Search found 805 matches

by bobthebuilder
Fri Mar 28, 2014 7:39 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: EAA Chapter 575
Replies: 0
Views: 565

EAA Chapter 575

Hi guys, For any of you aspiring builders out there, our monthly EAA meeting will be held at the JLPRV hanger at Springs Airfield this Saturday, the 29th of March at 14h00. We will be having a workshop on the forming of wing ribs with Vernon’s newly acquired Shrinker / Stretcher tool. Please bring a...
by bobthebuilder
Fri Mar 28, 2014 7:08 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: COSMOS RUN 2014
Replies: 4
Views: 1183

Re: COSMOS RUN 2014

Hi Hendrik,

I have heard about "The Cosmos Fields" from many over the years, but have never been to explore.
Can you give a more precise location?
by bobthebuilder
Fri Mar 28, 2014 6:55 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Sonerai One - Serial Number 012412-1179
Replies: 81
Views: 49275

Re: Sonerai One - Serial Number 012412-1179

The fist of the two fuselage sides is ready to be tacked together. If you didn't fuss around to much, one could probably accomplish this in a week or two. It took me around four months. Don't get me wrong! ..... it was loads of fun. some pics: http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/bobbyron/Fusela...
by bobthebuilder
Fri Mar 28, 2014 6:48 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Sonerai One - Serial Number 012412-1179
Replies: 81
Views: 49275

Re: Sonerai One - Serial Number 012412-1179

It's been a while since I updated this. Work on my S1 didn't stop, but it slowed a lot while we delt with some business expansion issues. You know ..... life happened! I try to do something EVERY night. Even if I only drill one hole, cut one notch, it will eventually get done. Anyway .... I started ...
by bobthebuilder
Thu Feb 13, 2014 10:23 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Koala ferry pilot needed
Replies: 11
Views: 2637

Re: Koala ferry pilot needed

Mike doesn't have a rating for the small wheel.
Your best bet would be Mark Wheeler.
by bobthebuilder
Sat Feb 01, 2014 9:35 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Koala ferry pilot needed
Replies: 11
Views: 2637

Re: Koala ferry pilot needed

Speak to Mark Wheeler, MMW on this forum.
by bobthebuilder
Fri Jan 10, 2014 5:59 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: The 2014 MISASA "Shootout" KittyHawk 8th Feb
Replies: 143
Views: 26804

Re: The 2014 MISASA "Shootout" KittyHawk 8th Feb

Hi Alan,

Why was the venue changed?
by bobthebuilder
Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:40 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Bank and turn indicator
Replies: 5
Views: 862

Re: Bank and turn indicator

I agree whole heartedly with Justin on this one.
Stick to the VMC flight rules, and you will be fine.

What aircraft do you plan to attach to the said instrument?
by bobthebuilder
Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:30 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: THE MICROLAND THREAD..."Home of the Tailwinds"
Replies: 2671
Views: 659864

Re: THE MICROLAND THREAD..."Home of the Tailwinds"

Howzit Robbie,

I may just join you. What route do you plan to take affer Pinedene Station?
by bobthebuilder
Tue Dec 31, 2013 10:31 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Gliding Videos
Replies: 2
Views: 688

Re: Gliding Videos

Not as graceful as gliding, but take a look at this aerobatic clip.
It looks so easy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVXE7ag ... ata_player
by bobthebuilder
Mon Dec 09, 2013 10:06 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Important NOTAMs re Airspace Restrictions This Week!!
Replies: 73
Views: 9751

Re: Important NOTAMs re Airspace Restrictions This Week!!

Just had John Robbie read this out on 702! :wink:
I heard that!
Thanks mate.
by bobthebuilder
Sun Dec 08, 2013 7:58 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Important NOTAMs re Airspace Restrictions This Week!!
Replies: 73
Views: 9751

Re: Important NOTAMs re Airspace Restrictions This Week!!

Thanks Alan, I guess this was to be expected.
by bobthebuilder
Sat Dec 07, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Boet Verjaar!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 949

Re: Boet Verjaar!!!

Happy Birthday Boet!
Have a wonderful day.
by bobthebuilder
Fri Dec 06, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Air Nav Pro for Andriod
Replies: 1
Views: 605

Re: Air Nav Pro for Andriod

... Just buy it!
It's well worth the money.
by bobthebuilder
Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Nedbank Golf Challenge
Replies: 6
Views: 676

Re: Nedbank Golf Challenge

Robbie ..... I'm jealous!
Some of us have to work to pay for all of this stuff.