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by Baitbird
Wed Aug 13, 2014 5:18 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: BOTSWANA fly-away 25 April to 10 May 2015
Replies: 236
Views: 54548

Re: BOTSWANA fly-away 25 April to 10 May 2015

If there is space for a noisy woer woer in a pusher configuration, I'd like to join as well.
Please keep us updated.
by Baitbird
Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:19 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014
Replies: 18
Views: 5512

Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Depending on what happens with the Paperwork/NTCA, I am interested in going.

Lets see what happens closer to the time.
by Baitbird
Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:51 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Landing Practice
Replies: 5
Views: 2256

Re: Landing Practice

Strictly speaking - any landing that you can walk away from AND use the airplane again is .............. :lol:

I would however sugest he practise " his go-around decision making" :shock:
by Baitbird
Sat Jun 21, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014
Replies: 18
Views: 5512

Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Tumbleweed wrote:
ZU Authority To Fly permit waivered.
Confirmed ????
by Baitbird
Sat Jun 21, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Aeroden Hangar Space
Replies: 3
Views: 543

Re: Aeroden Hangar Space

Owner sold Aeroden , but not his plane .

He'll probable still need hangerage for his plane.

For what it's worth.
by Baitbird
Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: RAASA Experience? Good or Bad?
Replies: 20
Views: 2120

Re: RAASA Experience? Good or Bad?

Yip - had the renewed documents in just over 30 mins.

Wel done RAASA

Took me THAT long , just to get to the front of the que at CAA. ( I was the 2rd person in the que )
by Baitbird
Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: runway for gyro
Replies: 4
Views: 1415

Re: runway for gyro

I take off from a steep runway each time. One way in , one way out :shock: :shock: Fly the rotor. - as long as you manage your rotor vs the wind - no problem. I was warned that a gyro "might" accelerate to quick down hill and cause all kinds of rotor management problem. I countered the risk by lifti...
by Baitbird
Fri Apr 18, 2014 7:10 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Prop strikes from runway debris; tractor v pusher
Replies: 3
Views: 1357

Re: Prop strikes from runway debris; tractor v pusher

Agree.
It seems as if it's not the main wheels that throw up most of the stuff, but rather the nose wheel.
A guard/cover on just the nose-wheel , made a huge difference.
by Baitbird
Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:08 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Aircraft part strippers
Replies: 7
Views: 949

Re: Aircraft part strippers

I take it, somebody has taken an affirmative donation from you/your plane.

I would hunt them down- we have enough challenges in the sport, that we don't need this too!!!
by Baitbird
Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:17 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SsangYong Lexus V8 conversion...
Replies: 31
Views: 16561

Re: SsangYong Lexus V8 conversion...

I prefer diesels. ( operational requirements, and grew up with diesels :wink: ) But I must agree, the change from a inline 6 to a V8 ( still diesel) seriously affect the way you pull away at a stop street or robot. :lol: ) It just happens !! 8) The installation looks nice and clean - enjoy. That Ssa...
by Baitbird
Fri Mar 21, 2014 3:46 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Zebula airshow 11-12-13 april
Replies: 15
Views: 2817

Re: Zebula airshow 11-12-13 april

Will be flying in with my gyro.
by Baitbird
Wed Mar 12, 2014 8:06 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: New Engine.
Replies: 10
Views: 1506

Re: New Engine.

The slim oke's are going to say 100 000 toyota engines produced vs 1000 rotax engines .

Less engines to recover in-efficiency in production on.

Personally I just think aviation is considered a captured market - en nou word ons deur die ore gen....i!
by Baitbird
Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:17 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Take Note: New regulation with immediate effect
Replies: 6
Views: 1056

Re: Take Note: New regulation with immediate effect

Aaah, now I understand why I don't understand.
Does that make me legal, or illegal ?
by Baitbird
Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:27 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Radio Licence renewals for 2013-2014 period
Replies: 67
Views: 14806

Re: Radio Licence renewals for 2013-2014 period

I paid for a five year licence, only received a 12 month licence.
High and behold - last week I received my new 12 month licence ( 2014-2015) without ANY action from my side .

At least somebody there is trying.
by Baitbird
Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:51 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 912 Installation requirements and costs
Replies: 9
Views: 3315

Re: Rotax 912 Installation requirements and costs

I am busy evaluating alternative engine options, and I was wondering if anybody can give me some tips and advice on 912 installations. Aside from the bare engine, what are the other requirements, and what do thy cost. Either directly from Aviation Engines, or reputable after market parts, if availa...