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prospector 3rd Jun 2004 23:42

Following on from some of the earlier posts on this thread some of you may be interested in the following, no axes to grind, just thrown in as probably being relevant.

Prospector


1 June 2004
DCA/UH1/14 — Emergency Airworthiness Directive
Airworthiness Directive DCA/HELI/4 issued last week was intended to urgently address an
unsafe condition found during the investigation of a New Zealand accident involving a UH-1B
helicopter on 22 April 2004. This AD however did not take into account life-limited
components that are not provided with a serial number by the manufacturer.
DCA/UH1/14 is being issued to supersede DCA/HELI/4 and addresses the unsafe condition
found during the investigation of the accident. This AD is considered interim action pending
the completion of the investigation.
This AD requires recording in the maintenance records, the S/N of each tension-torsion (TT)
strap (including those held as spares) and tracking their history from new. Any TT strap that
has exceeded its retirement life must be removed from service immediately.
While the AD only addresses the tracking and retirement of TT straps, all finite life-limited
components must be tracked and removed from service before exceeding their retirement
lives. Some finite life-limited components do not have a manufacturer’s serial number (such
as some rotating bolts) and a process must be in place to ensure that the retirement lives of
these components are not exceeded.
DCA/HELI/4 Cancelled – DCA/UH1/14 now refers
DCA/UH1/14 Tension-Torsion Straps – Tracking by S/N and Retirement Life
Applicability: All model UH-1 series, TH-1 series and HH-1 series.
Requirement: To prevent failure of a tension-torsion (TT) strap, loss of a main rotor blade, and
subsequent loss of the helicopter, accomplish the following:-
Record the S/N of each TT strap (including those held as spares) and track the
history of each since first installation from new. Remove from service before further
flight, any TT strap that has exceeded its retirement life.
Compliance: Before further flight.
Effective Date: 2 June 2004

B Sousa 4th Jun 2004 03:37

TT Straps are not expensive and the cheapest way to start off an old ship with questionable history. Once inside the hub a few more items may warrant replacement, but the inspection is worth not having to worry about slinging a blade........
Blades are another story. most bigger than 205s etc have BIM indicators which are the first sign of a problem other than recorded hours. There have been some nastys when folks didnt pay attention to indications.........
Be careful out there. Its much nicer to be able to hit the pub in the evening rather than someone seeing you in the news.

CaneRat 15th Sep 2004 10:26

Cape Town Huey in the news ....AGAIN
 
Elvis Macdonald from Sport Helicopters today lost his appeal with punitive costs against the judgement delivered by Cape Judge President John Hlope in favour of the Huey Extreme Club during August.

Chief Justice Hlope ruled in August that Elvis' campaign against the Huey was illegal, and termed "shadowing". This was found to be illegal by the high Court more than 100 years ago. He ruled against Elvis with punitive costs. Elvis then decided to appeal the decision, which he once again today, lost with punitive costs.

I find it amazing that this clown has no end to interfering with other people's business. His cape Town based rag "The Cape Argue" is a prime example of this man's charactor, always looking for trouble, or wanting to make trouble.

Rumour has it that the numerous Court cases he is invloved in have crippled him financially, and due to this, he has put his taxi business up for sale. Apparently Sea Point Radio Taxis are being sold to a rival Cape Town Taxi concern, and they are due to take over on the 1st of October.

Shame.....one can only wonder what's going to happen to "Little Elvis" when daddy sells his helicopters to pay legal bills, coz "Little Elvis" can't sing...........only scream!!!:ok:

Airforce1 20th Sep 2004 09:23

I went as a pax on that Huey the other day,was a bit pricey for a local lad but was worth it!On a perfect day that 30 minute flip was incredible,Highly recommend it(coming from a fixed wing pilot too).

CaneRat 20th Sep 2004 10:06

The Huey is a awsome machine, and in the hands of a 10 000 plus hour pilot one can only get VALUE for MONEY.

Its really a shame that some people will miss out on the Simulated Combat Mission in the Huey because they have heard all the kak that has been spoken by Elvis and his village idiots::yuk:

Cheers all..

Deanw 29th Oct 2004 08:12

Oh Huey, er, sorry, Phooey!
 
From todays Cape Times:


City 'highflyer' in fraud bust

Van der Merwe out on R60 000
October 29, 2004

By Nazma Dreyer

A wealthy Cape Town businessman suspected of being a "highflyer" has been granted R60 000 bail on tax and investor fraud charges.

Gary van der Merwe appeared in the Bellville Magistrate's Court yesterday with Paul Kilian and Tyrone Oates, directors of his companies, World Online Limited (WOL) and Wellness International Network (WIN), and his secretary, Karin Hoge.

Kilian and Oates were freed on R30 000 bail each and Hoge on R20 000.

Van der Merwe and his associates are being investigated by the Scorpions.

Community Safety MEC Leonard Ramatlakane said: "Van der Merwe is suspected of being one of the highflyers in a certain category."

The charge sheet alleges that between November 2000 and February 2002, Van der Merwe's company WOL defrauded investors and shareholders of R10 million by claiming that the investments in WOL were underpinned by gilt-edged guarantees against any losses of money invested.

In April 2002, Van der Merwe allegedly induced shareholders through false pretences to exchange WOL shares for WIN shares. Shareholders did not have the right to refuse the swop, the charge sheet claims.

Investors were guaranteed a minimum return of their original investment in US dollars, irrespective of the performance of the company.

It is alleged that Van der Merwe and his directors told shareholders they had an irrevocable guarantee against any loss of their investment as WIN was an established holding company with a dollar-based balance sheet of more than R400m.

People who had invested in WOL transferred their shares but, according to the charge sheet, the information they had been given was false. This had allegedly been done with the knowledge of Van der Merwe and his directors.

WIN was liquidated in September last year.

The charge sheet also alleges:

Between November 2001 and November 2002, Van der Merwe and his directors got people to invest R6m in WIN under false pretences. They allegedly claimed that the company had made a net operating profit of R59m for the year ending February 2001 whereas, the Scorpions claim, the company had operated at a loss.

Van der Merwe and his directors also allegedly claimed that WIN had assets - including ships, submersibles, supply vessels, the only turbine seaplane in Africa, a cruise liner and a fleet of helicopters - that it did not possess.

Van der Merwe submitted false tax returns. He is said to have claimed to have had a gross income of R23 000 for the tax year to end-February 2002.

The Scorpions say Van der Merwe accrued more than R2.85m in gross income in that year.

Van der Merwe declared R60 000 to the SA Revenue Service (SARS) in his 2002/03 tax return, whereas he had allegedly made more than R22m.

WIN's directors received millions of rand in false VAT claims and supplied SARS with incorrect information.

In one example given in the charge sheet, WIN allegedly claimed more than R3.2m in VAT from SARS in September 2001 - this included R2.7m purportedly paid by WIN on a R22m ship.

The Scorpions allege in papers that the vessel cost R1.5m.

The state has not opposed bail because other court cases against Van der Merwe are under way and he is not considered a flight risk.

His mansion on Woodbridge Island near Milnerton has been put up for sale with an asking price of R25m.

The Asset Forfeiture Unit has not seized any of Van der Merwe's assets.

"Van der Merwe has been the focus of the integrated law enforcement agency since July last year," Ramatlakane said. "The arrest closes this chapter."

The Scorpions were "happy" with how their investigation had progressed, their provincial head, Adrian Mopp, said.

"When people think of crime and criminals, they think of people living on the Cape Flats," he said.

Ramatlakane said the Scorpions, the Asset Forfeiture Unit, SARS, National Prosecuting Authority, National Intelligence Agency and Correctional Services were continuing to work together in building cases against people suspected of white-collar crime.

"We will protect our communities," he said.

WIN owned the two helicopters that crashed in the Cape Town harbour two years ago.

In March last year, Van der Merwe sought the Cape High Court's intervention in his efforts to recover cash confiscated at the Cape Town International Airport.

Recuperator 29th Oct 2004 12:05

SARS
 
:hmm: Gary and Highway Hennie should get together, they will have lots to talk about....in jail.:ok:

Kennel Keeper 31st Oct 2004 16:58

If Gary gets locked up who is going to antagonise the CAA???

B Sousa 31st Oct 2004 17:27

Trust me, If the Huey is turning and Burning, the CAA will be antagonized no matter who owns it.
To those flying it, have fun.... Just remember someday you may be asked why your flying something the CAA did not approve.

Or have they....what day of the week is this??

carnivoruslegallus 31st Oct 2004 19:24

B.Sousa.....if you don't know what day it is, consult your calender. :D :ok:

The Huey is flying a lot. I saw it on a film set at Thunder City a week or two ago, and rumour has it that its doing at least 5 flights a day. Now that must really burn "ol Elvis' butt.

5 Flights with 14 pax on board at R900 a head. Good business I would say. When you're shuttling 70 pax in a Jettie per day, you're working. For the Huey.....its of course easy as pie!

Good luck with your Huey Gary, just keep Gary Fox away from your premises. You get him involved, you're toast!

By the way, the latest rumour has it that Mr. Fox conned the CAA about his AME license and his rating on the Hueys. Be careful! Be extra careful!!:ok:

B Sousa 31st Oct 2004 23:40

Calender.........I knew there was someplace I could find the answer..........
Another newbie to the thread happy as a Pig in S:mad: that the Huey is flying.
Making good money is the name of the game.. Thank your stars its South Africa as it wouldnt be happening in the States. They are considered"'Restricted Category" there and NO Passengers are allowed let alone Paying Passengers. If the CAA had teeth, Im sure it would not be flying in SA.
Also thank your stars its a Huey. With a couple thousand hours in them I can tell you a Huey is very unforgiving of things like work done by Car Rapairmen, parts from the local Builders Warehouse or from Ahmed in Iran. No need for tracking parts or time change , if the thing is flying. Not an Accusation, just a comment.
The latest Mods out to the Tailboom etc. are a result of work in the civilian world with former Military Hueys. For those who are not familiar the tail falls off when you put too much on the sling and give it a pull. Logging is the culprit.
I agree in that someone should ride the high while it exists. Murphy is sitting on the fence with the rest of the Buzzards.
I also wish whoever good luck.

Goldfish Jack 2nd Nov 2004 17:10

Seen it around the southern subs recently and at the airfield and passing by the other day, so it seems quite busy.

Nothing like the noise the gentle beast makes as it passes my house - they can fly by all day and I wont complain!!

Good on ja.

Herc130 4th Nov 2004 17:42

Huye in illegal charter
 
Heard as a rumour????

The Huye has been chartered for flight to FAHO, the pilot a PPL and CAA has been given heads up. Sounds like something aint smelling so well over there.:confused: :}

clipboard 4th Nov 2004 18:40

Herc 130.... You're right, this is a rumour network.

Maybe you should learn to spell Huey, and can you tell me where in the world FAHO is? I can't find it in my Jepp.

Herc130 7th Nov 2004 05:15

Finger trouble myside (or maybe its the beer).

FAHO is Oudshoorn.:D

clipboard 7th Nov 2004 07:24

I noticed this last week that there is a lot going on at Gary's place on the Waterfront. He's revamping the Helipad, and rumour has it that he's turning into a "pucka" combat zone. Apparently it is now going to become a real "Vietnam" hangout. Come on you Huey fans, get down there and experience it.

By the way, rumour has it that François is no longer associated with the Huey Club, and that he left them a month or two ago. :confused:

carnivoruslegallus 7th Nov 2004 08:12

Rumour has it that the two Gary's have had a fall out. (Van der Merwe & Fox) and that it is only Gary Van there now that is flying the Huey. Apparently Gary Fox also lied to the CAA about his Huey Rating, and the CAA caught him out on that as well, so now he can't fly the Huey anyway. What a joker this dude is. When he opens his mouth he lies.

Apparently the CAA suspended or revoked Gary Fox's AME license which he obtained thru suspect representations made to the CAA, and they caught him. Now he is of no use to Gary Van, and now Gary Fox wants Gary Van to pay him his costs for "going to America" to become a Huey expert. Will the circus with these two children never end? What beats me though is where Gary Van is getting the money to continue funding the Huey Operation? 99% of his staff has left him, and the man is in acute financial difficulties. :confused: :ugh: :}

goaround7 7th Nov 2004 09:26

Have heard that two civilian 205s and two more Hueys are on their way to join the fun and games in Cape Town, scheduled to arrive in January. Apparently the two Hueys are ex German police and ARE type certified and with full traceability of parts, thus should be fully legal to operate, possibly even as ZS...

bladestrap 7th Nov 2004 11:12

GA7

Mmmmm, somehow I don't think so. A lot of people have been talking about getting Hueys, but nothing has ever materialized. All talk and NO action!

Elvis apparently bought a Huey in the USA in March this year, but to date has not been able to get an export permit from the State Department, with the result that the machine is still lying in the Port of Houston......fate to be unknown. If old Elvis would only have listened to the right people, but unfortunately that man is ................., well really.......!

Gary Fox has been running around SA telling everyone that he is now the official Huey expert in SA, and that he is importing a number of machines for a number of clients. Usual bull**** though, because no one can believe anything that boy says. People should know by now that Fox is a compulsive lier.

Fox was supposed to bring in 2 x Re-certified Bell 204's (Baby Hueys) into SA for his mate in Parys OFS, but to date this has also not materialized. First the machines were due in May, then June, then July, then August, and finally the Hurricanes and Typhoons delayed shipping during September and October as ships could'nt sail from the USA (although many other ships sailed from the USA to Cape Town) and now apparently that has also been just a story. No 204's for Cape Town. Rumour also has it that Fox and the man from Parys are no longer so friendly with each other. One can only but wonder why?

So, judging by what the Gary van der Merwe is doing, he's gearing up for a bumper tourism season, and will continue to dominate the Cape Town extreme helicopter market, until such time he gets competition, which is not likely at this time. So good luck to him.

If his Huey goes down though for whatever reason, which apparently is likely according to RUMOURS floating around the SACAA about the unairworthiness condition of the machine, it will simply close the doors on anyone else wanting to operate a Huey, as there will be a huge stigma attached to "any Huey" operating in the Cape Town area. So one wil have to see. Watch the Cape Town Helicopter space.

I have always been a great Huey fan, and I think what the Huey people do is great, but Gary should not overplay his hand with regards to the safety and airworthiness of the machine. It will be a shame if anything goes wrong. Pray God that it won't.

:ok:

B Sousa 9th Nov 2004 11:34

"It will be a shame if anything goes wrong. Pray God that it won't."

"Murphy" is working on things, give him some time.........

Gunship 15th Nov 2004 06:59

Enjoy your semi - retirment Francois :D

I will come and "help" you make wine in December bru .. (I am an old tester and conoseur of good wine (ask the PPRUNE party goers)

Long live the HUEY in whichever form / whoevever own her.

Myself and Guns Jnr had a few rides with Francois I will never forget and thanks for that FM :ok:

Cheers,

Gunsss

DualDriver 16th Nov 2004 04:23

Good GRIEF

Seems to me I'm COMPLETELY out of the loop!!! Where did Francois go to? Saw him a couple of weeks ago and he didn't say anything about leaving the Huey.....:confused:

Gunship 16th Nov 2004 09:10

FM is alive and well, enjoying life on the farm :D

B Sousa 16th Nov 2004 10:34

Actually He is alive and well and in South America on vacation. I got a couple emails from him and he says all is fine including the women.......

Gunship 16th Nov 2004 10:51

He is always one step ahead ... no wonder his mobile aint answering :p

bladestrap 16th Nov 2004 16:47

Yebo Gunnzz, Bert & the boyz!

Got a mail from François yesterday. He is on vacation in the Galapagos Islands, happy as a pig in Palestine.

Hey François, if you're reading pprune over there, have a great time bud, and we'll see you when you get back. How´s your lovely senorita enjoying the Iguanas, toirtoises and bird life?

Seeya!:ok:

carnivoruslegallus 19th Nov 2004 08:19

:confused: :confused:
The Huey has not been flying for a while, and following an investigation, it turns out that Gary van der Merwe experienced a catastrophic engine failure some time last week. Fortunately neither the Huey or anyone in it was affected by the engine failure.

Apparently they have installed a replacement engine, and by this morning they were getting everything together to test run the machine.

I really like the Huey, and its been a great success in Cape Town, but I'm beginning to have my doubts about the airworthiness of the machine.

Come Gary, give us the facts! Are you being up to no good?:confused:

B Sousa 19th Nov 2004 10:51

Duh.............Murphy works on the Waterfront. As I mentioned before, thank your stars that its a Huey as it will fly pretty much no matter what folks do to it.

Kennel Keeper 19th Nov 2004 12:06

FACT:-

The Huey did NOT have an engine failure. Where did you scratch that bit of #### from?

The huey did have an oil leak at the rear seal and a decision was made by the WELL qualified engineer (read car mechanic ) to remove the hot section and replace all the seals to avoid breakdown during season.

Parts were in fact purchased from a Lycoming certified supplier ( read as LOCAL HARDWARE ) in Amrica where you are not allowed to have fun with a Huey so the loud mouth Yanks have to come here to sunny Sefrica!!!

Hey Bert your snotty comments are not welcome as I seem to remember you actually flew the Huey yourself and were always welcome at our facilities for braai's etc. Why the sudden change?

The marines had a poster which says it all for you negative back stabbers:

Offensive language removed. Bit touchy are we KK? 4HP

Gunship 19th Nov 2004 12:22

:ok: I loveFreedom of Speach ... Vivaaa Freedom ... Vivaaa die B O K K E ... Vivaaaaa die HUEYyyyy :ok:

carnivoruslegallus 19th Nov 2004 14:32

:D Watch out Mr. Bert, don't cross the mechanic!!:p

Eddie, Are you back there??????? Geezzz my man, what have you gotten yourself into........again???? :{ :{

Everybody loves the Huey, but it must be safe. That's the bottom line! There is no compromise for safety, and if you guys are taking shortcuts by fitting incorrect parts and flying with timex components fitted to the Huey...... well my man, that's criminal!!!!

Come on Eddie, tell us the truth my man. Can you honestly say what you guys are doing parts and maintenance wise, is correct!!!:confused:

Can you honestly say that the Huey is in great mechanical shape, that there are no problems with the machine and that all your paperwork is in order??? For your sake I hope it is.

Maybe you can also tell us then why there are rumours doing the rounds at the SACAA that there are airworthiness problems.....big problems relating to components, and no log cards. Is it true, or are the SACAA Inspectors a bunch of liars??

Long live the Huey!!!:ok:

B Sousa 19th Nov 2004 21:11

Who let the Dogs out.Woof Woof........

Kennel Keeper, Francois invited me, and I think may have invited you..I also believe he footed the bill.. I paid for my own booze, thanks.
Since it must be known....Yes I did fly it once, and will never do so again.....
And since you opened the can of worms, I will mention why.
Any Huey that has to be started from the Emergency Governor Position just to get a light, then catch the throttle before the TGT goes through the roof...Should be grounded.
Any Huey that cannot fly over 80-90 knots without shaking parts into the ocean because the blades are so far out of track, should be grounded.
Any Huey that leaks oil from the Blade Grip reservoirs so bad that they have to be filled every flight, should be grounded.
ANY aircraft with no Historical Records should have a Pole shoved up its ass and mounted at the front gate.
That is what I observed When I flew it.
I dont think I have to go on.. about things like T/T straps etc.
I personally sent gaskets and things to get some of the major problems solved. That was out of my pocket. Also sent you your CD with all the maintenance information. When I asked if you needed parts , I got a laundry list a mile long, but when money was mentioned..ooops, we dont need them.
I still have a stupid Cargo Hook at home in my garage that nobody seemed to want. I certainly dont want the dam thing. (Its one of those things you use for proper slingloads in a Huey, not a B205)
I never posted this before in respect to Francois.......So you got it from a loud mouthed Yank with over 2000 hours in all models of Hueys.(and were properly maintained)
I did enjoy myself there but I also saw a major war about to happen based on what was going on. As you know CAA got into it with both feet and the war is not over.
So you can defend your position all day long and never make it right. The best chance for something similar would be to get some certified 205s and do the same thing.
I dont think my comments were snotty. I just said Murphy is working on the waterfront..........and it appears hes looking over your shoulder.
Fire Away....its your game.

warloc67 20th Nov 2004 09:13

Huey news
 
Spoke to the guys at CHC, Huey did have an engine failure and the gods must have smiled on them as they autorotated on to the practise field. (Rumour has it it was for the foxes renewal :confused: )

bladestrap 20th Nov 2004 12:09

Warloc....... Not a rumour my man. The Huey is parked on the east side of the Airport (SAAF Hangars) after an engine failure or engine problems in flight. Just yesterday they got the machine going after previous engine problems.

Gary is really letting the Huey fans down by his hard-headedness. Why can he simply not understand that there are problems, and that the mechanic is NOT a qualified helicopter engineer, has NO papers of any nature, has no decent tools, test benches or anything feasible to do a proper maintenance job. Then there's the Fox, a so called Huey expert with fake licenses and NO working experience on any Huey. A recipe for disaster.

Come on Gary, this is not the way to go about things. Safety first. Don't take the chances, you're gonna hurt yourself and someone else...... overseas visitors for that matter. Gear up your business, shape up or ship out.:}

carnivoruslegallus 20th Nov 2004 12:34

Mmmmmmm, what a circus!:{

It is clear that the Huey's got major problems, and between the 2 Garys & Eddie, they can't solve it.

I'm now beginning to wonder why Francois is no longer associated with the Huey. Could it be for safety reasons? Did he see the warning signs? Come on Francois, if you're out there, why don't you give us your thoughts and tell us what your opinion is on what is going wrong now. We'd all love to hear.

As a huge Huey fan, I have flown on the Huey a number of times, both with Gary & Francois, and I really love the machine. I also thought that what the Huey did for Cape Town's helicopter scene was marvellous, but now I'm beginning to worry about the safety aspects, and the SAFE operation of the Huey.

It is clear that there are major problems, and that Gary is either to stubborn to realise that there are problems. Owning and operating an AMO for 15 years surely should give him the edge to know that you cannot continue operating and flying a machine with faults, suspect components (albeit on condition) and poor maintenance. There's obviously a problem.

Come on Gary, Eddie, Shaun & Co, fix it nicely, sort out the :mad: t, and lets us see a safe Huey in the skies this summer. Otherwise, keep it on the ground until its safe.

Don't let the Huey, yourselves or any pax become an accident statistic, because the way its going now, its on the cards.

Out of you all, Eddie, you should know that whatever you're doing to that machine thats not according to the regulations, are dangerous, unacceptable and criminal. You will have all the s:mad: t on your shoulders. Is it really worth it?..... And that for a few bucks???..... I'd be thinking very careful if I was you......consciously!!!!

clipboard 20th Nov 2004 14:30

Man!, how I love that Huey.:ok:

What's going on now?

Who was flying it?

Be really interesting to know.:confused:

27Foxtrot 20th Nov 2004 16:48

Well the CAA are here and they are moving the chopper.

We will have to wait and see......

27F

bladestrap 20th Nov 2004 23:02

:} The more information I get, the more concerned I get, and right now I'm kinda disgusted.:yuk:

This whole issue revolves around money, and it is absolutely amazing what some folks will do for money. Its really sickening.

1. What is the first thing an instructor teaches you when you go for your first lesson? Inspect the paperwork, make sure the machine is appropriately licensed, registered, airworthy, and that all the documents are in order.

Dave Mouton, who is a DE, was in command of the Huey when it had a compressor stall and other engine related problems during a training flight, and he executed the "forced landing". The CAA should be all over him like a rash, as it is very clear here that he came to Cape Town to do the conversions for Gird, Fox and Bohnen, only for money. Gary has a history of paying people off, and one should understand here that Mr. Mouton was paid, and he gladly accepted payment to fly a helicopter that:

a. Has no C of A as it was revoked by the SACAA.
b. Is not airworthy as per a CAA report after an inspection
c. Are being maintained by a mechanic who has no qualifications whatsoever, and is knowlingly doing work and fitting parts to the machine which he knows are unservicable. (Also for money and pressure from Gary)
d. Is not on a Part 141 training license of any sort, yet Mr. Mouton is conducting training which is also contrary to the law.

The SACAA should immediately pull Mr. Mouton's licenses (Like they did with the Drban three) until he can prove that he is competent to be an instructor let alone a DE, as he evidently does not understand the law, or, deliberately broke it.... for money! What a boy!! Absolutely disgusting! No training license, non airworthy machine..... Gee, what a boykie! Total disregard for the law. Nail him SACAA, Nail him!

Rumour also has it that "patches" flew off the main rotor blades, as the blades were patched prior to fitment. Man this is criminal:}

So,.... it now appears that the Huey has really gone backward in condition during the past few months, and yet van der Merwe is of the opinion that there is nothing wrong with the machine and that it will be flying again in a few days. The SACAA should lock the Huey away in a hangar, and throw away the key to the lock. It has now become an accident waiting to happen, which will severely damage the Cape Town helicopter scene, should it happen.

I'm really disgusted at what these so called professionals are getting up to.

And Mr. Fox???? He's in line for a conversion...... this after he flew the Huey last year without a rating, and to date has still not satisfied the SACAA that he had a rating. I mean... if he was rated like he said he was, why was Mr. Mouton meant to give him a rating??? The whole thing stinks, and I hope that the SACAA this time will have the balls and the courage to deal with these jokers. Put them away!!!!:} :yuk: :mad:

clipboard 21st Nov 2004 05:59

Bladestrap, where are you getting your information?

:confused: What a story? Is this all true? My goodness, what are these people doing?:confused:

This has become a circus. How sad. I have always been a front runner/campaigner for the Huey as I know most of the people involved personally, and have attended numerous Huey functions. I find it hard to believe that this is all happening.

Is this the end of the Huey? It sure sounds like it!

Geezzz, I still can't believe all this.

B Sousa 21st Nov 2004 11:48

Seriously waiting for Kennel Keeper to quit chasing his tail and commit some more Bull:mad: to this forum.
Sorry to hear about Dave. Hes a good Pilot, but life does revolve around money. A DE who knows that the CAA is all over that thing should really be watching from a distance, not sigining off ratings.....If that was what was happening. Sort of puts ones license in jeopardy.
You folks have no clue how much was made by the "Huey Club" doing flips for "membership" . Im betting it was a better cash cow than owning your own Winery in Franschoek. Im sure when the CAA stuff is over, that question will come up with your Revenue boys. It was a great idea and very little financial outlay........as we can now see.
Look at the Bright side of this. They have two or three more Hueys in the same condition or worse in the hanger. Eddie the Panel Beater was doing some great Mods to them. Im sure the CAA will bite off on the Modifications and a sign off on a different C/G.... NOT
I do hope the CAA will come out from behind the bush and take corrective action based upon in place Rules and Regulations. Im certain they are watching this forum with glee. This whole mess is WHY Surplus Hueys are not flying with Passengers in the states... Since Kennel Keeper needs a reply.
Lite My Fire...........:} :}


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