Whats sort of price range are you looking at? There's one at Circus Airfield for sale I haven't seen it but I believe its immaculate with very low hrs and a steal at the asking price. I would go have a look if I had the money.

1) cheetah is far from STOL as a 7series bmw is from a unimog!! 2) CH701 is a STOL of note, BUT so are many other aircraft 3) if you want true STOl look what they use in Alaska - period! price price price price price price .... Oh ya and PRICE!!!! How can you possibly say a Cheetah is far from bein...

I don't know if I'm missing something here but why would you need these powerful stoppers on a cheetah. I land mine always with full flap at about 35 mph on the stall and never use the brakes until I'm at walking pace. Just can't see the point but as I said maybe I'm missing something.

Guys thanks for your input I can now make and informed decision on the route to take.

I want to learn to fly and thought I would go the cheaper route of buying my own aircraft like a Bushbaby or Cheetah etc so that I don't have to pay the cost of plane hire while training but was a bit shocked at the rate for instructors. I have had figures ranging from 300 - 450 rand per hr yet a fr...

I see your runway is now looking the best it ever has and much longer too