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by RV12
Fri Nov 04, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Bantam Owners
Replies: 6
Views: 2472

Re: Bantam Owners

Hi Chris, as discussed a while back, having an NPL ( CCM ) limits your options on what you are allowed to fly. Your best bet now would to spend a few bucks and do the NPL (LSA) license. This will "open up" your world of potential planes to fly. Please note : There is nothing wrong with a Bantam. Pro...
by RV12
Mon Oct 31, 2016 3:46 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: South Coast Fying 2016 - Annual Margate trip
Replies: 46
Views: 13490

Re: South Coast Fying 2016 - Annual Margate trip

Air Hog wrote:Die nuwe datums vir Margate trip is 22 April 2017 to 1 Mei 2017.

Die wat belangstel, kontak asb Pierre van der Walt o78 119o949 of pvanderwalt at metropolitan dot co dot za
Gaan jy Johan ?
by RV12
Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:51 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Renewal of my MPL
Replies: 16
Views: 8004

Re: Renewal of my MPL

I had a retina detachment operation on 12 June and i still have no decent sight in my right eye. There is no guarantee that I actually will get full sight back in my right eye. I have not been flying since the end of May and may never fly again. I remain positive that I will be able to see well enou...
by RV12
Wed Aug 24, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Toys4boyz & MISASA WWW Showcase 27/8/16
Replies: 13
Views: 2572

Re: Toys4boyz & MISASA WWW Showcase 27/8/16

Madman wrote:Will there be a special frequency in use or will we be using SRSouth 125.6 :?:

(^^)
I will be using 125.6.....
by RV12
Wed Aug 24, 2016 2:30 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Toys4boyz & MISASA WWW Showcase 27/8/16
Replies: 13
Views: 2572

Re: Toys4boyz & MISASA WWW Showcase 27/8/16

Alpha wrote:Hi there,

This looks like an event not to be missed? Are there any approach and joining procedures? From what time are the pilots allowed to fly in? (^^) (^^)

Safe flying all
http://www.aircraftafrica.co.za/files/F ... IRCUIT.doc
by RV12
Tue Aug 16, 2016 5:35 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Bosveld Breakfast and Fly-in - 11 to 13 November 2016
Replies: 48
Views: 19180

Re: Bosveld Breakfast and Fly-in - 11 to 13 November 2016

Alpha wrote:Yip,

The chain gang will be trying to do the same...Fly inn saturday morning and return sunday morning...but we really enjoy this event...the Potties Patrollie are fantastic hosts... (^^) (^^)
That's quite a trip for you Alpha. What do you estimate is your flying time there ?
by RV12
Fri Aug 12, 2016 1:09 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Getting back in the air
Replies: 2
Views: 2991

Re: Getting back in the air

What type of License ? NPL ? Im am not sure if it is the same for NPL as for PPL. PPL lapse of competency is: Lapsed < 36 months - Ground and flight training, meet recency, revalidation check. Lapsed between 36 and 60 months - Re-write air law, Ground and flight training, meet recency, initial skill...
by RV12
Wed Aug 03, 2016 4:43 pm
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: Enkelsitplek Flight Star
Replies: 12
Views: 8675

Re: Enkelsitplek Flight Star

Blue Max wrote::shock:
How do you get training to fly that aircraft.? :?
I guess you must already be licensed on a 3 axis aerie...
by RV12
Sat Jul 30, 2016 7:18 am
Forum: Law Questions and Queries
Topic: Revalidation
Replies: 3
Views: 4232

Re: Revalidation

Sporo wrote:I fly with an NPL. Through an oversight on my part I didn't do my Revalidation test when I should have. It's been about a year and 100 hours of flying since then. I need to fix this. What are the implications?
What was the outcome Sporo ?
by RV12
Sat Jul 30, 2016 7:16 am
Forum: Law Questions and Queries
Topic: Unlicenced Pilots
Replies: 10
Views: 8914

Re: Unlicenced Pilots

Does flying with an expired medical invalidate your license ?
by RV12
Mon Jul 25, 2016 11:19 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: THE MICROLAND THREAD..."Home of the Tailwinds"
Replies: 2671
Views: 561636

Re: THE MICROLAND THREAD..."routing for the tower"

Bundy wrote:
RV12 wrote: Bundy, do you have the GPS co-ordinates of the Bapsfontein tower ?
Hi RV12,

Google earth has it at:

S 25 59'41.21"
E 28 27'04.57"

(^^)
Thx ^*^^
by RV12
Mon Jul 25, 2016 11:18 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Operating a Rotax 582 on 93 octane
Replies: 6
Views: 4783

Re: Operating a Rotax 582 on 93 octane

nicow wrote:We are only flying with 93...
Good to know - thanks Nico
by RV12
Sun Jul 24, 2016 5:34 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Operating a Rotax 582 on 93 octane
Replies: 6
Views: 4783

Operating a Rotax 582 on 93 octane

What are the ramifications / potential risks of operating a Rotax 592 on 93 octane fuel instead of 95 octane at the Highveld altitude ?
by RV12
Sun Jul 24, 2016 5:32 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Suggestions for an alternative battery needed, please.
Replies: 2
Views: 906

Re: Suggestions for an alternative battery needed, please.

Contact them.

http://www.special-battery.co.za/

Tel : +27 11-425-3447

I installed an EVX12200 a year ago. See if any of these fit your specifications

http://www.batterysolutions.co.za/site/ ... uct_id/612