MOVING A MICROLIGHT

[Joninmoz]

Hi Guys,

I have been transferred to The Gambia in west Africa (from Mozambique) and now I want to get my trike up here so that I can fly. Believe it or not they have a club up here called Madox microlights. They currently have one 3-axis microlight similar to a Thunderbird and a C42 Ikarus. Apparently there is also a trike hangered at a place about three hours drive from Banjul, the capital, where I am stationed.

Does anybody have any experience or advice about freighting a trike between countries? What is the best option: air or sea, and what would it cost?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers

[RV4ker (RIP)]

When I was looking at the UK types last year. Freight was R30K for air and almost overnight (couple days). Trike not very "heavy" (bulky rather than heavy). Sea freight was far cheaper but took 4-6 weeks. Container from the USA was $6000, but I shared with 3 others so my share only $2K.

Maybe chat to Big G. He has just brought in a couple GT450's and he may know good shipping agent who knows how to pack it and could possibly give you idea on updated price. (Mind you his are all inbound so may be no help, but worth a shot...)

[Bumpy]

Hey Jon

Hope all is well in The Gambia…

Never ever admit defeat! Come down for the weekend and I will join you for the flight back

Regards

Phil

[Thunderboy]

Just fly it up yourself



A customer of mine does road freight throughout Africa not sure if he does Gambia but try him, his name is Jitesh
oh eight two 852 seven 814 - might be able to help you

[Joninmoz]

Thanks RV. Eish! Prices seem a bit steep. I will have to speak to the boss for a bit of a sponsorship!!!

There are also some practicalities that I must still sort out such as anual AP inspections etc.

Hi Bumpy. Has your JK been repaired yet?

Cheers.