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by Bruce Mac
Fri Sep 30, 2005 7:00 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Supersticions, good luck charms, beliefs etc
Replies: 21
Views: 4431

supersticions

I always used to cross my seat-belts after flying when securing and parking the aircraft. Nige, one of my instructors asked me WTF am I doing?! Said that was a seriously bad thing to do! Must admit, not very supersticious but have never done it again!
Bruce
by Bruce Mac
Sat Sep 17, 2005 8:57 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Aimanship (long topic)
Replies: 6
Views: 2287

Aimanship (long topic)

Hi Folks, After reading one or two postings on trike phobia etc, thought that I might send something in on "Airmanship" This covers a broad spectrum of aviation phenomena which I will explain shortly. My original flying instructor was an ex RAF fighter pilot who went on to fly for various airlines a...
by Bruce Mac
Sun Sep 11, 2005 8:50 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: What GPS to go for in a Gyro
Replies: 23
Views: 3671

GPS

The Garmin 196 is an excellent Gps. It has endless functions and will keep you advised on airspaces throughout Africa. It is also upgradable and keeps you up to date by downloading new information. It is well within your price range. The 296 is also great with colour graphics but does not do a lot m...
by Bruce Mac
Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:45 am
Forum: Airfields, Destinations and Contacts
Topic: Bushveld fly-inn in the Lowveld
Replies: 0
Views: 1193

Bushveld fly-inn in the Lowveld

Am trying to arrange a fly-inn to a lodge in the Klaserie Game Reserve. Can comfortably sleep 8 and can push it to 10. Beautiful 900m long airstrip and big hangar. Would be on a self catoring basis at very moderate rates. Including game drives in a big 5 area. Home of Airborne African Adventures. Pl...