FM - the saga with CAA and "ten years on" reminds me of an old saying...

"Tyranny is when people fear the government -
Freedom is when the government fears the people"

Seems like CAA is taking notes from Mad Bob up north....

Keep it flying, Francois - I need to get my ride in with Bert, when he gets back...!! :ok:

Cheers

R

Which reminds me Rhodie. My bags are already packed. Lots of toys on board. We will have to go down to the Cape together. Francois puts on one hell of a party.....Chops and Dops........
Im bringing some Caribbean Rum.
See ya around 18 June

To Prospector

You appear to show the same mentality or approach as the SACAA in condeming the Huey without actually knowing anything about it.

Again the facts are that all the condemnation of the Huey by CAA is as a direct result of hearsay evidence!! This evidence from one Elvis who died some time ago.

The Huey in question does have all the required time recordings and cards as required and has also had all the AD's done including the tail boom mod!!

I still thank goodness someone had the guts to allow NTCA aircraft to fly in this country. Its just a pity that a few jealous people are trying to spoil it for all.
I say this not as a Huey fan but also in defence of other projects and flying clubs involved with kit planes who may as a result of this be closed or curtailed. This could also include museum flying.

I can also state clearly that some of the certified large passenger services flying out of Africa operate (certified)machines which could kill a lot more people than 10 Hueys could!!! I know, been there flown them!

No worries Bert

We'll go down to the Cape and wake them up... (pity Gunss can't join us) :(

Francois - break out the Prohep. :eek:

Cheers

R

Kennel Keeper,
Don't see anything in my posts condemning anything. I pointed out the situation in NZ regarding ex military helicopters.

It is to be assumed that the NZCAA and SACAA do have communication channels, and would very likely exchange information.

The fact that 2 UH1's have had in flight failures resulting in complete destruction of aircraft and death of crews is not hearsay.

If the Huey's in question have all the requirements of AD's and modifications complied with then the CAA would be skating on thin ice by grounding them, if indeed that was the reason for the grounding.

Prospector

Gunss...

Your'e on... :ok:

All being equall with Bert, I'll do my best to get him down there..

I'll bring the biltong.

Cheers

R

I'll bring the biltong.

Cheers

Stuff the Biltong. Chops and circle Sausage. Im bringing over another U.S. Helo driver whom I flew with years ago. He also has many tales of woe whilst in Uniform. In fact if your real nice and get him drunk he may give you a copy of his book. "Apollos Warriors"

Yo Gunns, Rhodie, Bert, et al

I'm game! It's time we had a good ol' chinwag over some liquid again :E

:D Gunnzzz, we're waiting for you. Mail me the date convenient for all, and I'll have all the goodies ready.

Bert, we need the Haas here for that party, as well as the 737 driver. All Cape Town ppruners are invited. Goffel, Dean, Dual Driver, DP, GA, DW, Kennel Keeper, Marc Perkins and all who is into doos........dooswyn!:ok: Not to forget the Goldfish Jack. GJ, maybe you should bring along a few comrades from your facility, so that they can meet the "manne". R, S & C. huh??? Mail me. [email protected]

Lets make it a proper pprune party.:ok:

Awaiting a suitable date!

I just spoke with "The Masked Rabbit" and he has 21 July till 10 August available. About the same as me. That should give us plenty of time to prepare a real sh1tstorm in the Cape.

Great stuff..

Bert, just let me know if we drive or fly - no problem either way - the drive just requires another hangover the next day...!

AND - circle sausage on order, plus that onion dip of yours...!

Looking forward to seeing / meeting all.

Cheers

R :ok:

Guns, Lets shoot for 30 July. I will Volunteer Francois to select the same place as last year. bet he will love that.........
Onion dip no problem. Caribbean Rum No problem. Too much rum,.big problem.........
Rhodie it will probably be Kulua.com or something similar.

Thanks chaps.
You only picked the 30th July cause you know I wont be in CT.
By the way,whilst paddling with Elvis's advocate the other day,it transpires that even they think he is an idiot delux.
It just shows......the world is round.
:E

Eaina :ugh:

I'm in the same boat as Goffel (long time no hear!), any day but Friday.

Guess I'll just have to keep the Windycorners to myself :E

Dates are Flexible. We can start on the 30th and make it a two dayer. or we can change a day or two on either side.......Lets not lock into something just yet.

And somone paddling with an advocate??? Is that a two paddled out and one returned??