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Old 24th Feb 2006, 19:05
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chopperpilot47
 
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That would be me!

I have two of them in my hangar owned by one of my students. He bought them with the idea of doing his solo time in them but I wouldn't let him do it. What he does once he has his licence is up to him I suppose although I will be advising him to stay with something safe. There are a few things about them I don't like. The yoke is really close to the mast so bumping seems to be very likely in any sort of turbulance. The Rotax engine is an issue to me but may not be to others. The actual quality of the parts seems to be quite good but anyone could have put it together and that is another problem for me.

As Flying Squirrel said I did fly both of them but I kept near to the ground and chose a nil wind day. I would not take one around the pattern. They look very good but their history is awful.

Take care,

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