the moment and we need plenty more,so this could be an exciting weekend

The news a lot of guys were waiting for.......So this morning the Yaris powered Explorer flew, and I was there for the experience. Diesel dog removed the silencer for weight reduction reasons, so it sounded like a F1 speeding by as middle speed. Takeoff was short, and climb rate good, 100MPH was easily reached. Johan Froneman did the honours as test pilot, and when he landed his smile stretched half-way around his head. I am impressed. DD can supply us with the facts and the figures after they played a bit. Well done to DD, he`s done a super job!!! Fly safe and enjoy the new toy. Anyone looking for a hardly- flown Yabbie??

Well done guys. We received the good news just after she landed. Job well done. Now to just make it more affordable. I have heard rumors of a plan...... Please keep us informed with the facts and figures.

Anyone looking for a hardly- flown Yabbie??

Now your talking

Well done

Very impressive!

And some more of the big day.

Great job Diesel Dog!

I will have to come visit you sometime to see for myself.

Well done All - Another non Rotax option - great news!!!
Eagerly waiting for some figures.

Diesel Dog what a wonderful achievement. I know what it takes , it takes a lot of effort we now need the hours , the ingredients are the right stuff. With your tender love and care it sets the home builder free. And freedom is what it is all about.

Good luck.


Cheers Oupa-G

Thanks for all the positive response.I would like to thank every body that has made a contribution to this project
Boet for handing me the batten to complete this project
Van zyl aviation for paperwork
CAA for processing our applications quickly
Johan Froneman test pilot
The ecoyota powered explorer has 2hrs flight time so far and i am happy with the results


Ac empty weight 348kg ,pilot only,30lt fuel
Takeoff ias 60 mph
Climb 950ft\min@70mph
Straight and level full power 102mph@6300rpm
Cruise 90mph@5800rpm
Touchdown 66mph
Coolant temp 79-85celcius
Oil temp 85-94celcius
She does not want to stall ,slight buffet and altitude loss.
When the power is cut she drops the nose and glides 70 mph with good elevator authority
The above performance specs recorded on the mgl voyager but still have to be verified by many more hours of testing before I will put my name on them.

Hi DD, it must be a typo. No ways a BB is 248 empty without a 2 stroke installed. Perhaps 348kg

Yes that typing f#$#$ thing should be 348kg I will be very disgusted at the performance if the ac was 248kg

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