I have just had my trike's engine serviced. I bought the trike with 158 main jets, but when the AP saw this he freaked, stating that this can burn a hole in the piston as it is running too lean. I had to purchase 165 main jets which will be fitted. The Rotax agent (Comet) indicated 158 mains at alti...

I agree with networking. Being new in this game we rely on advice ans support from more experienced guys like yourselves. I appreciate good service and will not mind paying a bit more for that. I made damn sure that the aerie I bought is reliable, Jenya checked the wing, I replaced tyres, front axle...

Flew with Andy in the blue aerie on Monday, very good experience, did some Nav exercises.
Well done ! Hope 2 c u soon @ Petit !
Doing bumps in crosswings

Heh guys, thanks ! I bought a Aquilla 582 blue top with auto-lube, full-house (0n auction). Hangered @ Petit currently.
A week from now we will be having coffee or breakfast somewhere ?

Thanks guys, obviously there are mixed feelings, related to the experience at the time I guess? :P I relly don't mind paying a reasonable rate for a reasonable product / service, but how long is a piece of string? I could have saved lots if I was able to finish my license with my own aerie ! It has ...

After having to wait for one and a half weeks to get a quote out of Buzzcom for a small conversion on my aerie's intercom (Change the cables from Icom to Vertex Radio) and supply new headsets and helmets, I had to pay before Buzzcom would work on my aerie, which I did same day. Then the Loooong wait...

Aerie sorted, ATF done, Licence done. ZU-DCR is airborne !
Went past the 50 Hour mark ! I can almost say I can fly !
I am still keeping to calm winds, took my wife to see Bronkhorstpruit Dam from the air, she loved it !
Fly Safe !

As I am finishing off my licence, have to do another hour in the GF, cross-country and tests, almost there, I have bought my own aerie on auction. This has given me some new challenges. The aircraft was well looked after according to the guys at Microland and Bapsfontein, they all knew the aircraft ...