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by Biggles
Fri Aug 26, 2011 6:10 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SPOT personal sat trackers
Replies: 6
Views: 1080

Re: SPOT personal sat trackers

I will do that. Its just a pity it is GSM. You will be surprised where there is no cel reception once you are out of the usual areas... I did a precautionary on a beach up the west coast once, and with no functioning PTT, and no cel coverage I was v.happy when the engine started.
by Biggles
Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:47 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SPOT personal sat trackers
Replies: 6
Views: 1080

Re: SPOT personal sat trackers

cobra wrote:have a look on their website, south africa does not have coverage

You are right :( Pity as they would be perfect. And it is mildly annoying that there is nothing like this with coverage in SA
by Biggles
Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:54 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SPOT personal sat trackers
Replies: 6
Views: 1080

SPOT personal sat trackers

http://www.findmespot.eu/en/index.php?cid=101 I will be getting one of these. A couple of hundred US. I recently travelled with a travel journo who had one and swore by it. In the jungle od SAmerica he hit the SOS button due to a medical emergency and he has a Special Forces team come meet him in t...
by Biggles
Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:05 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Fuel Flow Meter
Replies: 7
Views: 1888

Re: Fuel Flow Meter

I have MGL and appart from the fuel flow... the incorperated programable fuel level sender is a god send. especially on our wonky shaped tanks. Once calibrated the fuel shown is what is in the tank.
by Biggles
Sat May 21, 2011 10:25 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: ICASA radio licenses cancelled
Replies: 42
Views: 7966

Re: ICASA radio licenses cancelled

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I bet it is not that easy to have your TV license cancelled... ##
by Biggles
Mon May 09, 2011 12:52 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Where to buy a PPT
Replies: 7
Views: 1303

Re: Where to buy a PPT

I splashed out on the airmagic wireless PTT. No wire from pod to bar anymore:) Its not what I would call a necessary upgrade but I am happy to be rid of another wire.
by Biggles
Mon May 09, 2011 12:42 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: 1976 Paarl Cab Sav
Replies: 10
Views: 1108

Re: 1976 Paarl Cab Sav

vernon11 wrote:
Biggles wrote:1976 was an extremely good year. Known to age well, exceptionally smooth, good sense of humour and just generally good people
You seem to know your wines.
Vernon. (^^)
I wasn't talking about wines :wink:
by Biggles
Fri May 06, 2011 6:49 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: 1976 Paarl Cab Sav
Replies: 10
Views: 1108

Re: 1976 Paarl Cab Sav

1976 was an extremely good year. Known to age well, exceptionally smooth, good sense of humour and just generally good people
by Biggles
Fri May 06, 2011 1:28 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: good epoxy garage floor kit?
Replies: 8
Views: 1859

Re: good epoxy garage floor kit?

Try the various plastics warehouses for the tiles.
by Biggles
Tue Mar 01, 2011 1:38 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: The Danger of the Whipstall
Replies: 16
Views: 8311

Re: The Danger of the Whipstall

If in an improper power-off stall recovery and the bar is pulled back too far and fast you can enter a whip stall . Hi, Negative on the "whip stall" in this scenario. Rather you could induce a forward tumble which would also be fatal. Regards John N ???? Ah, true getting my fatal senarios mixed up...
by Biggles
Mon Feb 28, 2011 5:18 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: The Danger of the Whipstall
Replies: 16
Views: 8311

Re: The Danger of the Whipstall

Geez John, you can say that again. That clip is damn scary stuff. When doing precautionary landings/runway inspections, I have developed the habit of flying very low over the target area with high engine power and the bar in. IE lots of speed while maintaining my height. I have done this because I ...
by Biggles
Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:44 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: "Spruce Goose"
Replies: 4
Views: 1885

Re: "Spruce Goose"

I get spruce goose bumps everytime someone mentions or I see a pic. The story behind it is even more inspiring. Its is a pity it never flew (besides a "fast taxi" ;) ). Sad to see a plane not flying.
by Biggles
Wed Feb 23, 2011 1:28 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Airodynamiks
Replies: 4
Views: 1339

Re: Airodynamiks

I have also noticed a big speed difference between the relaxed and upright position. I often sit upright as its easier to survey the lesser earthbound mortals from that position. I was wondering how much was due too my body being full on into the slipstream and how much was the change in attitude of...
by Biggles
Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:00 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Desperate for help. Setting up Icom A210 Radio
Replies: 21
Views: 2085

Re: Desperate for help. Setting up Icom A210 Radio

RTFM

http://www.icomamerica.com/en/downloads ... tegory=178

Ignore all the fancy functions. All you will end up using is programming, selecting a channel and PTT.
by Biggles
Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:10 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: The Cape
Replies: 29
Views: 2830

Re: The Cape

Mosselbay... the most temperate climate in South Africa. Fishing is good. From what I hear its developed and there are lots of shops. Its becoming popular with people who do not have to live where they work.