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by African Grey
Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Aiden de Gersigney - RIP
Replies: 23
Views: 4368

Re: Aiden de Gersigney - RIP

To all Aiden's family and collegues........my deepest sympathies...

Aiden, it was a privileg knowing you....you will be missed by a lot of us...

What a loss to our sport...!

R.I.P
Russell Bird
by African Grey
Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:38 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: bushbaby explorer cheetah xls and Cubby
Replies: 56
Views: 13303

Re: oribi vg bushbaby explorer cheetah xls

Pic...
by African Grey
Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:47 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: bushbaby explorer cheetah xls and Cubby
Replies: 56
Views: 13303

Re: oribi vg bushbaby explorer cheetah xls

Only way is to.....FLY ALL THE A/C and make your own choice.....! You will find the "Right" aircraft for yourself. Every A/C is awesome....just depends what you want from it. 582 Version is brilliant at the Reef with "One-Up" and at Lower altitudes it is a great performer 2 up....the 912s transforms...
by African Grey
Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: URGENT Notice to all AIRFIELD owners
Replies: 20
Views: 2501

Re: URGENT Notice to all AIRFIELD owners

mmmmmmm........... For the first time I'm not bitching about the cash spent on my EIA and the issuing of a nice thick juicy permission from Government DEAT for the Circus Airfield. At the time 2003 I was forced by Council to do the EIA....but I know legally they could not make this reteroactive and ...
by African Grey
Tue Sep 30, 2008 6:36 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: (Was) Sycamore CXL Share for Sale
Replies: 20
Views: 2094

Re: Sycamore CXL Share for Sale

Old "Weedy" had his Sycamore down at Numbi this last weekend. Had a 2 Hr flight around the Blyde, Sabi, God's Window area with Demon and Beetlejuice (GT450's), Weedy (Sycamore Gyro) and I was in Cheetah 912s. I was very impressed with the gyro...initially thought it would lag behind in the speed sid...
by African Grey
Tue Sep 30, 2008 5:16 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Emergency unfriendly gloves
Replies: 3
Views: 635

Emergency unfriendly gloves

Hey Thatchman....buy a Cheetah :lol: :lol: Warm as toast inside - No need for gloves..

Nice meeting you "Properly" in Numbi

Regards
Russ
by African Grey
Mon Sep 29, 2008 8:20 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Africa Cup 24-28 Sept - Numbi Hotel
Replies: 138
Views: 20203

Re: Africa Cup 24-28 Sept - Numbi Hotel

Hey Guys... Nice to meet the people, spouses and kids behind the names and have a small dop with you. What a lekker weekend. I will encourage The "Clowns" from the "Circus" to be there in force next year What a fantastic bunch. Promise the Cheetah will fly more next year too and not just act as a sc...
by African Grey
Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:17 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Africa Cup 24-28 Sept - Numbi Hotel
Replies: 138
Views: 20203

Re: Africa Cup 24-28 Sept - Numbi Hotel

Cheetah 912s Rules.... Sat at 95mph indicated AS for the journey @ 5000rpm - Ground speed varied from 100 to 144mph :shock: :shock: Circus to Numbi - 220miles completed in 1Hr 50 minutes check out my 296 Track if you need to....sorry Demon that's an average of 120mph. Yes.....there was a strong tail...
by African Grey
Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:41 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Opinion on cheetah - owners preferably
Replies: 60
Views: 8272

Re: Opinion on cheetah - owners preferably

There is a Jab that's 99.9% complete..
There was a small setup problem with the Instruments that was resolved. So it should be flying in a day or so.

Dre'man....I'm waiting


AG
by African Grey
Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:53 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Opinion on cheetah - owners preferably
Replies: 60
Views: 8272

Re: Opinion on cheetah - owners preferably

Here's some additional info.. Another great point (for me) is having Rainbow Aircraft on our doorstep. Anything wrong and its only a 15 to 20 min flight to Springs. Vladimier and Alexi are always ready to listen to us as pilots and value our input - really top class guys !!!! !!!! Most problems I've...
by African Grey
Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:25 am
Forum: Microlight Clubs, Training Schools and Flight Centres
Topic: Circus Airfield / Rainbow Airschool
Replies: 43
Views: 41152

Re: Circus Airfield / Rainbow Airschool

Howsit George...

Your PPL keeps your ratings current on all your microlight A/C's......!

I'll call you today to discuss options.

Russ
by African Grey
Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:19 am
Forum: Airfields, Destinations and Contacts
Topic: Suikerbosrand
Replies: 5
Views: 2320

Re: Suikerbosrand

There ed to be a very small strip at the foot of the South West part of Suikerbos. The land and small hanger housed 1 or 2 microlights but is no longer operational. It is impossible to see the field unless you knew it before. Looks just like a farm now This goes back about 7 years...! The small tree...
by African Grey
Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:16 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Seen at Circus
Replies: 78
Views: 10293

Re: Seen at Circus

Hey Dre'man...
Awesome pics....
3-Wheels is gonna love them...
Russ
by African Grey
Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: RAASA & PART 62 WORKSHOPS
Replies: 26
Views: 3037

Re: RAASA & PART 62 WORKSHOPS

Some more info - Implementation Date of 1st November might be a bit too close to resolve accrediting Training Schools, etc.
Aeroclub will probably issue these licences...
by African Grey
Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:23 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Bad service from suppliers
Replies: 13
Views: 1677

Re: Bad service from suppliers

Had a call from Rainbow yesterday - It appears that KBP's supplier poblem was with his intercom parts and nothing to do Rainbow...

Safe Flying - Careful of the August winds arriving this week...