Welcome to the Microlight Forum

[Boet]

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[Rocketman]

Hi Barry, Im new on this forum but an old pilot ( fly most anything) keep it seperate Avcom is to full of armchair pilots.

[apollolight]

Hi folk, I'm a dual user at Avcom I'm known as Apollo11 and at microlighters Apollolight, I fly both microlights and light aircraft, and I enjoy being on both forums, I've learnt a lot from both too.
I'm an MPL 3 axis instructor and commercial pilot and boy have I got a lot to learn, sure I've learnt a lot and enjoy passing on what I've learnt, and one often learns the most from questions asked by student pilots.
I will never look down on a fellow pilot, no matter if he/she is just starting out on an MPL with one hour logged.

It would be easier having a section under avcom dedicated to microlighters but not a train smash if it is not.

I alway bemoan attitude in flying and having the right attitude, one can fly air force fighters, large commercial jets yet still welcome and take an interest in a pilot flying a trike,
I recall meeting an astronaut at Kennedy Space Centre a couple of years ago, he had 2 PHD's, flew Navy fighter jets F18's, Intruders, then he was a test pilot for NASA, and the interest he took when I chatted about SA aviation and specifically a J3 cub and the LSA category was amazing, I thought to myself and a few of my mates concurred , "now there was a real pilot" not because of his incredible experience and ability but because he loved aviation and anybody else involved and did not look down at lesser rated or experienced pilots. Instead he was eager to learn about "grass roots aviation"

Lastly I met a microlighter a couple of years ago that taught me a thing or two about stick and rudder flying!!! Mmm!

[James Bentley]

I have viewed the forum for some time and enjoyed every post, I will try to contribute from now and add value to the mass of information and banter.
I live in Hilton KZN and lucky to be able to live on my own airfield known as Eva's Field. Demon posted a pic of the field just the other day which has got me going and prompted me to finally add something to the forum. I am a little challenged in the IT arena so forgive me if I make a few mistakes to start with.

I have been flying off and on since the mid seventies when I started my PPL during my last year at school, I have just recently renewed my licence with Geoff Dyer of Light Flight in the amazing Foxbat. It's great to have wings once again. I have also acquired an X-Air and look forward to many pleasurable hours in it as I have been "plane less" for quite a while. Will post a picture of the hangar and aircraft once I have worked out how to do that.

Cheers for now..

James
X-Air
Zenair 601 HD (current build project with Jabiru engine)

[andreb]

Welcome James. The guys and gals on this forum will amke you feel most welcome and are some of the best people you will meet.

I saw your beautiful airfield that Barry posted. I will make a point of flying in one day!

cheers

[John Young]

I will Will post a picture of the hangar and aircraft once I have worked out how to do that.

Hi James,

Huge welcome again - enjoy.

Allow me to assist with the pictures (below) in the meantime.

Kind regards
John ZU-CIB

[Dobbs]

Hi James,

Good to see the plane assembled, I know that Gerald is certainly missing her, but conforted by the fact that she has gone to a loving new owner

Hope to fly to your airfield in the not to distant future, as I get more confidence in my Bushbaby, so I am spreading my wings.

[Fat Ferret]

Hi All
I am a qualified Microlight flex wing pilot who lives and flies a Mainair Alpha Flash II in North Wales, U.K out of Caernarfon Airport EGCK, Were I fly from is right next to our highest mountain range Snowdon, It is only 3600 feet but very pretty.
I am also a member of the British Microlight Aircraft Association.
I came across you site and applied to join mostly just to read about how the sport is dealt with in other countries especially Africa but also to learn, with a long term goal of flying from Northern Norway to the southern most point is South Africa.
This last is a dream but all good trips start that way.
Regards
Fat Ferret

[John Young]

Where I fly from is right next to our highest mountain range Snowdon, It is only 3600 feet but very pretty.

Howdy Fat Ferret,

Welcome and enjoy

A few pictures would be nice.

Regards
John

[James Bentley]

Hi Dobbs

The X-Air has had much attention since collecting it from Gerald, thanks again for the loan of your trailer and the assistance in removing the wings at Empangeni.

Had a long wait before I could do my conversion, just had a very busy start to the year but signed out by Geoff last Friday, I now have wings again. Great!!!

I am sure that Gerald will miss it as it is lots of fun to fly, exactly what I was looking for!

Look forward to a visit to our place, John Young is also due soon when his new baby arrives. Perhaps we should arrange a fly in during April?

[Frootbat]

Hi Fat Ferret,
Welcome to our community located at the Southern tip of Africa. We will keep on looking for your arrival in the sky. In the mean time, I do suggest that you hitch a ride with a Boeing or an Airbus to come and explore this part of the globe and to experience real hospitality.
Regards..............

[John Boucher]

Welcome Fat Ferret to the most controversial forum on the WWW

South Africans pilots are loud because we can be....

South Africans pilots are proud because we've earned it.....

South Africans pilots are a jovial bunch....

There is not a place in the world where you will not be more welcome than in the midst of a Microlighter.co.za member....

Enjoy the banter!

[Redline]

just want to say high!

coming from avcom, and it too early to think of other stuff at the moment

cheerio

ps: I can't view some pics in the classified section, any idea's?

[Observer]

Deleted - no educational purpose

[John Boucher]

Pleased to see your response OBSERVER

My comments also deleted....