Greetings from UK from Evektor EV-97 bloke - visting Oz/NZ in Spring...

[Paul Kiddell]

Greetings everyone. Paul Kiddell from Eshott Airfield here which is north of Newcastle upon Tyne, just south of the Scottish border.

 

Got 500 hrs mostly on Eurostars but also a few on C42s and a little Fokker Eindecker replica we used to own. I am part-owner of a 80hp EV-97 Eurostar (I guess Sportstar to you), get to fly a lot and love it of course. I organise the UK annual Eurostar fly-in which next year will be at Sywell on 23/24 April - we had 54 Eurostars at the inaugural event last year so hoping to better that this year. If anyone happens to be over plse drop by - we do loads of rides on the day if weather ok.

 

Anyway, I'm in NZ and also Brisbane in March next year and I'd love to get to fly an EV-97 whilst there - can anyone point me int he direction of any schools using EV-97s in the Brisbane area plse? I tried googling but only came up with some dead links.

 

Mrs K wont be impressed if I spend time convert licence etc so just looking for an hour or so with instructor to have a fly around :) Very grateful for any steers!

 

Have fun down there, after a great flying Autumn, winter has arrived with a vengeance.

 

Happy days! Paul

 

 

[Robbo]

Welcome Paul

 

 

[microman]

Hi Paul - when you are in NZ if you are anywhere near Nelson there is a flying school there which uses Sportstars - I'm sure they would organise something for you. If you would like more details closer to the date send me a PM and I will respond. Also, if you are near Christchurch I can introduce you to our local club at Rangiora - close to 100 microlights on the field of all types.

 

 

[Guest Crezzi]

I don't think any of the schools around Brisbane are currently operating Sportstars - Gympie is probably the nearest.

 

There are plenty of Slings & Tecnams if you want to try some different though

 

Cheers

 

John

 

 

[Paul Kiddell]

fantastic microman, really appreciated :) PM inbound.

 

 

[2tonne]

Hi Paul, I believe Fly-Now at Redcliffe will be putting a sportstar online soon. Might be worth giving them a call.

 

 

[DGL Fox]

Hi Paul,

 

Yes that is right, Fly Now at Redcliffe have a Sportstar Plus now, when you get to Brisbane give the owner and CFI Mahl Oakes a call at Fly Now, he will help you out for sure...here is a link in for you with the contact details...

 

http://www.fly-now-redcliffe.com

 

David

 

 

[Geoff13]

So David can I get it at mates rates. LOL

 

 

[DGL Fox]

Sure Geoff you can come for a fly with me anytime...no charge..

 

David

 

 

[Geoff13]

You are on.

 

 

[Paul Kiddell]

Cheers fellas, thanks for taking the time.

 

Just been up over Northumberland, got to love a bit of winter flying :)

 

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