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by John Boucher
Wed May 14, 2025 12:18 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Alex Rudd - RIP
Replies: 2
Views: 514

Alex Rudd - RIP

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Alex Rudd (aka Leprechaun on this forum) after a lengthy illness. To Angela, Shirley, family & friends, our most sincere heartfelt condolences :-( Alex was a LEGEND in the microlighting fraternity ... Instructor, AP and having served ...
by John Boucher
Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:02 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Airweek 2025
Replies: 2
Views: 1842

Re: Airweek 2025

So let's see the microlighter photos Nico... vhpy
by John Boucher
Sun Mar 09, 2025 12:29 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: ADSB
Replies: 0
Views: 2169

ADSB

Our attention is on 1.2 and 2.2

I have been informed that only Cape Town International and OR Tambo noted as DESIGNATED in terms of the Class C 1.2 specification
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by John Boucher
Sun Mar 09, 2025 12:12 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: We are back online
Replies: 7
Views: 3620

Re: We are back online

Have received appreciation all round... This forum's beginnings and merry band of warriors date back to early 2005, when a clear need was identified and yearned for for microliters to have their own space. It in essence splintered off AVCOM. Volunteer driven and volunteer funded because of the passi...
by John Boucher
Mon Dec 25, 2023 8:28 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Christmas Message 2023
Replies: 0
Views: 113320

Christmas Message 2023

Good Morning Microlighters et al... (-) On behalf of the MISASA Committee, I extend our heartfelt wishes to our valued MISASA members and other folks in this forum alike. May your Christmas be adorned with moments of joy and togetherness. Thank you for being a part of our community. Merry Christmas ...
by John Boucher
Tue Mar 08, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Building the new Cubby Renegade
Replies: 42
Views: 190335

Re: Building the new Cubby Renegade

Posted on behalf of Jean... Some more photos of our progress. We are building a Renegade and a Maverick simultaneously, so the differences will become more evident. Enjoy. Jean WhatsApp Image 2022-03-08 at 4.52.29 PM (1).jpeg WhatsApp Image 2022-03-08 at 4.52.29 PM.jpeg WhatsApp Image 2022-03-08 at ...
by John Boucher
Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:38 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: MISASA AGM 2022
Replies: 1
Views: 16126

Re: MISASA AGM 2022

Thank you to those that attended the MISASA 2022 AGM The MISASA 2022 Committee elected: Chairman/AM: John Boucher Vice-Chairman/Events: Donald Hicks Treasurer: Brett Hickman QAM / Technical: Rowena Kraidy National Safety Officer: Marius Nel Training/Competitions: Nico Willemse MAD Team: Marius Nel T...
by John Boucher
Thu Feb 03, 2022 10:15 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: MISASA AGM 2022
Replies: 1
Views: 16126

MISASA AGM 2022

IMPORTANT NOTICE "Notice is hereby given that the 2022 AGM of MISASA, The Microlight & Sport Aeroplane Association of South Africa (ARO 007) will be held VIRTUALLY via MS-TEAMS on Wednesday, 23rd February 2022 @ 18h30" The AGM Meeting Link will be provided in due course along with the relevant gove...
by John Boucher
Sun Sep 05, 2021 10:18 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Cheetah No. 1
Replies: 25
Views: 46524

Re: Cheetah No. 1

Doodstil... it's in "lockdown" indefinitely ;-)
by John Boucher
Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:04 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Good Bye 2020
Replies: 1
Views: 13562

Good Bye 2020

Closing off 2020 with the Aero Club Communique December 2020 #3 ... From the chair, what a year it has been and without sounding negative, 2021 promises to present us with a plethora of challenges. ## ## I can merely bid you, your family and friends a peaceful evening as we say "cheers" to an unprec...
by John Boucher
Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:01 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Nic Prinsloo
Replies: 21
Views: 132093

Re: Nic Prinsloo

The last time we spoke the truth, we were threatened with legal action. I am sure that all the negative stories that can easily be researched on this forum, speak for itself.
by John Boucher
Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:31 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: MISASA AGM 2020
Replies: 0
Views: 19764

MISASA AGM 2020

Good morning everyone 9th November 2020 Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of MISASA - The Microlight and Sport Aircraft Association of South Africa, will be held on Monday, 30 November 2020 at 18h30. The AGM will be hosted on ZOOM and the relevant link is: https://us04web.zoom.u...
by John Boucher
Wed Jul 15, 2020 8:34 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: URGENT APPEAL
Replies: 0
Views: 20143

URGENT APPEAL

URGENT APPEAL to Members, Pilots & Aviators, General & Recreational Aviation fraternity I have on several occasions asked that members be mindful of the lockdown provisions and with this in mind, the allowances that have been made to aviation. The allowances ranged from initially the maintenance/he...
by John Boucher
Tue Jun 23, 2020 7:31 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: CAA Webinar - Safety Management & Related Systems Implementation
Replies: 0
Views: 20297

CAA Webinar - Safety Management & Related Systems Implementation

Good evening everyone Industry has received an invitation from the CAA to attend a Webinar - "Safety Management and Related Systems Implementation." You are most definitely urged to attend this presentation as it is pertinently relevant to all aviation operations and GA/RA is most definitely not exc...
by John Boucher
Wed May 27, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: State of Disaster - AVIATION
Replies: 10
Views: 49424

Re: State of Disaster - AVIATION

Maintenance Related Flights – Aircraft Engine and System Health Procedure in respect of the requirement for approval as provided for in Section 7(4) – Maintenance-related flight – SPECIFIC CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS REQUIRED as contained in Government Gazette 43271 of 4 May 2020. Due to the current sit...