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by Big Mac
Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:51 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Are Microlighters 2009 Calenders going to be available
Replies: 1
Views: 408

Are Microlighters 2009 Calenders going to be available

Would be interested to order Microlighters 2009 Calender
but donot see advert
If available please inform
Thanks
Big Mac
by Big Mac
Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:21 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Thunderbird Owners
Replies: 0
Views: 504

Thunderbird Owners

Thunderbird owners that hanger at Rhino Park,Kitty Hawk etc are wellcome to contact me to arrange for the modification namely Service Bulletin DAC 001(see technical talk for detail)as approved by CAA.This mod will be done by Trevor Davies. Travelling cost incurred by Trevor can be shared by all inte...
by Big Mac
Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:24 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Dish Solo
Replies: 31
Views: 4477

Re: Dish Solo

Well done Dish :lol: :lol:
Wish you many joyous and safe hours flying
Big Mac
by Big Mac
Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Thunderbird Service Bulletin
Replies: 9
Views: 1761

Re: Thunderbird Service Bulletin

Thunderbird owners in the vicinity of Rhino Park and Kitty Hawk Please contact me so that we can arrange for Trevor Davies to come out to do the modification as set out in the Bullitin DAC001.Travelling cost incurred by Trevor can be shared by us if we arrange with Trevor to come out to us on the sa...
by Big Mac
Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:46 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SAVANNAH VG
Replies: 15
Views: 2567

Re: SAVANNAH VG

Hi Madala
Congrats .Great aerie enjoy with many safe hours

Big Mac (^^) (^^)
by Big Mac
Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:36 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Rhino pops another......
Replies: 15
Views: 1914

Re: Rhino pops another......

Hi everybody Thanks for all the congrats.AWESOME to have achieved this privilege to fly. Big thanks to the instructors Dave Naude,Cyril Manser and Johnnie DE Jager for there professional training,patience and diligence. L Del my friend for your MOTIVATION positive inputs when I complained if I would...
by Big Mac
Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:03 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: TINKERBELL PASS FLIGHT TEST
Replies: 13
Views: 3037

Re: TINKERBELL PASS FLIGHT TEST

Congratulations Tinkerbell may you enjoy many happy and safe hours flying and an inspiration to the other
ladies out their that would like to learn to fly :lol: :lol: (^^)
Big Mac
by Big Mac
Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:20 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Rhino park delivers another one
Replies: 17
Views: 2465

Re: Rhino park delivers another one

Hi everybody Thanks for all the best wishes and congrats :lol: Special thanks to my instructors Dave Naude and Cyril Manser from Light Sport Aviation flying school based at Ryno Park Airfield.The thanks is for your patience perserence and professional instruction. Still a lot to learn and accomplish...
by Big Mac
Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Happy Birthday LDEL
Replies: 7
Views: 1630

Happy Birthday LDEL

Many happy returns on your birthday
Incredable gift that MAK gave to you
Hope you enjoy flying it. Pity you must
wait untill you turn 45 before you can
fly it
Happy Birthday
:lol: :lol:

from
Big Mac
by Big Mac
Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:31 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 618 back fire/hard starting
Replies: 15
Views: 3407

Hi Broker
Morph gave the address
The land line is not working as a result of cable theft.
You may contact Trevor on his cell 082 442 3925
Big Mac
by Big Mac
Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:54 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 618 back fire/hard starting
Replies: 15
Views: 3407

Trevor Davies overhauled the engine. Fitted back to a/c yesterday and test flight done. Everything sounds good and flying great. The cause of the damage to the pistons appears to be the stator ,one of the electrical wires worn through the insulation causing short possible loss of current to spark pl...
by Big Mac
Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:55 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 618 back fire/hard starting
Replies: 15
Views: 3407

Hi
Found the problem,after removing the exhaust system found No 1
piston seriously damaged and the top ring is missing.
Appears damage caused by detonation.
Will be removing engine this weekend and take same to Trevor Davies
for repairs.
Thanks again for advice
Big Mac
by Big Mac
Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:50 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 618 manual
Replies: 2
Views: 1242

Rotax 618 manual

Hi
I am looking for a Rotax 618 engine overhaul manual either to copy or
purchase. Please help if possible
Thanks
Big Mac
by Big Mac
Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:44 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 618 back fire/hard starting
Replies: 15
Views: 3407

Thanks gents
I intend removing the exhaust system first because it makes sence
that if faulty the sudden demise of back pressure will have a major
effect on a two stroke engine performance
Will give feedback once the problem has been solved
Thanks
Big Mac
by Big Mac
Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Proud new pilot
Replies: 4
Views: 1268

congrats MAK wishing you many hours of enjoyment and safe flying :lol:
Big Mac