Big Kev

:confused: Looked at a Skyfox and Gazelle today. Must have looked decidedly funny, but I did sit in it. No point in going further, and thanks to Graham for his efforts. Have to look at a Lightwing, but the field appears to be narrowing fast! :) Kevin

:devil: Will the design of the SF allow modification for a nosewheel? I imagine though that this would negate any weight advantage over a Gazelle anyway? Kev

What do Skyfoxes generally weigh in at, max and min? (Gazelle weights can be found in the basic specs thread.) I'm looking at a min of 240 kg useful to make any UL worthwhile. What I have discovered is that the cost moves dramatically to the right as useful load goes up, as it should- but out of my range......... I'm also trying to get my head around the rego types. I'm looking at buying an aircraft and being taught to fly in it. Did I see something about not being able to be taught in an aircraft you didn't build, if it doesn't have factory certification? Big Kev

;) Heh heh...... might be as large but sure not as damned ugly! May be like your av- sleek and powerful......... Big kev

:black_eye: Based on the above, a Gazelle won't fit the bill. I'm to heavy. Kevin

:;)6: Thanks guys, just the stuff I'm after. The Aerobat I flew at Canb Aero Club (ILL) was quite squeezy, but comfortable- the 172 (JGR) had some strange dichotomy between rudder pedal, and throttle distances. Looks like the Gazelle has been spun in already on weight grounds, a shame as I was looking for something in the first instance with foldable/ demountable wings. The Jabirus were what attracted me to rec flying, and the fact that it has become a self sustaining community, rather than a bunch of powered hang gliders occasionally falling out of the sky. The Jabs are expensive, though I imagine there's some middle ground. I think I need to get to a fly-in........ Kevin

Hi Guys, The above have been pretty hard to find. What I need is empty weight, MTOW, min and max fuel. Are there individual seat limits? Kevin

Howdy peoples. The tieup between the title and whereabouts is pretty apt, consequently no open trikes for me! At the moment I'm researching into flying again. I have about 20 hours (15 GA, 5 gliding), but GA is way outside my budget, and anyhow I can't be bothered with the politics. To me, recreational flying seems the way, flying for the sake of it. I say researching, as I once tried on a Gazelle (Moruya a/p) but can't remember if I fitted- I'm 198cm (6'6") and 125kg- hence the moniker. So consequently I'll probably ask some pretty numpty questions but I guess you get that! I have flown: C150 C152 C172 C182(?Wagga) Blanik (hasn't everyone?) Puchasz (sp!) I work for Defence as a TO, and I come from a motorsport (rallying) 25+ year background. Kevin