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by Ian
Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:54 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
Replies: 103
Views: 18857

Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg

1. Name of Pilot - Ian Wylde
2. A/C Registration and type - ZU-EMW type Savannah (Z236)
3. Booking confirmed? - Yes
by Ian
Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: MET Academy
Topic: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
Replies: 295
Views: 103893

Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Thanks John, do you (or anyone) perhaps know if one can get breakfast at Aeroden this Saturday ?

Cheers Ian
by Ian
Mon Nov 05, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: MISASA at it again
Replies: 6
Views: 830

Re: MISASA at it again

(^^) :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ian
Thu Nov 01, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
Replies: 103
Views: 18857

Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg

"Can you post some coordinates of these strips? " As my GPS has them: Grootdraai S 27 01.940 E028 39.470 Oranjeville (Vaaloranje) S 26 58.667 E028 11.633 Dragon Peaks S 29 00.940 E029 26.280 Estcourt U City S 28 55.360 E029 46.860 Eva's field S 29 29.389 E030 16.301 I guess later we can put an info...
by Ian
Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:16 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
Replies: 103
Views: 18857

Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg

Air Hog, some routes, suggestions to get others talking with ideas 8) ... Previous trips: Leg 1. we did Crosswinds to Grootvlei - 95Miles (all statute) (near Frankfort) - that got us and the ground crew near the N3, we could also meet up with the guys flying with, joining the next 2 legs from the Ea...
by Ian
Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
Replies: 103
Views: 18857

Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg

My Name - Ian
How many people - 2 - (Self and Wife, ground crew)
Aircraft type - Savannah
Flying from where - Crosswinds
by Ian
Fri Oct 26, 2012 4:17 pm
Forum: MET Academy
Topic: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
Replies: 295
Views: 103893

Re: Magaliesberg Weather

John said "This was the response from iWeathar (http://iweathar.co.za/), the manufacturer of the units: 1. 100% humidity means its raining or misty or the sensor is wet or damaged and CU height is calculated from humidity and temperature and pressure, so its pretty much correct for those readings. 2...
by Ian
Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: MET Academy
Topic: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
Replies: 295
Views: 103893

Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Thanks John, A question regarding the SMS WX services please ? I tried the WX stations SMS, I tried 3 stations and some don't report all the measurements, or am I reading the results wrong ? EG Aeroden has 100% Humidity, So does FAKR , both also have 0ft CU Height.. Midrand however has results for t...
by Ian
Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine
Replies: 168
Views: 74478

Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

First flight:

As I arrived at Crosswinds this AM Trevor was in the circuit with this aerie. WOW, a real nice sound.

The PProp made especially for this combo is huge.....

Well done Air Hog and Trevor (^^) (^^) (^^)

A few pics:
by Ian
Sat Sep 29, 2012 4:58 pm
Forum: MET Academy
Topic: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
Replies: 295
Views: 103893

Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Thanks John, Saturday AM lived up to the forecast, we stood on the ground appreciating the great viz, then did maintenance..
by Ian
Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:01 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: September no fly month?
Replies: 8
Views: 1212

Re: September no fly month?

Air Hog wrote:Looking at the long term weather reports, it looks like September is "No Fly Month" :!: :evil: :cry:
and rename Saturday to "Rain day" ... ah well we do need the rain... but there are 6 other days :?
by Ian
Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
Replies: 103
Views: 18857

Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg

So I did this trip 3 times in my TBird but sadly dont have one anymore, but would be very happy to fly along in my Sav :?:

Cheers Ian
by Ian
Wed Sep 05, 2012 5:02 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: pilots license and stents
Replies: 5
Views: 839

Re: pilots license and stents

by Ian
Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:25 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Misasa Kitty Hawk Fly In 13 October 2012
Replies: 70
Views: 12016

Re: Misasa Kitty Hawk Fly In 13 October 2012

Ian will be there
Cheers
by Ian
Tue Aug 14, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Boerie roll brekkie at Sue Strip 18 August
Replies: 20
Views: 5825

Re: Boerie roll brekkie at Sue Strip 18 August

Ian will be there

Cheers