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by weedy
Sun Jun 23, 2013 8:57 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro theory
Replies: 14
Views: 3250

Re: Gyro theory

T-Bird, I know why they turn, it's for the benifit of Zulu1 and non gyro pilots
by weedy
Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:37 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro theory
Replies: 14
Views: 3250

Re: Gyro theory

T-Bird, you also need to explain why/how the rotor turns :wink:
by weedy
Tue Jun 04, 2013 2:03 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Pitch trim wanted for a gyro
Replies: 17
Views: 6415

Re: Pitch trim wanted for a gyro

HI, As an ex Sycamore owner / pilot let me say what i know. The standard Sycamore has two trim springs which are ground adjustible, so you should be able to trim out the gyro for a certain weight and speed, e.g. one up at 80mph. From there stick forces should not be excessive. Further more all the o...
by weedy
Sat May 25, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Demo Flip for Wannabee Gyro Pilot
Replies: 13
Views: 2317

Re: Demo Flip for Wannabee Gyro Pilot

Low Level wrote:
THI wrote: Ek het dalk 'n Sycamore te koop
:shock: :shock:

Weet Weedy dit. Lyk my het nou weer genoeg vaste vlerk gevlieg. Sy oë dwaal. :mrgreen:
Jy is so reg! Most net die cubby verkoop en spaar.
by weedy
Fri May 24, 2013 7:12 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Change Gets - Don't change Jets That is the Question
Replies: 10
Views: 1725

Re: Change Gets - Don't change Jets That is the Question

A ball hair rich but that's better than to lean.
by weedy
Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:18 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Illegal squatters and our airfields
Replies: 20
Views: 2222

Re: Illegal squatters and our airfields

Weedy, I see on google earth that the original Warden is partly invested by low cost housing. Is the new field southwest of town private or council ? Is Donaldson Dam the same one as Carltonville skydiving ? Ok I did not know Warden had a new field. Donaldson Dam runway is now the main road in Bekk...
by weedy
Wed Mar 27, 2013 2:38 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Illegal squatters and our airfields
Replies: 20
Views: 2222

Re: Illegal squatters and our airfields

Warden in the mid 90's
Donaldson Dam (gliding)
Harismith nearly went to the dogs, now has a fence
by weedy
Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:56 am
Forum: My Flight Plan
Topic: Fuel at Gariep?
Replies: 8
Views: 2974

Re: Fuel at Gariep?

From EasyPlan
by weedy
Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:52 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: JHB Special Rules VFR Reference & Reporting Points
Replies: 9
Views: 3650

Re: JHB Special Rules VFR Reference & Reporting Points

Buffer Zone has a few frequencies, depends on the time of the day.

And its not just broadcast, the top three are talking to a controler?
by weedy
Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:52 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Where is this - quiz for pilots
Replies: 337
Views: 47961

Re: Where is this - quiz for pilots

Madman, thats just south of the tracking station.
by weedy
Fri Aug 17, 2012 8:40 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Tips and tricks!?
Replies: 20
Views: 5996

Re: Tips and tricks!?

Here are some of the relevant regs. My understanding is that u can do the work but it must be signed of by AME / AP Persons to carry out maintenance 44.01.4 (1) No person may carry out maintenance on an amateur built aircraft or a productionbuilt non-type certificated aircraft, or any component ther...
by weedy
Fri Aug 17, 2012 8:17 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Africa cup 2012
Replies: 233
Views: 31328

Re: Africa cup 2012

There is Avgas at Middleburg, nothing at Walkersons or Kwena
by weedy
Tue Jul 24, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: FLYING IN TURBULENCE
Replies: 12
Views: 1403

Re: FLYING IN TURBULENCE

Tailspin wrote:Madman and Myself had "Light" Turbulance on the Flight back from Barra on Sunday. ## ## (**) (**)

Hope you didn't get any "wash" from me?
by weedy
Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:25 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Africa cup 2012
Replies: 233
Views: 31328

Re: Numbi 2012

Ive been a few times, mainly two basic routes from the west rand.

If the weather is clear and calm when leaving Lydenburg then you can go over the top, about 8000 feet, other wise go south to Kwena Dam and then route along crocodile river.
by weedy
Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:58 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Where is?
Replies: 7
Views: 1024

Re: Where is?

Your such a good man Gregg. We all miss your input and hunour here. Respect for the decisions made but no need to stay away bugger, you can still be involved even if your not flying ?? - go well boet You hit the nail on the head, ## its Gregs technical input the is missed, oaks are like headless ch...