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For those who have been wondering what is happening in Ghana - well, we have a few challenges! You can read our latest newsletter in the PDF below...
We are also working on a radiator gantry for the 701/750 for the Rotax 912iS (and the other Rotax installation, but we are working on improved cooling for the iS at the moment) and a really simple cowling modification that goes with it. We expect to carry out flight tests next week, and, if all goes well, will share…
ContinueAdded by Jonathan Porter on August 26, 2013 at 3:06am — No Comments
Our drop tests went 100% to plan. We now start working on how to get our new project to reach the tougher parts of West Africa with the 750 platform (more load, more range!). Thank you Zenith and Rotax for making it possible!
Added by Jonathan Porter on April 18, 2013 at 10:32am — No Comments
Those who know what we do will remember that we are authorised to drop health education materials to rural communities using our specially modified, Rotax 912iS powered, STOL CH 701 aircraft. As part of this we made the first ever aerial supply drops into the Afram…
ContinueAdded by Jonathan Porter on March 18, 2013 at 6:30am — 3 Comments
Building Zenith aircraft is a pleasure we all enjoy. Being a little more than 'naive' my team got to build the aircraft, the hangars and the airfield - as well as work on the regulations and approvals process for Ghana! Today, we administer the training and assessment, as well as licence issue for the National Licence (LSA equivalent) on behalf of the Authorities. It has been a long journey, and we have further to go.…
ContinueAdded by Jonathan Porter on November 29, 2012 at 10:28pm — 7 Comments
It is hard to believe that it is nearly one month since the annual pilgrimage of the faithful came to an end. We are all back in Ghana, and busy getting ready to start 4 more girls from the bushlands on a 4 year programme of learning to fly, build and maintain aircraft, run an airfield and use a computer...as well as drive a tractor and a truck! …
ContinueAdded by Jonathan Porter on August 28, 2012 at 3:20am — 4 Comments
Ghana will be back at Oshkosh this year - and we are camping!
Not only will Patricia Mawuli be back but we hope to also bring the only disabled student pilot in Ghana too, Lydia (she is 16). If you are likely to be at Oshkosh, and particularly camping, and would like to share some stories of building and flying in Ghana, West Africa,…
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