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Forum: Private Flying

7th Aug 2016, 17:18

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Fixed wing microlights

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Posted By Jan Olieslagers

So what, PW? The aerodrome is perhaps not the...

So what, PW? The aerodrome is perhaps not the most enjoyable of the country (do I recall right it is an old military air base they are now trying to convert into a kind of local Biggin Hill with lots...

Forum: Private Flying

27th May 2014, 08:19

Replies: 43

Fixed wing microlights

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Posted By Jan Olieslagers

OK, reworded then: 8. Low wing planes cannot...

OK, reworded then:

8. Low wing planes cannot rely on gravity to feed fuel from the wing tanks, so either increased risk if the mechanical fuel pump breaks or additional cost/weight/complexity of...

Forum: Private Flying

26th May 2014, 21:29

Replies: 43

Fixed wing microlights

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Posted By Jan Olieslagers

... great fun! let me add 8. low wing...

... great fun!
let me add

8. low wing brings the need for an electric fuel pump - tanks in high placed wings will gently and naturally feed their fuel by gravity which is a very reliable force....

Forum: Private Flying

25th May 2014, 19:43

Replies: 43

Fixed wing microlights

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Posted By Jan Olieslagers

The EuroStar is a quite fast plane, which makes...

The EuroStar is a quite fast plane, which makes it IMHO less indicated as a trainer. Especially since your aim is to get your license quick, go for the C42. Their success as trainers in Germany has a...

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