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by Free Spirit
Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:14 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: New Cato Ridge Flying School
Replies: 13
Views: 2631

Re: New Cato Ridge Flying School

Thanks John, could not have said it better. We had a really good response at the Durban airshow - hope to get all of them all in the air. vhpy vhpy Thanks to the well-wishers. Keen to see you all there soon. Jean, the last time we met was in FASX about 7 years ago :shock: so time you come this side ...
by Free Spirit
Sun Jul 22, 2012 4:26 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: New Cato Ridge Flying School
Replies: 13
Views: 2631

New Cato Ridge Flying School

Good luck to Trevor and Carol with their new flying school at Emoyeni, Cato Ridge. Great vibe :lol: , accommodation :wink: , bar (^^) and of course great flying. Pop in over a weekend for some good fun.
by Free Spirit
Sun Jun 26, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: No fly-ins in Durban area?
Replies: 15
Views: 2776

Re: No fly-ins in Durban area?

Fully agree with AndyG. We will take it as it comes. Maybe you can make it a working fly-in. Get the fellow aviators to help you fix the place :wink: :wink:

Btw where do you stay for the Wild Coast fly away?
by Free Spirit
Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:47 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: No fly-ins in Durban area?
Replies: 15
Views: 2776

Re: No fly-ins in Durban area?

That sounds more like it vhpy vhpy vhpy. I will have to drive in as I don't have my own plane at the moment, :oops: but I will be there!!
by Free Spirit
Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:24 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: No fly-ins in Durban area?
Replies: 15
Views: 2776

Re: No fly-ins in Durban area?

Now that's the spirit AndyG. Its really difficult for newcomers to know where to go if nobody talks about it. With such stunning weather we should have a brekkie flyin every month. I am more than willing to help organise. vhpy

PS I am an EAA member...
by Free Spirit
Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:50 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: No fly-ins in Durban area?
Replies: 15
Views: 2776

No fly-ins in Durban area?

There are fly-ins all over the country - even the remotest of Karoo dorps have one. Absolutely everywhere BUT in Durban and surrounding areas. Only the Battlefields one but thats not really for small planes. What's the issue here?? No clubs, jolly pubs NOTHING. Ok ok, I know there are 3 airfields bu...
by Free Spirit
Fri Nov 19, 2010 9:37 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: New North Coast LSA and Microlight airfield
Replies: 47
Views: 25507

Re: New North Coast LSA and Microlight airfield

I can vote for that!!! vhpy vhpy
by Free Spirit
Sat Oct 23, 2010 12:30 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: New North Coast LSA and Microlight airfield
Replies: 47
Views: 25507

Re: New North Coast LSA and Microlight airfield

This is the best news I've had in a long time vhpy Congratulations!! I'm sure it was a long, hard battle with the authorities.
by Free Spirit
Wed Jan 14, 2009 6:54 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Where are you now?
Replies: 446
Views: 80497

Re: Where are you now?

In Dubai. Arrived here yesterday, had a meeting in the office here and then off to Mall of Emirates and Madinat. Had dinner at The Meat Co and then stopped off at Ku-Bu (Radisson Hotel) for a few drinks, back to our hotel and a few more drinks at the Sports Bar and then The Balcony. Bed by 1am and ...
by Free Spirit
Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Has anyone seen the Icon AS?
Replies: 4
Views: 1202

Re: Has anyone seen the Icon AS?

Yes, I saw it at Oshkosh. AWESOME. If it goes into production I will stand in the front of the queue! Why can't all aircraft cockpits look like this???
by Free Spirit
Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:29 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: CAPE TOWN - CHRISTMAS BALL - Tickets R150.
Replies: 109
Views: 21385

Re: CAPE TOWN - CHRISTMAS BALL - Tickets R150.

Grumpy, yes, I now have to be content with flying in the desert. :cry: :cry: instead of rolling hills and canola fields.But hey its flying!!

Please have a 'ball' and you don't have to behave. :lol: :lol:
by Free Spirit
Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:08 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: 'CONTIES' - DISASTER RELIEF Fundraiser
Replies: 70
Views: 11177

Re: 'CONTIES' - DISASTER RELIEF Fundraiser

2 tickets for me thanks. Long distance transfer so be patient!
by Free Spirit
Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:02 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: CAPE TOWN - CHRISTMAS BALL - Tickets R150.
Replies: 109
Views: 21385

Re: CAPE TOWN - CHRISTMAS BALL - Tickets R150.

WHY DID YOU NEVER HAVE THINGS LIKE THIS WHEN I WAS AROUND????? :evil:

Please have a good one on behalf of me. vhpy vhpy vhpy (^^) (^^) (^^)
by Free Spirit
Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:12 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Tornado at Contermanskloof
Replies: 103
Views: 24097

Re: Tornado at Contermanskloof

Free Spirit, you can never be an ex- WCMC member, it always stay part of you. But you are in so much trouble for not letting us know you are in country. tsch! tsch! tsch! Sorry Gadget :oops: :oops: I'm here for a quickie. Was convinced you guys will not miss me :? Next time when I'm here over a wee...
by Free Spirit
Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:19 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Tornado at Contermanskloof
Replies: 103
Views: 24097

Re: Tornado at Contermanskloof

I so happen to be in the Cape at the moment. Was driving from the airport to Wellington on Saturday afternoon and nearly drove past there. Just as well I did not! As ex WCMC member my sincerent :cry: :cry: thoughts with all who lost aircraft. This is absolutely awefull!!