Bert, here we have somethin in caa regs called part 96 which makes provision for just that. I understand thats not the case there.
That is correct. FARs say that if it flys, it must meet all the requirements. It appears not so in SA. Good for you all for a while...
By the way Falling Things, be aware that it may be a nice hobby playing with old warbirds, but in your other life Im sure some are watching closely as to flaunting in relation to the CAA.
Most Major Airlines consider what you do in any endeavor reflects on them also. So should there be anything that may bring dust to their table, could mean you would be destined to fly on the waterfront for a living. According to your posts that may be a good way to go...
It is great to see such interest in old warbirds, they are disappearing fast. We have to do things a bit differently in the states....Our costs seem to be in acquisition and parts with lots of free labor such as in SA, from those who love the old things. Seems in SA the biggest cost is in Attorneys and who they have to pay.
Good Luck and enjoy.