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by franss
Thu May 20, 2010 11:48 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: NAMPU AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Replies: 2
Views: 1499

Re: NAMPU AGRICULTURAL SHOW

Yes,indeed we visited the RAF display.Very nice looking aircraft with a high quality finish.Met Eben senior and junior.Know them from the forum but now at least i can put a face to the names.Vey nice people,as all Gyronaughts are.
franns
Very proud SYCAMORE owner
ZU-CCN
Rhino
by franss
Wed May 19, 2010 8:11 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: NAMPU AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Replies: 2
Views: 1499

NAMPU AGRICULTURAL SHOW

Yesterday i had the privilige to fly to Bothaville for this show.We flew from Wagtail Aviation,6 Gyros and 1 cessna.We had a truly nice day at the show and i want to thank The Wagtail crew for organising the logistics for this trip.Well done guys.Yesterday i met some more remarkable Gyronaughts and ...
by franss
Sun May 16, 2010 7:34 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Survived Engine Out this morning.
Replies: 52
Views: 6464

Re: Survived Engine Out this morning.

Veels geluk Len,wel gedaan.Dit is die eerste keer dat ek hoor van n 914 faling in vlug.Dit is wel moontlik om n meganiese pomp in serie met die bestaande pompe te sit.Monteer op die ratkas waar daar voorsiening voor gemaak is.Ek stel baie belang om te weet waarom die alternator gevaal het.Ek weet va...
by franss
Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:13 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: The M24 Orion has landed!
Replies: 29
Views: 5459

Re: The M24 Orion has landed!

franss,
Veels geluk Len,ek is oortuig jy gaan baie plesier uit hierdie aerie kry.Is die idee dat sy deel word van die vliegskool?"Enclosed " Gyro's word al hoe meer populer.Die ander mense sal nog bykom.
franss
Rhino
Sycamore Mk1 ZU-CCN
by franss
Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:13 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Anthony Accident
Replies: 12
Views: 2418

Re: Anthony Accident

franss
What a relief,please lay of the maintanance for a while.
Sycamore Mk1 ZU-CCN
Rhino
by franss
Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:15 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Manifold Pressure
Replies: 5
Views: 1016

Re: Manifold Pressure

Hak,
Valid points.After take off and BUMPH checks you can quikly see manifold pressure is still in turbo.I have to make use of turbo for take off and ease back as soon as i can on the turbo.
franss
Sycamore Mk 1
Rhino
ZU-CCN
by franss
Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:01 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro Copter inroduction/demo flight
Replies: 16
Views: 2428

Re: Gyro Copter inroduction/demo flight

franss
Len ek hoop nie jy skeep ZU-RDR af nie.
franss
Rhino
ZU-CCN
by franss
Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:40 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Anthony Accident
Replies: 12
Views: 2418

Re: Anthony Accident

franss
Anthony,I am convinced that you will recover to your old self in no time.Terribly sorry to recieve this news.Hope CONDOR will keep us posted on your situation.
Greetings
franss
Sycamore ZU-CCN
by franss
Fri Jan 15, 2010 7:11 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Koch Chart for DA takeoff and perfomance
Replies: 2
Views: 1290

Re: Koch Chart for DA takeoff and perfomance

Thank you MORPH
I like this.No use knowing the DA.Applying this info in a meaningfull manner is important.
franss
Rhino
ZU-CCN SYCAMORE
by franss
Mon Dec 21, 2009 9:11 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon Gyro
Replies: 677
Views: 192970

Re: Xenon Gyro

franss
Sycamore Mk1
Rhino
ZU-CCN
Marius en Juanita,veels geluk met julle nuwe vliegtiug.Ek glo julle gaan baie plesier ondervind.Ek verloor nou my stalmaats,gaan maar alleen wees in hanger 1by Rhino.
by franss
Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:55 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Happy Birthday LearJet
Replies: 5
Views: 1015

Re: Happy Birthday LearJet

Dave,
Congratulations.Hope there is some sort of festiveties today.Have one on me.
franss
by franss
Sun Dec 13, 2009 9:36 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Kittyhawk Gyro forced landing
Replies: 50
Views: 7858

Re: Kittyhawk Gyro forced landing

Hi Gunther, Quickly had a look at your posting.Very interesting.I have seen with drag racing that the driven wheels increase in diameter substantially during the quarter mile.The object is to get the wheels spinning before the cristmas tree gives the go.They actually pour flammable liqoud on the tyr...
by franss
Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:06 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Kittyhawk Gyro forced landing
Replies: 50
Views: 7858

Re: Kittyhawk Gyro forced landing

Vertical Tango, I agree that developing an instrument like that migt not be a viable proposition for retail.What i am very interested in is to try and determine wether pilots have the right tools to his/her aid to have peace of mind when flying in conditions that is doubtfull.Remember that you lande...
by franss
Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:26 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Kittyhawk Gyro forced landing
Replies: 50
Views: 7858

Re: Kittyhawk Gyro forced landing

Hi Len / Mak go check this out. The only problem is they dont ship outside the USA. http://www.kestrelmeters.com/Kestrel-Meters-by-Function/Kestrel_Meters_Density_Altitude/index.cat This link helps you select the meter suiting your requirements http://www.nkhome.com/ww/selector/ I would be very int...
by franss
Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:54 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Downdraft induced accidents. Busting the myth...
Replies: 32
Views: 8848

Re: Downdraft induced accidents. Busting the myth...

Hi Learjet, Mabe it is time to revise the calibrated and generic way of training.Gyros differ and therefore the method in training must be different.What Jetranger is doing is a step in the right direction,and he is probably going to get some stick for it,but for the sake of safety we cannot stick t...