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by charlie
Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Garmin Pilot III Memory
Replies: 1
Views: 707

Garmin Pilot III Memory

I bought a GPS but due to a low memory battery state, it wont keep the new waypoints stored. The 3V memory battery was replaced without any success. 'Garmin' also sent it back without any success and refers me to Century Avionics? Has anyone out there experienced the same problem, can you help pleas...
by charlie
Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:26 pm
Forum: Microlight Clubs, Training Schools and Flight Centres
Topic: Microlighters at Dundee
Replies: 1
Views: 1900

Microlighters at Dundee

I'm on a project in Dundee until July 2012 and need hanger space for a Trike / Thunderbird. My advertising to date had little / no response from local club members via this facility. Are you still operating or has the club died? I cannot move there and not fly for 6 months. Please help if you can as...
by charlie
Sat Oct 29, 2011 1:08 pm
Forum: Airfields, Destinations and Contacts
Topic: Hanger reqd at Dundee
Replies: 1
Views: 1480

Hanger reqd at Dundee

I will be on a contract in the Dundee area from 15 Dec 2011 untill July 2012.
Any microlighters in the area that can help with hangar space for my Aquilla / Thunderbird

Phone me please 082-457-7070
by charlie
Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:14 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Microlight hangarage at Dundee reqd
Replies: 2
Views: 566

Microlight hangarage at Dundee reqd

I will be in Dundee from Jan '2012 for approx 6 months.
Any rental hangar space for my Aquilla / Thunderbird will be appreciated.
Local microlighters please make contact, will be nice to meet and fly your area.
Any training facilities? I am upgrading to fixed wing also.

082-457-7070
by charlie
Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:40 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Replacing Bolts
Replies: 7
Views: 2471

Replacing Bolts

I was quite surprised to be informed by Trevor from Davies Aircraft Corp that I may replace some bolts on my microlight wings, but I should not electro-plate them as this weakens the steel and make it brittle. Was told to keep it black, ie grade 12.9. Pros apparently bake them after adonizing to re-...
by charlie
Wed May 05, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Electric Starter
Replies: 50
Views: 9529

Re: Electric Starter

Hi Alpha I've got an electric starter, belt, adaptor and bigger battery box which fits on the pull start section of a 503. Bought it from a friend who needed some cash. I have not installed or tried the thing as I'm still happy to pull start. Offer me R3500 and you can have it. Pm if you need photos...