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    IrishMicro and His First Solo 

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    Published on 23-04-11 13:37 PM

    Paul G, AKA irishmicro and his first solo flight. Awsome Video. Thanks for sharing it with us Paul.

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    Video, An introduction to microlights 


    A great introduction to microlights video

    Brian Milton - Global Flyer, The First Chapter. 

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    Brian Milton - Global Flyer - The first chapter. copied from the book with kind permission of Brian Milton



    Deyr fe, deyr froendr
    Deyr sjalfr it samr.
    Ek veit einn podaldri deyr
    Domr af mannr domi
    Cattle die, kinsmen die,
    You die yourself in the end.
    I know one thing that never dies,
    The reputation of a man’s deeds

    Norse writings from between the fourth and fourteenth centuries

    I had wanted to fly a microlight around the world in 80 days ever since the Australian billionaire Kerry Packer summoned ...
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    The Escapade - Testing Times, the BCAR Section S structural test process 

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    Published on 24-12-09 17:03 PM  Number of Views: 11845 
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    Testing Times!
    In the last article I looked at some aspects of designing a new kit aircraft, now we move on to the next stage, the joys of structural testing and stress calculation. During the design process we ensured that the aircraft had the potential to be approved as being safe and airworthy, by ensuring that it was strong enough by design and likely to have good handling qualities. The next challenge is to demonstrate that the design does indeed comply with all of the various rules and regulations. We have a choice ...
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    Radio Aerials - Science or Sorcery? 

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    Looking around I've seen some pretty dodgy radio installations in microlights, many people also seem to have problems getting ...
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    D-Flyer

    This is probably a daft suggestion for your...

    This is probably a daft suggestion for your scenario as it’d cost a fortune, but just for reference and in case any newbies are reading this, the other alternative is to use a panel mounted radio...

    D-Flyer Yesterday, 23:41 PM Go to last post
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    Thanks for all your replies; my understanding of...

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    southern_flyer Yesterday, 12:50 PM Go to last post
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    Peter, Thanks for the link, I might get one of...

    Peter,

    Thanks for the link, I might get one of those. I'll be doing the initial setting off the plane, as I've currently got a 2 blade Ivo prop on the Spectrum, complete with quick adjust hub....

    BobH Yesterday, 10:35 AM Go to last post
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    I set mine using a digital 'spirit level' angle measuring device like this:
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    Wexfordair

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