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  • Passenger Endorsement... CHECK!

    Started by crayonbox in the group Learning to Trike
    Part of group: Learning to Trike
    Today I sent a message to that instructor bloke that sits in the back seat, asking where to find the required information to complete my workbook to accomplish passenger endorsement. He rang me back... We went through the questions that I...
  • Tell Us about your Trike

    Make, Model. Wing description. How long you have had it? Any modifications? Likes and dislikes? What would you like to buy in the future? Anything else you think would be interesting. Add a photo or video if you want to.
  • Trike Tech Spec & Info Talk

    Discuss trike specifications and all technical information regarding various trikes, such as engine type, performance, oils, fuels, climb rates, propellers etc
  • Old pilot

    Started by Ken in the group Joke of the Day
    Part of group: Joke of the Day
      An old Pilot sat down at the Starbucks and ordered a cup of coffee. As he sat sipping his coffee, a young woman sat down next to him. She turned to the pilot and asked, 'Are you a real pilot?' He replied, 'Well,...
  • delivery

    Started by Monty in the group Joke of the Day
    Part of group: Joke of the Day
    a fedex guy came to my door announcing "sir, you have a small package". who told him?, and what's it to him anyway!
  • Alert service bulletin: Checking of the cylinder head assy.2/3 for ROTAX® Engine Type 912 and 914 (Series)

    Started by crayonbox in the group Airborne Windsports Australia - Microlights
    Due to deviation in the manufacturing process, some cylinder heads may have an oil leak in the intake channel. There is a possibility of small machined through holes, which can increase the oil consumption which may result in engine...
  • Flying the Air Creation Tanarg!

    Started by YFT in the group Air Creation Pilots - Satis-fly... your Passion.!
    This is a copy of some question that Henry asked me. Hi Henry, Don't envy me it was watching you that sealed the deal for me in getting a Tanarg. So how does it fly? I basicly grow roots into the aircraft each time I get into...
  • we love 'em anyway!

    Started by Monty in the group Joke of the Day
    Part of group: Joke of the Day
    one day, long ago, there was a woman who didn't whine, bitch or complain, but that was long ago, and just for that one day!
  • Tips and tricks for Landings

    Started by Dan H in the group Learning to Trike
    Part of group: Learning to Trike
    As a low time pilot, I'd certainly learn from some tips and tricks on landings from you seasoned pros. How about some responses with your stories or tips? For example, I've learned that the flare is significantly less on an...
  • Drift HD vs Drift Ghost

    Started by RizzyWizzy in the group Lights, Camera, Action!
    I am thinking of investing in my next camera. I am leaning more towards Drift camera. I have used GoPro in the past. What is the significant difference between Drift and the Ghost Drift other than the battery life? because the price difference is...
  • FIRST SOLO

    Started by Rebel in the group About Trike First Flights and First Solos
    DEAN JUST MADE HIS FIRST SOLO THIS MORNING IN LHC, IT WAS 31 DEGREES F. HE MADE THREE PERFECT LANDINGS I THOUGHT IT WAS COLD HERE UNTIL I SAW YOUR POST PAUL.
  • AirBorne Microlight /Trike Wing Nose Channel Mandatory Service Bulletins

    Started by crayonbox in the group Airborne Windsports Australia - Microlights
    I just came across a bulletin from 2003 that may be worth keeping in mind when you registration inspect your trike, and especially if your wing is older than 2004. http://www.airborne.com.au/pages/directive_pdf.php
  • What is the best way to get out of IFR conditions when trapped as a VFR pilot?

    Started by XC Triker in the group Learning to Trike
    Part of group: Learning to Trike
    Another tip I received today, seemed very topical to us: Q: What is the best way to get out of IFR conditions when trapped as a VFR pilot?  Bob Nardiello provides the answer...
  • Radio Antenna and radio performance

    Started by jeff trike in the group Trike Modifications and Improvements
    What type of radio antenna works for you?  By work I mean transmit well.  Just because you can hear someone 30 miles away doesn't mean they can hear you. I have an Air Whip...
  • XC GPS

    Started by Sally Tucker aka Deafladyhawk in the group Cross-Country Trikers
    Part of group: Cross-Country Trikers
    Hi, I'm looking to purchase GPS for my trike.   So many choice on Garmin, Tom-Tom, Navigator, etc.   What do you recommend for the GPS to use for XC?   My first xc would be from El Mirage to San Bernardino mountains, or other one from...
  • The DC-8 and the Trike (joke)

    Started by XC Triker in the group Joke of the Day
    Part of group: Joke of the Day
    One day the pilot of a Trike was told by the tower to hold short of the active runway while a DC-8 landed. The DC-8 landed, rolled out, turned around, and taxied back past the Trike. Some quick-witted comedian in the DC-8 crew got on the radio and...
  • Mid-Atlantic XC trikers

    Started by Doug Boyle in the group Cross-Country Trikers
    Part of group: Cross-Country Trikers
    Anyone flying XC can count on an overnight hanger in NC when passing through.  Call Doug (336) 414-2522 or Todd (336) 558-6800
  • My life is over ---funny saying

    Started by RizzyWizzy in the group Joke of the Day
    Part of group: Joke of the Day
    I got a teenage daughter and a menopausal wife. One's getting breasts, one's getting whiskers. My life is over. (BTW, If this offended someone I apologize, I thought it was funny).
  • My terrifying Trike flight story

    Started by RizzyWizzy in the group Learning to Trike
    Part of group: Learning to Trike
    Hi everyone, I would like to share a terrifying trike story. This happened back in 2009, this was the day before my solo.I think I will start with the moral of my story which is "If an instructor forces you to fly in conditions outside your comfort...
  • Santa and the FAA

    Started by Janet in the group Joke of the Day
    Part of group: Joke of the Day
    Santa Claus, like all pilots, gets regular visits from the Federal Aviation Administration, and the FAA examiner arrived last week for the pre-Christmas flight check.In preparation, Santa had the elves wash the sled and bathe all the reindeer. Santa...