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by greg vos
Tue Jul 31, 2018 3:00 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ELA eclipse & DTA Jro issues pics added
Replies: 3
Views: 4020

Re: ELA eclipse & DTA Jro issues pics added

Thanks John B for putting in the pics, ok so this gyro simply had a hard landing the mast folded and snapped in two places, so the weight of the rotors caused this. The pilot got out with some damage to his hand and was very lucky. It's said that the manufacturer has reduced the mast wall thickness ...
by greg vos
Mon Jul 30, 2018 9:03 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ELA eclipse & DTA Jro issues pics added
Replies: 3
Views: 4020

Re: ELA eclipse & DTA Jro issues

Darnit! The Eclipse is such a pretty gyro! I really hoped that they learned from the past and sorted out all the tail cracking issues they had on the old ELA's. I have contacted JB and have asked him to assist me in loading some pics ... picture 1.jpg picture 2.jpg picture 3.jpg picture 4 .jpg pict...
by greg vos
Thu Jun 07, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Arthur Gemperle
Replies: 1
Views: 905

Arthur Gemperle

Can someone please send me an email address for Arthur Gemperle? Gyro Pilot and Helicopter Pilot. Lives in KZN (i think)

Will be much appreciated.
by greg vos
Mon May 28, 2018 10:00 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: AP shortage
Replies: 3
Views: 4274

Re: AP shortage

The other problem as I see it? Obviously this is my opinion and has no facts to support it... The current AP's are so worried to share skills and promote a newcomer in fear of losing work to their own work shops? It's a tight knit political fishpond with most of them bad mouthing each other! almost ...
by greg vos
Tue May 15, 2018 4:42 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ELA eclipse & DTA Jro issues pics added
Replies: 3
Views: 4020

ELA eclipse & DTA Jro issues pics added

I sent this information to Eric Torr and Louis Van Wyk a few weeks ago, in the line of safety I will post the comments form a reliable source who operate in the Middle and Far east using gyro copters for commercial work. We were discussing up coming projects and we touched on my enthusiasm for the D...
by greg vos
Mon May 14, 2018 10:00 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro-Tech Full Carbon Rotors
Replies: 3
Views: 3344

Re: Gyro-Tech Full Carbon Rotors

Just for comparisons.....how the OEM's are charging for new rotor blades.. :evil: :evil: .here are some indicative prices. Rotors NACA 8H12 completer with hub bar…..2750 euro Teeter Tower …..500 euro Shipping to PE harbour…..580 euro Total cost in ZAR with exchange rate at R15 +- to Euro is R57450.0...
by greg vos
Sun May 13, 2018 9:12 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: AP shortage
Replies: 3
Views: 4274

AP shortage

Guys I was just wondering about the future of the hobby, regarding AP's I posted below we are looking for a qualified man and the response has not been overwhelming with many just not suitable from a Rotax expierience perspective. Question to the existing expierenced guys ? Why are new young guys no...
by greg vos
Fri May 11, 2018 8:59 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Young AP required for contract
Replies: 2
Views: 2792

Re: Young AP required for contract

A YOUNG AP.......😂😂😂 Yep I see your point Weidie😊 Most AP's are over weight balding miserable old farts ....😂 Ok one expetion (geel tand) who specializes in estate collections and elderly devorce'' activity........ Not sure I deserve at my age to spend time with men that fit this description.....😁😁...
by greg vos
Wed May 09, 2018 4:03 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Young AP required for contract
Replies: 2
Views: 2792

Young AP required for contract

I have been approached to find a AP who is certified to work on Rotax and endorse aircraft log books. The position will be available towards the end of August 2018, the ideal candidate would have extensive expierience working on the Auto Gyro MT range of machines and have in depth knlowlege working ...
by greg vos
Mon May 07, 2018 9:24 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro-Tech Full Carbon Rotors
Replies: 3
Views: 3344

Re: Gyro-Tech Full Carbon Rotors

I simply just love the Rotor Head! Man this is top draw Kit !!! Im not one to get a woody about blades and Gyro parts but when I see workmanship that resonates with me I become very excited! Seems this product goes through some very interesting testing and certification? to think I always thought it...
by greg vos
Mon May 07, 2018 5:25 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro-Tech Full Carbon Rotors
Replies: 3
Views: 3344

Re: Gyro-Tech Full Carbon Rotors

Agent appointed for South Africa to supply carbon fibre rotor systems for all gyrocoters and helicopters. Contact +27459749258 or +27713830466 for quotations and applications. These rotors has no Timex. (^^) well done Pete I'm coming up to see how they fly :mrgreen: You must please load a video or ...
by greg vos
Fri Apr 06, 2018 8:24 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Licence Validation
Replies: 1
Views: 557

Licence Validation

Hoping some traveled guys can point me into the right direction? I am going to be giving some Gyro flight training in Machalí, Chile, I have a Valid FAA endorsement for flight training in certain parts of the USA as well as a endorsement for Nepal NCAA, the UAE GCAA, that said Im unsure how to valid...
by greg vos
Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: M16
Replies: 3
Views: 3585

Re: M16

22nd I'm back for a while and simply looking for a new M16. vhpy Loved the DTA but at 2 million Rand :?: eish.... I flew the coveted Arrow copter, nice looking machine but it's all hype and I could have many things to say about it from a tech point and Pax point...it would take all if 10 seconds to ...
by greg vos
Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:16 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: M16
Replies: 3
Views: 3585

M16

I'm looking for a M16 in mint condition......ok I accept that my definition of mint is hard to come buy.... anyone selling a low hour M16 please contact me.

White or yellow preffered

gregvos7@gmail.com
by greg vos
Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: SAGPA North Meet South & AGM 2017
Replies: 6
Views: 5037

Re: SAGPA North Meet South & AGM 2017

MAGNIficent wrote:Visit the SAGPA website for Photos of North meet South 2017
Nothing yet?? :?