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by blainec
Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:41 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: GT 450 is there an agent in SA
Replies: 4
Views: 997

GT 450 is there an agent in SA

After at least a 12 year gap in my trike flying ,I am cosidering returning back to my routes , I really like the look of the GT 450 .I know its a full import and with the present exchange rates its not going to be cheap , but I would really like someone to point me in the right direction of getting ...
by blainec
Tue Jul 01, 2008 4:43 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: MT-03 FOR SALE
Replies: 1
Views: 1155

MT-03 FOR SALE

My MT-03 Gyro is for sale , it is brand new and to be honest a very reluctant sale. If interested go to aircraft for sale and see details : MT-03 ZU-EUM.

regards
Blaine
by blainec
Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:33 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Posting a picture
Replies: 3
Views: 1119

Posting a picture

Hi Guys , I have an aircraft for sale and would like to post a picture with my advertisement. I am to doff to be able to insert the picture.Can one of you IT computer wizards please explain in layman terms to an old caveman how the hell to do it .

thanks
Blaine
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by blainec
Wed Jun 04, 2008 4:52 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: One question ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1395

Re: One question ?

LDEL , if my memory serves me correctly there were 6 of us landing in a row , you were near the back. first picture shows you doing a slow fly by , second is with the afterburner on. Obviously camera man was not using a fast enough shutter speed , hence no gyro in the picture :twisted: must of been ...
by blainec
Thu May 22, 2008 10:26 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Pietersburg Helicopter fly in 24 May 08
Replies: 1
Views: 771

Pietersburg Helicopter fly in 24 May 08

I am interested to know how many gyro pilots intend going to the Pietersburg helicopter flyi in this weekend . Myself and Roelf Palm will be leaving from Springs at 7:00 am and hopefully pick up some guys from Kittyhawk along the way. The weather looks good , should be fun. I would like to meet the ...
by blainec
Sat May 03, 2008 9:53 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Groblersdal Fly-in
Replies: 12
Views: 3064

Re: Groblersdal Fly-in

For what it is worth I am the guy standing on the far right of the photo . Blaine Carstens I flew in with Roelf , this was my first fly In with a gyro and I really enjoyed it , thanks guys. I am definately in for Pietersburg on 24 May .

Siver MT-03 reg ZU - EUM
by blainec
Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:13 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Cross Country of Note
Replies: 26
Views: 4933

Re: Cross Country of Note

Well Well Well , Mr Bird I am suitably impressed , I was beginning to wonder if EHY was ever going to escape the Circus cabbage patch . Now with that type of fuel consumption and a reasonable speed it must be one of the cheepest ways to enjoy cross countries.Now that you know what fun it is I expect...
by blainec
Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:58 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: President's Trophy Air Race for Microlights???
Replies: 24
Views: 3646

My mate Chris and I have often discussed how you would go about the handicapping. If you consider all the rotax 912 planes that now fall in the microlight or sports pilot category the speed ranges from a Cheetah at around 90 mph to a samba at max permisable 120 mph. The solution is to allow each ent...
by blainec
Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Adopt a PPL pilot
Replies: 11
Views: 1759

I have a PPL and have just puchased a gyro .I went solo today and words cannot describe how lekker it was. I assure you that as soon as I have comlpeted my gyro licence I will be taking my PPL buddies for a flip . It vhpy may cause a couple of devorces and stretch the finances but when these guys se...
by blainec
Mon Jan 28, 2008 1:06 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Sunday flying.........
Replies: 5
Views: 991

Hi Slider , without trying to hijack your post I was wondering what distance the strip that runs parallel to the road is at Que Sera , and whether it would be safe to come in with a gyro . I see trees onthe one side and a high tower and power lines on the other. Yesterday the boys were wheeliing up ...
by blainec
Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:10 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Attitude When........
Replies: 21
Views: 3764

Skidmark , I have been through this a number of times in my life motorcycling , skydiving , flying both trikes and ppl bliks. I went through a period of doubting my own ability. I beleive the only way to get your confidence in yourself back is get a good instructor to spend an hour or two with you a...