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Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2018, 15:02
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

There is some excellent concise background in...

There is some excellent concise background in this UK Guardian article.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2018, 10:15
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

Thanks for that Clareprop. Kirk is well know...

Thanks for that Clareprop.

Kirk is well know in UK flying circles as someone who appears to resent authority.

His piloting skills may be unorthodox but he certainly can fly as his long distance...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2018, 07:38
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

For those who don't know the background Maurice...

For those who don't know the background Maurice Kirk was preparing a prosecution of the South Wales Police some years ago when he was incarcerated under Section 35 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2018, 21:26
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

I feel this topic should stay where it is. ...

I feel this topic should stay where it is.

Pprune was pretty decent to help me reveal the facts about TCT and this case is similar in that it involves flying and the truth.

Kirk might be...
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2017, 22:41
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

Can you post the link? What happened to the...

Can you post the link?

What happened to the Cub which looked like it was nearly repaired? Surely it is not possible to substitute another aircraft and claim some sort of integrity on a UK to Cape...
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2017, 21:18
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

His Facebook page is a mess and he appears to...

His Facebook page is a mess and he appears to have drifted back to his favourite hobby of litigation.
He may not be back in Africa for a while.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2017, 00:05
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

The Cub airframe is looking good. ...

The Cub airframe is looking good.
https://s7.postimg.org/4ni4ugqh7/IMG_3252.jpg
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2017, 11:05
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

It appears he is gathering funds to restore or...

It appears he is gathering funds to restore or repair the Cub and fly it to Cape Town.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2017, 06:06
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

If Kirk gets to Cape Town he deserves an award...

If Kirk gets to Cape Town he deserves an award for the tenacity he has demonstrated in facing problems that frankly I doubt others could have overcome.

Of course it could be argued they were of...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Feb 2017, 01:21
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

Liberty Girl is looking much better. A recent...

Liberty Girl is looking much better. A recent comment elsewhere...


https://s15.postimg.org/7nlzgm6d7/IMG_3154.jpg
https://s10.postimg.org/qv370t4mx/IMG_3155.jpg
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Feb 2017, 11:31
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

Some pictures of the overhaul work. More info...

Some pictures of the overhaul work.
More info https://m.facebook.com/groups/343026909406967...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2017, 20:03
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

I admire Kirks honesty in posting these pictures.

I admire Kirks honesty in posting these pictures.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2017, 08:14
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

As I have said before a lawyer takes his dog to a...

As I have said before a lawyer takes his dog to a vet and the vet should have taken his problems to a lawyer.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2017, 07:53
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

There certainly is UK style class action law. ...

There certainly is UK style class action law.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34402483

Some years ago he was arrested and spent time in prison on remand over a deactivated machine gun fitted to...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Dec 2016, 19:11
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

Well said Onmybike. Happy Christmas and New...

Well said Onmybike.

Happy Christmas and New Year Jon...maybe 2017 will see your questions answered.

Good luck with Project Propellor next year.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Dec 2016, 14:44
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

Beagle makes a valid point. I have had a...

Beagle makes a valid point.


I have had a few similar private messages Beagle.

Below is my reply.



In my opinion Kirk could be now basking in a retirement funded by his veterinarian...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2016, 16:29
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

That is an excellent idea. Real raw footage...

That is an excellent idea.

Real raw footage is better entertainment than the processed artificial rubbish we see on tv.

It would help fund his adventures as well.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2016, 07:21
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

Info on Kirk now here...

Info on Kirk now here https://www.facebook.com/groups/343026909406967/

This story from The Times website today.

source...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Dec 2016, 22:45
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

In a few words flying a beat up old Cub.

In a few words flying a beat up old Cub.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Dec 2016, 20:26
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

To be honest Jonzarno Kirk's 'Outreach' is a bit...

To be honest Jonzarno Kirk's 'Outreach' is a bit more basic and less PR.

His honesty is on the ground and what you see is what you get.

Trust me there will be a big feature on Kirk's Africa...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Dec 2016, 19:03
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

I think it may be a radio aerial. Plus he has a...

I think it may be a radio aerial. Plus he has a simple GPS in his hand.

I can find no evidence online as to who carries his bags to the 5 star hotel every evening but his hairdressers need the...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2016, 22:56
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

I would like to nominate him Terry but would not...

I would like to nominate him Terry but would not want to appear to have an agenda proposing him against TCT.

Maurice has a track record of opposing the rules,authority and not giving up when...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2016, 22:19
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

I have two threads running and it is interesting...

I have two threads running and it is interesting to compare Kirk and his adventures to the synthetic flying of the "Aviatrix".

Given a choice of viewing Maurice would come out tops.

If I was a...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2016, 12:58
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

Newspapers such as the Daily Mail pay nothing for...

Newspapers such as the Daily Mail pay nothing for stories such as this despite the myth they have fat check-books.

The recent Daily Mail feature was a mix of news agency copy and material in the...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2016, 11:25
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

It appears the worst is behind him. ...

It appears the worst is behind him.


https://www.facebook.com/maurice.kirk.92?ref=br_rs
https://s27.postimg.org/gbt9qohmb/image.jpg

Most people would have given up and abandoned the Cub....
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2016, 07:39
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

Despite suggestions the locals would have...

Despite suggestions the locals would have stripped the aircraft is appears they have really taken care of the Cub.

His latest posts on facebook suggest it has crossed the border....
Forum: Private Flying
16th Dec 2016, 21:56
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

Maurice Kirk: Air League Award

While the old curmudgeon aviator is still alive and generating headlines why can we not brighten up his life?

When you read this quote from Barry Tempest (ex CAA ) it puts his adventures in to...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2016, 05:56
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

It appears Maurice is thinking of changing the...

It appears Maurice is thinking of changing the engine on site.
This from his latest facebook


Picture of the Cub in its current location.

...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Dec 2016, 15:51
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

Kirk could have saved himself a lot of grief...

Kirk could have saved himself a lot of grief regarding his veterinary issues if he had used a lawyer from day one.

He may be an excellent person with animals but he lacks people skills.

A...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Dec 2016, 21:59
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

That video says it all. Kirk is up and about...

That video says it all.

Kirk is up and about and perfectly capable of defending himself .

Look at the video .42 minutes in

That shows Kirk on his computer with three bottles of hotel style...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Dec 2016, 20:34
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

I started this thread and frankly I have now...

I started this thread and frankly I have now given up.

Despite a lot of help Maurice appears to be more focused on his ongoing litigation than his current problems in South Sudan.
This from his...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2016, 18:14
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

I have nothing to do with this and do not know...

I have nothing to do with this and do not know Jenny Johnson.

I have checked and it appears it was a google cut and paste job done inside the Daily Mail newsroom.

Sadly I have to concede others...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2016, 15:25
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

Terry Holloway said Jenny Johnson is a big...

Terry Holloway said

Jenny Johnson is a big Daily Mail feature writer Terry.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2016, 20:04
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

I also noticed that wound on his leg. He is 71...

I also noticed that wound on his leg. He is 71 and also very stressed out by his ongoing litigation via the South Wales courts.

If you read his website he has been corresponding with the courts...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2016, 16:11
Replies: 575
Views: 195,227
Posted By Mike Flynn

The tabloids were about to run another pilot...

The tabloids were about to run another pilot missing story but it has now been changed.

The British Embassy for South Sudan has really moved quickly and I think that in part must be credited to...
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