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by Junkie
Tue Apr 24, 2007 10:10 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Junkie's Accident - a debate regarding claims and insurance
Replies: 110
Views: 16025

:cry: JUDGEMENT ON MY DAD i probably should not be getting involved on this website but HOW DARE any put false judgement (as on page 3 of this forum by a certain person we all know WHO) on my DAD! HOW DARE YOU! he would never endanger/act the fool hurt ANYONE or himself while flying HIS OWN or ANYON...
by Junkie
Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:13 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Sailplanes
Replies: 9
Views: 1452

..... truly a sport of Kings Yep - this is a form of 'active' flying and the best learning platform going- it has long spells of total silence and serenity, punctuated by thermaling whenever the opportunity is presented - it a technical sport and requires the mind to be engaged fullly in planning fl...
by Junkie
Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:56 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Kortbroek wants to close Farm strips!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1338

Kortbroek wants to close Farm strips!!

http://avcom.co.za/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16011&start=30&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight Avcom topic Hell guys - i think all of us need to sit up and take note ... this is serious shit and need to Get MISASA, ACoSA & the rest behind a campaign to stip this crap Mike, Neil - what is going down !
by Junkie
Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:58 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Custom Stickers
Replies: 13
Views: 2137

.. sounds like u need to go all the way and give it a custome paint job too.. :P itl be worth every dime 8)
Enjoy
by Junkie
Tue Dec 19, 2006 10:39 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Dead-stick landings
Replies: 4
Views: 1247

Yup Smily - accuracy and direction of landing in the zone are key.. pointless otherwise.. every pilot should undergo glider training before moving on .. such a bloody pity we dont at FAFK.

Come on Wintervogel .. lets get a winch and some gliders there and we can have some REAL fun
by Junkie
Tue Dec 19, 2006 10:34 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Gone Solo
Replies: 10
Views: 1890

Jolly goood show ol bean - spiffing .. What ! :P =D* (^^)
by Junkie
Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:48 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Cross wind landing in a trike
Replies: 17
Views: 5549

Fly the plane, use ALL the controls at your disposal - incl power, don't be tempted to roundout higher than 2 -3m, to ensuure you get into and stay in ground effect and fly along until you and the plane are ready to touch down. Dont force the front wheel down to avoid goosewalking, and once on the g...
by Junkie
Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:32 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Autolube and Quicksilver Two stroke oil
Replies: 11
Views: 2781

Just remember that you can throw all your Metric tools away now cause your now in the realm of W, BS & AF(mostly) so its 1/4, 1/2 / 3/4 5/8, 5/16, 7/16 11/16 19/32 , etc hee hee hee :twisted: :lol: AND its all AN hardware - no more std hardware variety cheapo bolts & nuts for you from now on Just ki...
by Junkie
Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:19 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Trike with a tail?
Replies: 4
Views: 1071

gazactly as described above - aid stability of the cart and improve directional control - incl on landing I guess...
Big G and Demon would best answer this from actual experience.
Mostly the spats were using without the tall fins are just for pretty really
by Junkie
Mon Dec 18, 2006 10:47 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Trike with a tail?
Replies: 4
Views: 1071

Some Manufactureres added a fin to the wings (eg Mainair) in the past, this trend seems to waning and i guess the wing designers realised its not worth the extra effort/cost to make, and also trend now switched to "wheel fins' on the rear wheels to provide directional stability to the trike unit rat...
by Junkie
Mon Dec 18, 2006 10:06 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Autolube and Quicksilver Two stroke oil
Replies: 11
Views: 2781

Screw the Autolube... but you could keep tank and use it as a handy means of transporting oil :-)

Enjoy the Gem :wink:
by Junkie
Mon Dec 18, 2006 10:00 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: MERRY XMAS !!
Replies: 18
Views: 2426

DITTO to one an all.... :lol:
by Junkie
Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:12 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Cape Town cancelled
Replies: 5
Views: 1117

:shock: jelle kouevooltjie's is mal ne! ... :lol: 8)
by Junkie
Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:15 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Busy year with accidents...
Replies: 6
Views: 1261

Thanks Stan - we should also remember that bar a very few lucky ones who live next to or on their own fields... we have to DRIVE to get to and from our fields... Thats the most dangerous part of flying these days.. :P :P

Keep safe and DRIVE & FLY carefully 8)