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Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jun 2009, 08:00
Replies: 5,788
Views: 2,105,287
Posted By zigsta

setting up a heli charter operation in west africa

Hi,
This is a very very broad question and i'll just throw it out there and would appreciate any useful comments.

I've been approached by a group of investors who want to set up a heli charter...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2009, 16:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,526
Posted By zigsta

44 next week....

FF,
I'm flying in the 44 next Monday, Wednesday and Friday out of North Weald if you want to join me. Alternatively i can pick you up from Denham if that is closer for you (still a long drive i...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2009, 08:26
Replies: 207
Views: 48,369
Posted By zigsta

Base4 rocks....

NeedMoney i did my PPL training at Base4 and have nothing but praise for them. The entire team is supportive and enthusiastic about aviation and you are welcomed into the fold like a family member. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2009, 08:05
Replies: 137
Views: 58,733
Posted By zigsta

Hi JT, Could you send me the model number of...

Hi JT,
Could you send me the model number of the 496 mount you used please. Thanks.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2009, 18:57
Replies: 363
Views: 76,965
Posted By zigsta

Thanks for the link biggles. Amongst the cheapest...

Thanks for the link biggles. Amongst the cheapest R22 pricing i've seen in the UK. I'll definetly check them out for some hour building.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2009, 18:31
Replies: 15
Views: 1,524
Posted By zigsta

Name - Ziggy Any left? Thanks.

Name - Ziggy Any left? Thanks.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2009, 18:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,526
Posted By zigsta

Hi FF, I posted something similar about 9...

Hi FF,
I posted something similar about 9 months ago so i know exactly how you feel at your stage of training. I fly out of London (North Weals and Denhm) or Notts and will let you know when i have...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2009, 11:29
Replies: 31
Views: 3,776
Posted By zigsta

Hi Biggles, I Would have loved to join you but...

Hi Biggles,
I Would have loved to join you but extremely busy at work this coming week. If there's any future trips or if this 44 trip is delayed by a week or so then count me in.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2009, 20:14
Replies: 137
Views: 58,733
Posted By zigsta

JT, I do mostly self fly hire (on 22's 44's) so...

JT,
I do mostly self fly hire (on 22's 44's) so hence i purchased the 496. Used it today and was very impressed with it's performance and functionality, the 696 comparitively must be incredible.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Feb 2009, 11:26
Replies: 137
Views: 58,733
Posted By zigsta

JT is the G force mount more robust than the ram...

JT is the G force mount more robust than the ram mounting you suggested? Will the G mount connect with the 496 cradle supplied by Garmin?
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2009, 18:29
Replies: 137
Views: 58,733
Posted By zigsta

Thanks JT will do :ok:

Thanks JT will do :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Feb 2009, 13:46
Replies: 137
Views: 58,733
Posted By zigsta

Hi JT, Could you suggest a suitable suction...

Hi JT,
Could you suggest a suitable suction mount for the 496? I've been looking online and couldn't find anything suitable. Thanks (and yes you sold the 496 real cheap :-p )
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
17th Feb 2009, 06:23
Replies: 70
Views: 8,797
Posted By zigsta

I bought the Lightspeed Zulu headset last week...

I bought the Lightspeed Zulu headset last week and they are amazing. All the heli to ATC comms were superbly clear. I haven't got round to using the mps or phone feature yet but i suspect they will...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2009, 20:25
Replies: 137
Views: 58,733
Posted By zigsta

Hi Fling, With the pound taking a severe...

Hi Fling,
With the pound taking a severe beating against the $ i'm better off buying a 496 unit from the UK. Thanks for you swift response in any event.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2009, 18:57
Replies: 137
Views: 58,733
Posted By zigsta

Guess i'm a few days too late then JT. Out of...

Guess i'm a few days too late then JT. Out of interest how much did it go for? Would you say the 496 is easy to use if it's used as a mobile unit and not attached to a yoke mount etc? Is the extra...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2009, 18:23
Replies: 61
Views: 18,252
Posted By zigsta

garmin 496 scam ad

I have been searching for a used Garmin 496 for the past week and came across this scam ad on the gumtree website:

Garmin Gpsmap 496 Aviation Auto Gps w 2 batteries (£913)

Date posted:...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2009, 17:50
Replies: 137
Views: 58,733
Posted By zigsta

Does anyone who has upgraded to a 696 have a 496...

Does anyone who has upgraded to a 696 have a 496 for sale? I'm considering buying one this week so please get in touch.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2009, 17:35
Replies: 19
Views: 10,070
Posted By zigsta

garmin 496 feedback?

Hi,
I'm considering purchasing a Garmin 496. Do any users have experience of flying with this in the heli routes etc? Is the additional cost justified when compared with the 296?

Is anyone...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd May 2008, 18:40
Replies: 42
Views: 5,603
Posted By zigsta

Hi, I'm in the final throws of my PPL(H) and...

Hi,
I'm in the final throws of my PPL(H) and would welcome the opportunity to 'Buddy up'. I live in West London. Get in touch.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2008, 17:46
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By zigsta

Thanks man from uncle. Is Martin based at the...

Thanks man from uncle. Is Martin based at the office in Holborn? The switchboard there is an nightmare, if you have a direct dial that would be great.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2008, 17:02
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By zigsta

Non JAR training hours in UK

I have been training for my South African PPL (H) for the past 8 weeks but due to an emergency back at home i will be unable to complete my training. I have a total of 45 hours logged and meet the...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2007, 14:05
Replies: 207
Views: 48,369
Posted By zigsta

Thanks Pandalet.

Thanks Pandalet.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2007, 13:48
Replies: 207
Views: 48,369
Posted By zigsta

Thanks Hover Junkie :) I have a limited amount...

Thanks Hover Junkie :) I have a limited amount of time in between trying to get my SAA PPL and being able to convert it here in the UK. Being able to pick up the license a day or so after is a god...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2007, 13:18
Replies: 207
Views: 48,369
Posted By zigsta

Does anyone know how long after passing the PPL...

Does anyone know how long after passing the PPL (H)) skills test in South Africa does the local CAA issue the license/documentation?

Will this need to be produced before a skills/conversion test...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2007, 08:32
Replies: 207
Views: 48,369
Posted By zigsta

Bravo/Pandalet, Thanks for your input and...

Bravo/Pandalet,
Thanks for your input and advice, much appreciated :) I logged all of my R44 training hours at a school in Malaysia in March 2006. I had intended to train in a 22 but there was...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2007, 16:21
Replies: 207
Views: 48,369
Posted By zigsta

Hi Pandalet, You answered a few of my questions...

Hi Pandalet,
You answered a few of my questions before i posted ;)

I'm kind of doing the reverse of you. Getting a SA PPL (H) first and then converting to a UK. I've been in touch with Base4 and...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2007, 16:13
Replies: 207
Views: 48,369
Posted By zigsta

training options; cape town?

Hi Pandalet,
Bravo suggested i contact you with regards to PPL heli training in South Africa. I've looked into various schools in the cape Town area and would appreciate any feedback you could give...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2007, 13:21
Replies: 207
Views: 48,369
Posted By zigsta

Hi Bravo, Thanks for the rapid reply. Would you...

Hi Bravo,
Thanks for the rapid reply. Would you know of anyone suitably qualified in the UK to do the annual SA PPL (H) check flight (and SA medical) or would i have to return to SA every year in...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2007, 13:07
Replies: 207
Views: 48,369
Posted By zigsta

JAR in South Africa

Hi all,

Following on from earlier threads have any flying schools in South Africa been approved by the UK CAA for PPL (H) JAR rating? Is it true that JAR class 1 and 2 medicals can be undertaken...
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