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by Sonex711
Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:33 am
Forum: Misasa, Aero Club, CAA and legislative issues
Topic: Microlight Weight
Replies: 15
Views: 4433

Where's our fearless leader, mike2flyfar. I understood from mails I have that this is definitely in effect from 1 Jan 2008. Starting to get slightly worried...
by Sonex711
Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:13 am
Forum: Misasa, Aero Club, CAA and legislative issues
Topic: Part 24 : First issue to debate.
Replies: 63
Views: 12975

Guys and Fairy Flycatcher, What about the way LSA is handled in the US (especially since half of the developed world seems to be adopting the same regs now). There are 2 categories - SLSA (Special LSA) and ELSA (Experimental LSA). My understanding is that ELSA (basically any "home built" LSA where y...
by Sonex711
Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:13 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Ian's Savannah Project
Replies: 240
Views: 87329

Ian you biscuit! And you just beat me, even though I enlisted the help of professionals (not that yours doesn't look VERY professional).

I bet that smile will be there for ages.
by Sonex711
Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:53 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Ian's Savannah Project
Replies: 240
Views: 87329

Today I fired up the motor for the first time... :D Ian, you beauty - and look at that smile. No excuses now... get her to the airport and fly her!!! PS: I take it you don't have an oil thermostat fitted. I've been looking at getting one of these... (Second item under section 4). I hear they help l...
by Sonex711
Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: MGL Enigma
Replies: 6
Views: 1057

Sonex 711(?) is the guy. You can call Andrew on 083 280 1075. He hangars at Summit. He knows plenty about the Enigma.. Cheers ian That be me! Currently installed in the Blunderturd, and a new one to be ordered for the Savannah! You are most welcome to come play with it, or I could also fly to you (...
by Sonex711
Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:21 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Andrew's Enigma
Replies: 6
Views: 947

so what do you think of the enigma? honest impressions? Hey Steve, In one word - AWESOME! I'm still experimenting with screen layouts, but it really is a winner. Amazing how bright and readable the screen is, even in direct sun light. And best of all, local is lekker. Stunning support from Rainier....
by Sonex711
Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:26 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Ian's Savannah Project
Replies: 240
Views: 87329

Hey Ian,

Finally managed to get online again. Looks stunning mate. Gonna have to pop round this weekend. Maybe we can put some cushions in and make aerie noises!
by Sonex711
Thu Jun 01, 2006 12:02 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: OSHKOSH USA
Replies: 7
Views: 1194

Re: OSHKOSH USA

I am considering attending the Oshkosh USA airshow end July and would like to know if there are any ML's co.za going or tempted like me and would like to make some more definate arrangements? Morph ? Junkman? Duckie en kie? I'll be there... well worth the R14k5... but you'd better be quick if you w...
by Sonex711
Fri May 26, 2006 4:44 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: ZU-ECX Maiden Flight
Replies: 12
Views: 1844

Awesome Ryan,

You'll be able to join the rest of us blunderturd pilots soon...
by Sonex711
Tue May 23, 2006 11:37 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Ian's Savannah Project
Replies: 240
Views: 87329

Aircraft aluminium is an alloy hence it does corrode, but they put a layer of pure aluminium "ALCLAD" 1 thousands of and inch on the surface to help it be corrosion proof. So if you scratch the surface it will start to corrode. Hi Rudi, I stand to be corrected, but 6061T6 does NOT have an alclad la...
by Sonex711
Mon May 22, 2006 12:04 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Ian's Savannah Project
Replies: 240
Views: 87329

Ian wrote:... but I suppose he has an excuse .. he built something else first.. see below !
Ja ja... He was a lot more difficult to build that a Savannah tho, and I've also discovered that the manual he came with is not that great :wink:

Ok, TMI (too much info)...
by Sonex711
Mon May 22, 2006 11:24 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Ian's Savannah Project
Replies: 240
Views: 87329

Hey Ian,

Slow down now... Looks like I'm moving backwards...

Atleast I have someone to point out all the problems and pitfalls, and to keep me going... Need any more spare parts :wink:
by Sonex711
Mon May 22, 2006 11:21 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Happy Birthday to us
Replies: 20
Views: 2758

Still here...

and Happy Birfday ev'ron
(^^) (^^) (^^)

Sorry I missed breakie :oops:
by Sonex711
Fri May 19, 2006 3:48 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Long Standing Club Traditions
Replies: 16
Views: 2571

Re: New tradition

LarryMcG wrote:We have a 100 hour tradition, and have a number of members! Herewith one of the latest ones.
Don't try that this weekend... forcast is that it will be a bit nippy
by Sonex711
Thu May 18, 2006 9:26 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Happy Birthday - Wart
Replies: 8
Views: 1379

Hey Wart,

Have a goodie

>-(] (^^) >-(] (^^) >-(]