Ivor Link

Blenheim

New Zealand

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
ZODIAC XL
Project Status
Just started
Building From
Plans-only
Building Experience
Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Divisional Manager TH Barnes
Ex Rhodesian - Police Air Wing
Ex South African National EAA Judge

Comment Wall:

  • philip cronje

    Hi Ivor.
    glad to hear another XL in JHB. There are now 3 XL in JHB , a XL in Capetown and a CH650 in PE! Tis excludes all the HD and HDS in SA already.
    My website is www.bunduaviation.com and tel 083 485 2427

    regards
    Philip

    Feb 6, 2009

  • philip cronje

    Hi Ivor. When do want to do the workshop? Anytime it suits you. We can do the workshop at my hanger at Kitty Hawk!
    Let me know.

    regards
    Philip

    Feb 6, 2009

  • Mike van Rensburg

    Hi Ivor, welcome. I'm the guy starting the CH650 in PE. It is plans built as well.

    Regards

    Mike

    Feb 16, 2009

  • Eric Addison

    Hi lvor welcome
    95 kg 75 hp at 3200 rpm Prop 58 dx36 p
    Regards
    Eric

    Mar 5, 2009

  • Mike van Rensburg

    Hi Ivor
    Unfortunately I cant comment on whether the 650 wing incidence is different to the 601 as I dont have 601 plans. & Yes I do think the 650 is sexier!!!
    There has been a few incidents with 601's of late I agree, but I don't think it should be a worry if we stick to the plans & build meticulously. It is a very well designed aircraft.
    Have you ever checked up to see how many RV crashes there are? & no one will tell you that its a bad plane!
    I do believe that in most cases human error creeps in either in the build or the flying. Accidents do happen but its not going to put me off of building & flying my 650.
    If you'd like to look at the 650 plans I am up in Gauteng fairly regularly. Just let me know & we can make a plan.

    Regards
    Mke

    Mar 5, 2009

  • Mike van Rensburg

    Hi Ivor. I will be in Jhb for a while tomorrow & then on to Nelspruit for a few days.Not sure yet where I'll be on the 12th but would love to join you if I am in Jhb area. My cell: 0 eight four 401 seven 0 six five. I land around 09:30. Call me if you have time to meet tomorrow sometime. Otherwise we can make arrangements towards the end of the week.

    Regards

    Mike

    Mar 8, 2009

  • James Roberts

    Hi Ivor, Good to see another person building an XL in JHB. I am building one on the west rand so it is a bit further afield but if you are in the area give me a shout.

    Cheers

    James

    Jul 26, 2009