Thanks guys. Grumpy told me today that he put the post on, and I should have a look at all the well-wishes. :oops: I've had a number of family members comment 'well done on becoming a pilot' :? How do you answer that one :shock: I've tried to tell them that I have been a pilot for 13 years... but it...

What sort of AGL's do you guys fly to get the engine off ability. Depends on the conditions, I don't usually like to switch my engine off under 1000' AGL, which gives you only about 2min worth of options with no lift, but usually enough time to restart if you have to. In ridge-soaring conditions, l...

Round-about the Noodsberg area, David and I both had the same though. Land at the polo-field and call it off. It would have been a great idea if the polo-field was not down-wind of the factory, and we both decided that pushing on would be best. I asked him to radio JHB Information and ask them for w...

I have been waiting for Grumpy to tell the story... he is such a great teller or tales... Last year we flew some fashion-designers from India and their South African friend Adam Levin (writer of two great books Aidsafari and Wondersafari- if you ever look for some unusual reads). After their quick 2...

Sorry, posted the same thing twice.

I think I will ask Grumpy to do the second installment, from Ithala - Sodwana - Richardsbay - La Mercy...

When we flew the Nationals last year, plenty of people had their engines off and flew like that for well over an hour (I think I was around 1hr 40 engine off, and grumpy around 2hours 20 engine idling :twisted: ). It is one of the standard tasks, so you will be surprised how many people are good at ...

Great reply Morph and Demon... The best weather site to use for making the decision is http://www.weathersa.co.za/glider/aero.htm You can get the wind direction at different levels at different times. It is amazingly accurate and although not valid far in advance (tomorrow's wind today), its one of ...

Good luck DH... thinking of you both.

I am not going to sleep tonight... this looks really freaky

The cold can get you in all sorts of aircraft. I flew the C182 for the skydivers at PMB on Sunday (very hot), and on Monday (very, very cold). The door is off for easy exits and at 11500', my left hand couldn't open any more from around the yoke, my right hand was OK 'cause I was sitting on it most ...

Thanks guys

Didn't know Grumpy was going to shout from the rooftops.

Still enjoy flying the trike most of all....

I can understand the frustration for some people, but having a radio on board is not even a legal requirement for NTCA, and I think that is the way it should stay. Your eyes are your best companion in flight. It will be far more important to teach people proper radio procedure, but also remember, th...

Where it all started... Hi George, How old is the airframe? Can you send some pictures? Regards, Hi Lyn, George is not talking to you because you offended him. THats what you women will never understand - forget about his "airframe". You always wanna see a picture !!! Why does it matter what he look...

demon wrote:so why dont you come along

Still a bit under-prepared for the exam tomorrow

Would have been great though

Oh how I wish I could join you... :roll: Am sitting on the family farm, studying for my PPL instructor exams tomorrow. Can just about see Rietfontein from here. :) I am going to be very jealous when you fly past. :mrgreen: The last time I flew a trike was about 2 weeks ago, on the 21st of April, whe...