happyskipper Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Hi everyone - just introducing myself. I am a South African, currently working in Mozambique (you know, Africa)..... I held a PPL and worked in the Flight Operations field in the airlines for twenty years. I stopped flying 18 years ago, due to lack of money, and left the aviation field. I am now a mariner, doing coastal passages on the East Coast of Africa - I recently purchased a home-built Jodel D18 Sovereign from a friend, and will be flying for fun from now on! Thanks for the opportunity to chat to fellow Recreational Aviators..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Welcome mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microman Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Hi Mark - welcome aboard - I had a D18 (see left) - what engine do you have in yours? It seems to me that no two D18's are the same - every engine possible, some with flaps, some without, some with sliding canopy, some hinged at the sides or front. However they all have some things in common - a great glide, marvellous vision due to the nose-down attitude, and good performance cross-country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Welcome. Keep us informed how you are going. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyskipper Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hi Mark - welcome aboard - I had a D18 (see left) - what engine do you have in yours? It seems to me that no two D18's are the same - every engine possible, some with flaps, some without, some with sliding canopy, some hinged at the sides or front. However they all have some things in common - a great glide, marvellous vision due to the nose-down attitude, and good performance cross-country. Hi Microman - yes, there are millions of variations: My particular one has less than 100 hours, has a VW 2.4 Lt (85 hp) engine, with a dual ignition mod. She has a total of 100 lt fuel capacity (which means no pax or bags) and a sliding canopy. She has flaps.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavalon48 Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Hi Mark, welcome, Mozambique is an awesome place to have a bit of fun, many of you south africans fly gyro`s have been speaking to the agent for arrow in SA and these guys have a coastal gyro flying tour each year to Namibia. Way out of my reach unless i can tee up an overseas trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lprigan1 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hi Mark - welcome! Plenty of us South Africans out in Australia too (the Sling seems to be doing a roaring trade)! Feel free to come say Howzit if you're ever in Aus! On a personal note - I have great memories of holidays with friends in Maputo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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