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by slysi
Sat Feb 01, 2014 7:33 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 20040

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

Weather 3, Simon 0. :(
by slysi
Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:48 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: OOOHHH look what i found --
Replies: 31
Views: 2812

Re: OOOHHH look what i found --

Can you translate :)
by slysi
Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:47 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: GROOT VERLANG.................( le in die bed en vlieg )
Replies: 5
Views: 816

Re: GROOT VERLANG.................( le in die bed en vlieg )

No flying in JHB, it's p!ssing down :(
by slysi
Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:14 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 20040

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

Have not flown in a week and wx not looking good for tomorrow :( Starting to get withdrawal symptoms :cry:
by slysi
Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:26 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 20040

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

Ooooops, forgot to ask as I left before the problem was sorted (**) :oops:
by slysi
Thu Jan 30, 2014 9:49 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 20040

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

No flying today, wx :(

At least we finished the theory today so from now on we can fly, fly, fly :)
by slysi
Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:22 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 20040

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

THE IMPORTANCE OF CHECKS Arrived at Petit this morning for my scheduled lesson. Quite a bit of cloud around but not too low so all clear for flight. Discussed some of the circuit procedures with Juan as well as slide slipping. Sounds like fun. Pre flight done, start checks, radio call to commence ta...
by slysi
Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:56 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: First Solo
Replies: 7
Views: 1150

Re: First Solo

Well done Jono :)
by slysi
Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:00 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 20040

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

EK HET AMPER MIELIES GEPLOEG (**) Arrived bright and early at Petit Hangar number 1 this morning. I was looking forward to todays session after weather ruled out any flying on Wednesday afternoon. The usual morning routine which started with Juan taking me through some theory which was circuits, tak...
by slysi
Thu Jan 23, 2014 9:10 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 20040

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

Boo hoo :(. No training yesterday...weather not playing along. Let's hope tomorrow's weather plays along. I might get withdrawal symptoms ;)
by slysi
Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:19 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 20040

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

Thanks Stefan! See you later.
by slysi
Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:20 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 20040

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

Had a nice morning on Saturday, very hot but not so bumpy in the air. Did some more climbing and descending then level turns, climbing turns and descending turns. The feet are starting to work 8) Completed a whole bunch of theory as well! A nice 1.0 hrs logged. Total as at Saturday 5.7 hrs.... AND t...
by slysi
Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:34 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 20040

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

Yah, it was expensive indeed! Thanks for getting me a good deal ;) As a side comment to other members....I have looked at a few options for aeries i.e. Jabs, Savannah etc, but got a good deal from Stefan. If you are on the market for a Bushbaby, Explorer or Safari, he's your man. Really went out of ...
by slysi
Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:13 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 20040

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

Lekker Stefan! You have a good marketing strategy having a flight training school where you also make aeries.....it's like a kid in a candy shop :) Can't believe I am learning to fly and will have my own aerie waiting :) Now sing with me "I believe I can fly, I believe I can touch the sky......." Ex...
by slysi
Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...
Replies: 75
Views: 20040

Re: Simon takes to the air - The journey begins...

0.9 hours logged with Jean this morning. Some more theory on climbing and descending, all ok. Now to the skies and practice.....flipping feet! Need to relax them..... Frustrating from that point if view but still a lekker flight and loving every minute. Medical tomorrow. Total hours logged.....4.7 a...