Thanks for all the advice given. Just to come back on the gyros lifetime. If I buy a gyro with 400 hours say, is it deemed to be many hours or not? I assume the Rotax will be TBO around 1200 hours, so that is not te problem.

Hi Mak

Appreciate the feedback and do agree with the strategy. Are there any flight schools at Petit, Kitty Hawk or Rhino where I can do a few hours?

I am seriously contemplating taking up this fascinating machines as opposed to fixed wing. Would like to know your advice or comments on buying a gyro first time. Anything that one should know or ask beforehand except the normal hours on airframe, engine etc. Also, given my brief investigation into ...

I am planning to fly down December to do a 7 day trip on the Orange River, starting close to Noordoewer. I am looking for any tips, contacts, etc to assist in the planning. I would like to find some temporary hangar space or at least a safe storage for my Savannah for the 7 days at any of the follow...

Does anyone know of a possible runway close to Dullstroom other than Walkersons? I am going to Dunkeld Estate in Dulltroom and would like to fly there.

I am planning a trip and would like to find out the status of fuel, preferably Mogas, but Avgas is fine, as well as the airfield status of the following fields. Contact details will also be appreciated:
1. Zastron
2. Wepener
3. Arizona SA
4. Thaba Nchu
5. Aliwal North
6. HMS Memorial
7. Glenside

Hi Guys I am looking to buy a radio for my microlight and would like to know your comments regarding the choices below keeping money out of the account: 1. XCOM 760 2. BECKER AR4201 3. ICOM IC A210 4. FILSER ATR500 I want to get something that gives clear sound and will not hassle me with maintenanc...

Hi Gents. I am a PPL and would like to purchase a Savannah or similar. I have started doing conversion on Savannah by MPL instructor. I also would like to register the A/C as microlight for re-sale purposes. (Not sure if this is possible after 1 Jan 08 with new RPL stuff hanging in the air) Question...