Shhhhhh!

Look, don’t say this too loudly because whenever I decide to do something, something else that’s out of my control then usually happens to put the mockers on it. And I’m not just being paranoid either … or am I? 😕

Here’s what happened.

We’ve just enjoyed a very pleasant May Day Bank Holiday here in the UK. The weather was forecast to be fine and calm yesterday morning with the wind backing to WSW and freshening later in the day. So I decided on Sunday to see if Rosie could fit in a flight first thing, if it didn’t mess up her plans for the rest of the holiday. She said she’d see how she felt early in the morning because she was suffering from a painful knee which would make it difficult for her to fly. Anyway, she phoned first thing yesterday to say that she couldn’t do it, so that was the end of that.

So while finishing my breakfast and enjoying another cup of tea, I was browsing the microlight ads as I often do. And there near the top was a new ad – Breaking AX3, most parts available, POA. The ad said that a low hours, recently serviced Rotax 503 engine was available so I rang the number. Yup, it was a 503 DC/DI (dual carbs, dual ignition) and yes, there was also an electric start, and the gearbox, and a complete exhaust, and the carbs all in good condition. This is exactly what MYRO (yes, my old mate G-MYRO which I still have a great fondness for) needs to get back into the air. This was too good to miss.

I’m fed up with keep putting things on hold. I phoned Rosie and we agreed that I’d buy MYRO off her next month subject to getting the engine etc at the right price. Then I phoned the AX3 seller and did a deal.

So MYRO is now back on again and this time I’m committed. I’ll be going down to the West Country in a day or so to pick up the engine and see what else I might need. Rosie tells me that in addition to the items I’ve already mentioned I’ll need the battery and mount plus the cabling, as MZEL which now has the MYRO kit, was originally a pull-start machine. I’ll also need the fuel primer pump and pressure gauge and I’m thinking I might take a look at the screen and instrument panel too, as although not essential, MYRO’s ones had both seen better days and this might be a one-off chance to replace them economically.

This is really exciting. I was so sad that the MYRO thing fell through last Winter but hopefully this time it will all come together. I’ve got to start thinking about clearing my garage again (that was the only source of relief when MYRO fell through before) so I can get the space I need to work. The garage is very small, but I’ll manage. I have no idea what the timing will be and bear in mind that the priority will still be to see if we can sell Our Trike now the season has begun.

I doubt I’ll fly again this week because the weather forecasts are not good (the old enemy, high winds again) and Rosie is then going away on hols for a week. So I’ve got that time to get everything organised. I doubt I’ll be able to get MYRO sorted this Summer (but what the heck, who knows..) but at least I can look forward to flying my own aircraft next year.

But shhhhh ….. keep it quiet, will you? 😉