fransstrydom wrote:The system works as follows.See what is happening at ESCOM.The energy regulator refused to allow the additional increase in tariffs.They are not finding it easy to borrow money internationally because they want to decide how this monies is to be spend,mainly paying for salaries for the fat cats.ESCOM also refuses to cut jobs.This is now the latest definition of a decent job,you have nothing to do but you are being paid to just go to work,er excuse me,you don't even have to go to work,just be on the payroll.Same thing with SACAA eventually.You must understand that presently SACAA is run by middle management,or what is left over of the system before the ANC took over managment seriously.What they didnt realise was that this was not just another parastatel to take over and help themselves to BBBBBBBBBBBEEEEEEEEE.This parastatel is also regulated by international laws,hence the new management ar CAA every morning.
I am very interested in your study of the motorcycle engine.There was a lot of work involved in the Yamaha G4 i think it is called.We now have to make decisions as to the way forward.The goody goodies at the authorities are now faced with the reality that GA now faces a serious problem.I am not sure what colour the sky is in their world,and maybe it will suite them fine is GA is killed in this country.This should not deter us from investigating new options.This is our country,our land and our airspace as well.I am sick and tired of the ANC and this goverment.We will have to straighten our backs and fight for what we believe in.Even my mother tongue is under severe threat.I now have to talk to you in a foreign language.the language of our suppressors,for this country which we fought and died for.
If there is any way in which i can help or assist you with development of an alternative please dont hesitate to ask me.
And by the way,should any SACAA official enter my hanger or my airplane WITHOUT MY PERMISSION,be prepared for a lot of physical activety.THIS IS A WARNING.i Hanger at HANGER 1 RHINO PARK.'Francois Strydom 078 267 6145
Frans I appreciate your frustration, however we need to respect the governing body and we need to stand as a group armed with fact, we need to mobilse via the tools we have (SAGPA / Aeroclub / RAASA) chasing a person will not pave the way fwd for yourself or any other owner/pilot. (if anything it will only bring you unwanted attention)
Yes Commet have a interesting policy, seems they are having it all there way? Rotax Australia will not entertain any communication with parties unless it goes through Commet, Commet want to protect there revenue stream, the SACAA are in fact protecting themselves by adhering to the recommendations made by Rotax, it will be hard for them to approve maintenance intervals beyond what manufacturers suggest.
What we need is to investigate what is understood by experimental and owner built/maintained and the issue of ATF? we are held at gun point with possibly not getting a new ATF if the engine does not meet certain components replacement at certain times.
I could almost understand that reg if it were aimed at ATO's because the craft are being used for training and a income stream? (ie: a commercial operation, similarly one rents a car from a reputable rental agency we expect the vehicle to be roadworthy) but suggesting to a Rotax owner who has say 700 hours on a 10 year old unit must now purchase a crank is madness, because its not just the crank it will be a complete rebuild and in some cases the crank case halves will need replacement as well. (some 200K+ later)
One thing for sure we are all looking at alternative power for our toys, BUT the ATF thing is where we will find trouble if we do not do it right, the question is, the men who are voted inn at SAGP/ RAASA / and Aeroclub, who are supposed to fight our cause, are they equipped mentally and are they educated sufficiently and do they have the drive or the balls to do the job? I feel some of them are just titles.
Must admit when I was at Midrand a few days ago in the foyer of SA CAA I did feel like a Rhino in the crosshairs of a poachers rifle, with me having an Afrikaans name and as far as they eye could see i was the only whitie
but I suppose they need jobs to meet commitments and cant rock the boat.
so my attitude is F*((%ck the traffic authorities, just drive...this attitude will permeate into GA soon if the regulating bodies dont step in and do what is needed.
