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by stertwiel
Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Fanie Keyser tel num??
Replies: 2
Views: 659

Re: Fanie Keyser tel num??

Pm sent
by stertwiel
Thu Oct 20, 2011 10:32 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: The Santjie White Fund (For when we need Search and Rescue)
Replies: 30
Views: 14632

Re: The Santjie White Fund (For when we need Search and Resc

Hi
If i had to pay for every oepsie, flying related, i have to take out a bond. Put R100 in today. I'm spreading the word amongst me fellow aviators to donate.
by stertwiel
Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:05 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Uitenhage Aero Club Fly in. Nov 5, 2011
Replies: 9
Views: 2584

Re: Uitenhage Aero Club Fly in. Nov 5, 2011

Is it still on?, how many guys flying in!
by stertwiel
Fri Aug 26, 2011 2:01 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Uitenhage Aero Club Fly in. Nov 5, 2011
Replies: 9
Views: 2584

Re: Uitenhage Aero Club Fly in. Nov 5, 2011

Sounds good, i will be flying in on the Saterday , will confirm closer to the time
by stertwiel
Sat Feb 19, 2011 9:36 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: SWELLENDAM AIRSHOW 4-6 March 2011
Replies: 21
Views: 4671

Re: SWELLENDAM AIRSHOW 4-6 March 2011

Like to go, hope they sort the accom out, bit steep for me at this stage, not all aircraft owners have a lot of money!!!, anyway, thought it was a fly inn, not airshow, not the same!, but lets see what happens....
by stertwiel
Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Wings Park
Replies: 22
Views: 3399

Re: Wings Park

Friendliest bunch of aviators at Wingspark, thanx to ALL of you, i had a awesome weekend vhpy
by stertwiel
Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Wings Park
Replies: 22
Views: 3399

Re: Wings Park

Will be there, weather permits from st francis side, will there be some mogas for sale?, will need 20 liters
by stertwiel
Thu Jan 27, 2011 6:34 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: What rpm on take-off should i have!
Replies: 8
Views: 1756

What rpm on take-off should i have!

Ok, so depending if you got a VB prop / ground adjustable,fxed, and what your needs is, climb or crouse!, my cinario(hoop dis reg gespel), i have a kitfox classic 4, with round cowl.I have a fixed pitch FITI prop, very smooth, very quiet, good looking, but want climb performance.I get 4850 rpm on ta...
by stertwiel
Wed Jan 12, 2011 7:22 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: What prop to use
Replies: 13
Views: 2177

Re: What prop to use

Thanx for all the feedback so far, its been of great help, keep it coming.Stupid vraag, how smooth is the p prop vs a 3blade comp, the 3 bladeder will be smoother, but how smooth is the 2 blade wood?
by stertwiel
Sat Jan 08, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: What prop to use
Replies: 13
Views: 2177

Re: What prop to use

Thanks for feedback so far, see the savanna fly's with Kiev, looks like a nice prop, will phone John Waterson about it.Anybody had bad experiences with Ivo??
by stertwiel
Fri Jan 07, 2011 7:49 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: What prop to use
Replies: 13
Views: 2177

What prop to use

I am asking on behalf of my friend, who has a kitfox 4, and installing a 100hp ratex in it, what propellar to use.There is various opinions, but a ground adjustable to start with seems a good idea.So many recon comp not the way to go,(they break up) any good advise would be appreciated.The idea is n...
by stertwiel
Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:08 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: ST FRANCIS BREAKFAST FLY IN 28 DEC 2010
Replies: 8
Views: 1720

Re: ST FRANCIS BREAKFAST FLY IN 28 DEC 2010

Ok Barry, thanks for the invite, we will support u, always keen on a fly in.In regards of userfriendly airstrip, i am sure that some will agree on that, not blaming Barry, its complicated.Dropped pass of there once in a Baron, had to pay R700 landing fee, or is it a fine!,felt like one!, but lets fo...
by stertwiel
Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: ST FRANCIS BREAKFAST FLY IN 28 DEC 2010
Replies: 8
Views: 1720

Re: ST FRANCIS BREAKFAST FLY IN 28 DEC 2010

O yes! i remember last time i was there,.. have you ever met unfriendly aviators!!!, no one to welcome you, or even try n conversation, the locals sat on all the chairs available, making the visitors feel........, the place has a reputation, feels like flying into DRC where anti aircraft guns point ...
by stertwiel
Mon Mar 29, 2010 3:20 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Pilot fined R12 000 for low-flying
Replies: 45
Views: 9055

Re: Pilot fined R12 000 for low-flying

Lets not thrive on shooting fellow pilots down, even if he made a boo boo, but lets all learn from it, once again if this site is going the avcom route it would be a shame.Yes he was wrong,and so most of us, but he is being caught out.Stick to the rules out there, maintain a high level of profesiona...
by stertwiel
Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: a Question about the "chat channel" - 123.45
Replies: 37
Views: 4607

Re: a Question about the "chat channel" - 123.45

U so right Koala Amazing how unprofesional lisensed ac operators can be!, nothing wrong having a 123.45 chat, but its like a kid getting a walkie talkie for x mas, might as well stand on the ground chatting, seems like they forget to enjoy the flying part.But hey, lets not get nasty, or let this sit...