Guest MaxS Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Gidday all Just joined. Happily flying my Jabiru J160 ZK-CLX which I built last year and launched in January 2006. Also flying my VP-2 ZK-CVW " De Gustibus" which I also built and first flew in 1998. Prior to that flew a Turbulent ZK-CVX. Right now am building a Flitzer Z-21A. Love these aircraft! Cheers Max Wellington NZ
Geoff Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Please pic of De Gustibus + Turbulent as I have no idea wot they are. I fly a J 160 allso Geoff
Yenn Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 G'day max. Welcome to the forums, it's nice to have a Kiwi on the lists as we will be able to get a different perspective on some things. Is the VP2 the 2 seat version of the VP1? I had a good look at a VP1 un the UK a couple of years ago and think I will stick with my Corby Starlet but the 2 seater may be a different beast. Ian Borg
Admin Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Welcome aboard Max and hope you enjoy your stay - have to be careful what I say to you as my wife is a kiwi ;) - and the mother in law is coming over from Auckland tomorrow for 10days - phew, lucky I am up here in Port Macquarie I am told the licencing rules over there are bit different - something about 30 or 40hrs for full cross country and Pax endorsements if my memory is correct - is that right?
Guest MaxS Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Gidday Geoff Photos of ZK-CVX and -CVW can be found on the SAANZ website http://www.saa.org.nz in the Photo Gallery/Completed Projects section. Cheers Max
Guest MaxS Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Gidday Ian The VP-2 is indeed designed as a two-seat aircraft but I fly mine as a singleseat only. The engine is a 1834 cc VW and when built the aircraft came out at about 100 pounds above the design empty weight. So with two on board it would be both underpowered and overweight. But with one up it flies well and is certainly strong enough. Cheers Max
Guest MaxS Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Gidday Ian I am not sure what the microlight rules are - I fly with a PPL. But what you say sounds about right. All the NZ rules are found on http://www.caa.govt.nz. Cheers Max
BigPete Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 G'day Max, welcome aboard - always good to see another Jabiru (I have a J160C). What do you do for fun when not building aeroplanes? regards
Geoff Posted October 1, 2006 Posted October 1, 2006 Hay Pete wot is the difference between J160 and J160C ??
BigPete Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 Hi Geoff, The "C" stands for certified - my Jabiru is factory built and can be used for training and hire. regards BigPete
alanwallace Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 Hi all. Just joined yesterday, part way through getting student licence in a Tecnam P2004 here in Shepparton. Good site! Cheers Alan
BigPete Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 Welcome Alan, its good to see someone in my area. I live in Echuca and fly a Jabiru J160C. I've been to Shepp a few times. Great bunch of people over there. regards
alanwallace Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 Yeah, they're a fun bunch so far. Will be a little more relaxed about it once I've done a few more circuits, bloody hard work at the moment!
PaulN Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 Welcome to your new group of friends Alan. I think you will find this forum interesting, informative, instructional, at times intriguing, but above all friendly. Please feel welcome to offer your own comments, ask questions, share experiences, especially share your flying experiences. Glad to hear your enjoying training at Shepp. Well you didn't exactly say "enjoying" but if your flying the Tecnam and with the great bunch of instructors there you'd have to be enjoying it. Regards, Paul
BigPete Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 Ahh Yes, circuits - got to be able to get the bloody thing on the ground safely. A prime requirement. BUT - after circuitscomes all the good stuff - ENJOY regards
Jabby Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 Hi Alan, Half your luck flying a Tecnam, its my dream some day some way to own one.Anybody interested in sharing a tecnam in the hunter region call or reply on here. my phone no is 0408203362. cheers Mike
Guest AusDarren Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 Welcome Ben, You'll find quite a few Jabiru fans here :-) Regards, AusDarren
Guest Guest Posted October 12, 2006 Posted October 12, 2006 G'day Guys, I have finally registered to the site! I am a young pilot, only 17 years of age, but have my PPL and also my full Rec. license after converting in a T500 tail dragger! I started GA lessons at 14 and havent stuck my feet on the ground since..Now, flying many multiple aircraft in both GA and Rec. But Recently purchasing our own P92S tecnam has been a dream come true. I look forward in hearing all the stories, tricks of the trade and advice given to all of the pilots online within this site! Cheers Sam
alanwallace Posted October 12, 2006 Posted October 12, 2006 That is really impressive Sam! I've got about 9 hrs into my RA licence in a P92S Tecnam in Shepparton - all I need now is for a little less wind so I can get some more circuits in! Cheers, and welcome Alan
Guest Guest Posted October 12, 2006 Posted October 12, 2006 Cheers Alan, It has been bit thermally my way aswell...Went up today and wasnt the most pleasent flight.. Sam
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