Search found 35 matches

by PhilWest
Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:15 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: PALV
Replies: 8
Views: 1353

Very interesting :!: :idea:
by PhilWest
Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:16 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Missing in Action
Replies: 56
Views: 8377

It's interesting that your wives are so concerned about safety yet imo are mislead, I agree with Miskiet on this one. Before doing anything I try to do loads of research, my wife trusts my judgement and in terms of safety I wouldn't fly if I or her thought and found it dangerous. I think sometimes ...
by PhilWest
Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:36 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Missing in Action
Replies: 56
Views: 8377

My wife is really great and gives me freedom to do many things but unfortunately she is really scared of the safety aspect and the risk that I may just fall out of the sky leaving her and the kids to fend for themselves. This is really a difficult debate to win as she has some valid concerns. It is...
by PhilWest
Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:51 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Malmesbury Aviation Estate
Replies: 8
Views: 1239

Oh yes. If there is an environmental issue as far as the wetlands are concerned, we can stall them for a very long time. Bacchus, can you perhaps give me more info on the wetlands, because some or other rich guy wants to develope the farm just next to Philadelphia streching all the way over the N7 ...
by PhilWest
Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:57 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: ZU-DVE (and ZS-WUO) (and ZEE) Flight Log
Replies: 850
Views: 194246

gertcoetzee wrote:Saturday 20 October 2007. 1:40 of flying. Bloody wind. See http://www.zu-dve.com for a high resolution picture of the town of Philidelphia.
Hi Gert... Mooi foto van my dorp, jy het my huis net so bietjie afgesny :lol:
by PhilWest
Wed Oct 24, 2007 9:49 pm
Forum: Misasa, Aero Club, CAA and legislative issues
Topic: SAMicro
Replies: 19
Views: 5230

David you are right, this is a serious issue and we really do need answers We tried debating it a while back on this forum but the conversation died out. Keep us posted and if neccessary lets rally the troops with a combined response. I'm supporting you Morph, can you please explain to our new guys...
by PhilWest
Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:14 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: GOOD HOPE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - Malmesbury
Replies: 7
Views: 2253

I'm not yet a pilot, but i think the guys at Morningstar and Wintervogel must set up something to stop this. I just love to see you guys up in the air early mornings and i dont want this to change. There is a few farmers i know of that want to sell there farms because of planned development on the W...
by PhilWest
Wed Oct 10, 2007 10:03 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: GOOD HOPE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - Malmesbury
Replies: 7
Views: 2253

Written representations against or in favour of the said application should reach the Acting Commissioner for Civil Aviation, the South African Civil Aviation Authority, Private Bag X73, Halfway House, 1685 (fax number(011- 545- 1203) and e-mail address mail@caa.co.za) not later than 1 9 October 200...
by PhilWest
Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:24 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Legalities of building a hangar
Replies: 19
Views: 3401

Hello Gert Daar is verskillende munisipale regulasies ten opsigte van geboue op plase. As dit by "hangars" of skure kom sien die munisipaliteit dit as 'n stoor area en is daar nie veel wetlike aspekte rondom grootte ens nie, maar wel wat daarin gestoor gaan word.....in jou geval vliegtuie. Brandweer...
by PhilWest
Thu Aug 23, 2007 1:01 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Life Insurance and a microlight
Replies: 21
Views: 4098

apparently there is an exemption until i actually get the licence and then he says it gets loaded!! They will most certainly load it. What is interesting is that Sanlam only look at microlights as "dangerous" but anything bigger is ok. :? I do not have any cover at Sanlam so i'm just using their me...
by PhilWest
Thu Aug 23, 2007 12:18 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Life Insurance and a microlight
Replies: 21
Views: 4098

Life Insurance and a microlight

Can anyone give me some clarity regarding the views of insurance companies policy concerning microlight flying. I'm busy getting new life cover in place but i see on Sanlam's medical forms that microlight flying falls in the same catagory as dangerous sport like car racing ect. :shock: Riding my qua...
by PhilWest
Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:39 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Who are th Moderators for this forum ?
Replies: 12
Views: 3386

Sorry. Could not resist. There is so much going on in RC. I am sure I am going to find a RC trike soon.
Maybe this will help you out.....
by PhilWest
Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:25 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Motor glider decisions.
Replies: 24
Views: 9919

Hi Tjoek

How much will you save if you buy the Basic Whisper kit?
by PhilWest
Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:08 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Motor glider decisions.
Replies: 24
Views: 9919

Rudi, i have copied the info below from the Whisper Forum. This guy bought the fast built kit (No 41) and using AVLEC to build the Whisper. Must say it is very costly doing it this way...what other motor options are there and what is the approx. cost? Taken from the Whisper Forum below.... _________...
by PhilWest
Wed Aug 08, 2007 4:59 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Anyone on here fly RC?
Replies: 21
Views: 3430

Hi RV4ker I'm also playing with the small stuff. Most scary one is the Raptor 90. :D Next in line is my Arrow trainer followed by the quick and nippy little Giles 202 Suggestion: Look like there are a lot of microlighters flying rc planes/helis... Would be nice if we could add a folder under General...