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Forum: Private Flying

22nd Nov 2016, 12:34

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Ikarus C42 thoughts?

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

That, and the simple fact that there's no reason...

That, and the simple fact that there's no reason to leave EASA. EASA grew out of JAA, but JAA was far bigger than just the EU, and so unsurprisingly is EASA. It has 12 full members who aren't EU...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Nov 2016, 21:15

Replies: 40

Ikarus C42 thoughts?

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Yes. Some people complain about the British...

Yes. Some people complain about the British system - but in my experience it's mostly the people who can't or won't become competent enough.

The general experience is that we tend to be very...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Nov 2016, 19:36

Replies: 40

Ikarus C42 thoughts?

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

I think that Brexit's irrelevant to be honest. ...

I think that Brexit's irrelevant to be honest. The UK CAA and sport flying associations have always been extremely careful about build and maintenance standards of imported sub-ICAO aircraft, and...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Nov 2016, 19:06

Replies: 40

Ikarus C42 thoughts?

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Because microlights are sub-ICAO, it is generally...

Because microlights are sub-ICAO, it is generally best to avoid getting into the game of moving already flying microlights between countries. Some countries (France for example) may be fairly...

Forum: Private Flying

18th Nov 2016, 00:15

Replies: 40

Ikarus C42 thoughts?

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Posted By Genghis the Engineer

I don't think I'd turn up my nose at any of the...

I don't think I'd turn up my nose at any of the current or recent generation 912 engined 3-axis microlights. Each have their strengths and weaknesses, most are a little limited on payload - but for...

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