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
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- Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:26 pm
- Forum: Hangar Talk
- Topic: Aiden de Gersigney - RIP
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4368
- Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:38 pm
- Forum: Hangar Talk
- Topic: bushbaby explorer cheetah xls and Cubby
- Replies: 56
- Views: 13303
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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 Warm as toast inside - No need for gloves..
Nice meeting you "Properly" in Numbi
Regards
Russ
Nice meeting you "Properly" in Numbi
Regards
Russ
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
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
- 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...
- 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
Your PPL keeps your ratings current on all your microlight A/C's......!
I'll call you today to discuss options.
Russ
- 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...
- 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
Awesome pics....
3-Wheels is gonna love them...
Russ
- 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...
Aeroclub will probably issue these licences...
- 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...
Safe Flying - Careful of the August winds arriving this week...