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by swartkat
Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:15 am
Forum: Aircraft and Accessories wanted
Topic: wanted: Garmin Aera 660 Suction cup
Replies: 0
Views: 543

wanted: Garmin Aera 660 Suction cup

Hi,

anybody has a spare suction cup? I have the cradle for the unit.

regards
stefan
by swartkat
Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:13 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Garmin GPS
Replies: 6
Views: 2940

Re: Garmin GPS

or do i have to create some sort of "garmin South Africa Account" ?

i used https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/portables/ to select the maps.
by swartkat
Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:11 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Garmin GPS
Replies: 6
Views: 2940

Re: Garmin GPS

Hi, its a garmin Aera 660. I loaded now Navigation Data - Atlantic . But for example there is no map suitable under: IFR/VFR charts for SA. I see all the european countries, but it does not include SA. map screenshort.PNG IMG_0810.JPG There are roads missing like the N1/N4 image002.jpg IMG_0812.JPG ...
by swartkat
Thu Apr 13, 2017 5:10 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Garmin GPS
Replies: 6
Views: 2940

Garmin GPS

Hi Guys, how do the updates / loading of a Garmin GPS work? I see on flyGarmin a lot of Databases, but nothing specific for SA. Like there is no bundle specific for Africa... also obstacle database doesn't say anything about SA i only found "Navigation Data Atlantic" to purchase. is there anything "...
by swartkat
Tue Nov 15, 2016 5:11 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Action Cameras
Replies: 3
Views: 1181

Action Cameras

Hi guys, what kind of action cameras do you use to make your flight movies? After my GoPro didn't survive a 15th floor fall i am in the market for a new one. I saw that TomTom (if I remember correctly) has now a camera with GPS tracking and also speed/G measuring and is much cheaper then goPro. I wo...
by swartkat
Sat Aug 13, 2016 1:25 pm
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: Windlas 503 for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 917

Re: Windlas 503 for sale

bump
by swartkat
Sun Aug 07, 2016 3:53 am
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: Windlas 503 for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 917

Windlas 503 for sale

Aircraft Make and Type : Windlass 503 Airframe Hours : ~ 660 Engine Type and Hours : Rotax 503 ~660 Prop type and Hours : p-prop ~660 Avionics and other equipment : anlogue instruments Reason for sale : upgrade LSA vhpy vhpy (^^) xxx Viewing Location : Kroon Airfield Rosslyn Price : R 30.000 (neg) ...
by swartkat
Tue Jan 19, 2016 5:11 pm
Forum: Aircraft and Accessories wanted
Topic: Windlass 503 front fork foot rest rubbers
Replies: 1
Views: 491

Windlass 503 front fork foot rest rubbers

Hi,

i'm looking for 2x foot rubbers that go onto the front fork.

I tried 3 different bike places :(

Anybody bought some around Pretoria?

cheers
stefan
by swartkat
Tue Jan 19, 2016 4:21 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Windlas 503 Engine Mounting Rubbers
Replies: 0
Views: 795

Windlas 503 Engine Mounting Rubbers

Hi, I changed my engine mounting rubbers on a windlas with a rotax 503 upside down configuration. Now I want to know how to tighten the nuts & bolts.. I know with an align key & spanner... :shock: :lol: But how do I "adjust" it? The gap between the engine frame and and engine was like 11 mm and the ...
by swartkat
Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: Aircraft and Accessories wanted
Topic: Trike Cover
Replies: 7
Views: 1330

Re: Trike Cover

Hi Gerrit,

is it still available or did Luan take it? :D
by swartkat
Mon Dec 21, 2015 8:19 pm
Forum: ROTAX
Topic: Rotax 503 Spark Plug question
Replies: 0
Views: 2625

Rotax 503 Spark Plug question

Hi guys, today I changed my spark plugs on my Rotax 503. There is some "petrol and 2-stroke oil" left. engine hours: 669.5 hours last change of plugs: 47 hours according to logbook Mixture is okay: 20L & 500ml Oil (Engen Super Outboard TC-W3) EGT 510-540 deg. CGT not fitted Normally the plugs should...
by swartkat
Fri Oct 30, 2015 6:37 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: word of caution shopping at thje china market
Replies: 6
Views: 1582

Re: word of caution shopping at thje china market

i'm crying...... :-) :-D vhpy vhpy :) :) :) :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

thanks for the good laugh.... het jy ook a video? :D
by swartkat
Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:25 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: st lucia flip
Replies: 1
Views: 936

st lucia flip

hi,

I will go to St. Lucia next week and I was wondering if there is an instructor or someone that can take me for a flip? 8)

cheers
stefan
by swartkat
Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:47 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Help a fellow pilot – Raffle
Replies: 51
Views: 16874

Re: Help a fellow pilot – Raffle

whooop whoop (^^) (^^) vhpy =D* =D* =D* =D*
by swartkat
Sat Jul 04, 2015 7:35 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Garmin VIRB X/E Camera
Replies: 0
Views: 1014

Garmin VIRB X/E Camera

Hi guys, Looks like a awesome piece of equipment. It can record your gps position, alt and speed. Anybody using it and can give some feedback? How long does the rendering take afterwards? from the spec: Take Off & Take Video VIRB Elite action camera with 3-hour 1080p HD video recording capability Ov...