This malicious and untrue statement has been put on the forum by a man that purchased the aircraft and then reneged on the deal. He paid a deposit of $ 10 000 direct into the owners bank account. He had thoroughly inspected and test flown the aircraft and seen the compliance plate from the manufacturer that showed 544 kg MTOW. He went to see his son and daughter in NSW and came back 2 weeks later for some training in the operation of the aircraft. He did not mention at any one time during the training that he wanted to cancel. After 2 days of ground training he came and told the owner that he had changed his mind and wanted his deposit back. He was clearly in breach of contract and was informed so by way of email and the deposit would be forfeited. I would then re advertise the aircraft and when sold he would get his deposit back minus cost associated with the re advertising. He then sent me an email where he threatened me that he would damage my name and character where ever he could and here is the first issue but it will not end here.
The Sabres where imported from 2004 to 2008. The original European certification from the manufacturer was 450 kg. That would make the aircraft unsalable in this and most countries. I went to the Chech Repuclic and convinced the manufacturer to make changes so it could be registered at 544 kg. The aircraft then arrived in Australia and was registered and approved by AUF at the time and I have those certificates as well as the manufacturers original so there is no problem here at all.
As for the under carriage, I can say that I carry all spare parts for that undercarriage and the aircraft here in Brisbane But have NEVER been asked to supply any because the under carriage is extremely strong despite the way it looks. One should talk to a Sabre owner and get this verified and they will tell you that they never had problems with parts for this aircraft.
