hihosland Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 There was a recent post that I now cannot find asking about Bantam aircraft. It looks as if the business of Micro Aviation is now being operated by new owners in South Africa with the aircraft now marketed as the Bat Hawk. The Bat Hawk web site contains several direct quotes from the Bantam site with the addition of "proudly designed and built in South Africa. quote As a conventional 3-axis light sport aircraft LSA, the Bat Hawk does not rely on pilot weight shift to affect control. Twin seats are positioned side by side for full dual control and both crew members are well protected from the weather by an aerodynamic fibreglass pod and large wrap-around windshield. quote As a conventional 3-axis microlight , the Bantam does not rely on pilot weight shift to effect control. Twin seats are positioned side by side for full dual control and both crew are well protected from the weather by an aerodynamic fibreglass pod and large wrap-around windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crezzi Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm not sure what the legal situation is but I thought that the original Micro Aviation business was sold by the estate of Max Clear & was still operating in NZ Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave8rr Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Correct John, now owned by Colin Smith of Mandeville near Gore SI NZ. http://www.microaviation.co.nz/ cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hihosland Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 the following gives some idea of the South African connection http://showme.co.za/nelspruit/lifestyle/bat-hawk-the-family-business-that-really-took-off/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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