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by Loco
Sun Mar 18, 2012 7:43 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Another Solo Student
Replies: 8
Views: 997

Re: Another Solo Student

Well done Faizel (aka KlapperKnop) and all the instructors @ Rhino!!! (^^)

Now we can start thinking of going x-country awesome!!! :)

Cheers
Ant
by Loco
Sun Mar 18, 2012 6:48 pm
Forum: MET Academy
Topic: Weather Resources
Replies: 3
Views: 4270

Re: Weather Resources

Biggles of Africa wrote:http://www.metmonkey.co.za

Easy to read information for the weekend pilot who does not want to have a met degree to read the aviation weather charts.
Awesome site many thanks for sharing! (^^)
by Loco
Sun Mar 18, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Waterkloof & Zwartkop Fly-in 12 May 2012
Replies: 460
Views: 55436

Re: Waterkloof & Zwartkop Fly-in 12 May 2012

After long and extreme concentration I've figured this one out. We all line up on the runway 30m apart along the full length of 3km, turn to the side and take off simultaniously over the width of the runway (45m). Done vhpy :lol: Bwahaha genius Henry! P.S. I would love to witness that 1'st turn :sh...
by Loco
Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Vee Rabbits turn 5 !
Replies: 12
Views: 1346

Re: Vee Rabbits turn 5 !

Wow awesome stuff just bought one today, can't wait to replace the whip & try it out! (^^)
by Loco
Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:58 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: NATIONAL YOUTH DEV. TRUST ANNUAL MICROLIGHT DAY.
Replies: 8
Views: 1254

Re: NATIONAL YOUTH DEV. TRUST ANNUAL MICROLIGHT DAY.

wiskeyfoxtrot wrote:This happened in 2008 !...
:lol: eish sorry guys perhaps I'm drinking too much coffee today :lol:

So when's the next one!? (^^)
by Loco
Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: NATIONAL YOUTH DEV. TRUST ANNUAL MICROLIGHT DAY.
Replies: 8
Views: 1254

Re: NATIONAL YOUTH DEV. TRUST ANNUAL MICROLIGHT DAY.

Wow guys good on you for arranging such an inspiring event, if I had a trike and a license I would be there in a heart beat
by Loco
Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: My dream came true today! (Solo)
Replies: 36
Views: 3794

Re: My dream came true today! (Solo)

Congrats mate !!! Must be a great feeling ! Is this normally when you go solo in SA, after 20 hours ? It depends on how fast you learn,and how often you fly.Some older pilots only go solo near 40 hours... :lol: Yeah I'm a real slow learner! :lol: PS. Thanks for all the kind words guys! (^^) Now I j...
by Loco
Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Owl Flight
Replies: 9
Views: 1111

Re: Owl Flight

WOW!!!

Some unreal footage thanks for sharing!!!

It would be interesting to know how long that owl footage takes in real time, the poor mouse probably never knows what hit him
by Loco
Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:54 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: My dream came true today! (Solo)
Replies: 36
Views: 3794

Re: My dream came true today! (Solo)

Thanks guys! :)

The day was bitter-sweet...

A few moments after we arrived at the club house Uncle Alex was informed about the passing away of he's mother - our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time...
by Loco
Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:50 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Silly things we do before we go fly
Replies: 39
Views: 4197

Re: Silly things we do before we go fly

I have a whole ritual to go thru: Drag myself away from home or work, 7miles drive to the airfield open airfield gate. Inspect runways for Aardvark gate. If I find a dangerous one, back to the hanger first to collect spade. Get hangar open. Kiss aeroplane on spinner. (When no-one is looking) Pre-fl...
by Loco
Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: My dream came true today! (Solo)
Replies: 36
Views: 3794

My dream came true today! (Solo)

Hi guys Just wanted to share the best day of my life with my friends here at Microlighters After 20 hours I (finally) went solo this morning Luckily I had my HD170 with me to record it, here's some shots (it was on video mode) When Uncle Alex ordered a full stop and asked me to unplug him I realized...
by Loco
Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: A matter of safety ( Urgent )
Replies: 44
Views: 8514

Re: A matter of safety ( Urgent )

Hi sorry to bring this up again but any news?

It's been about 4 years now but I can appreciate that these investigations can take some time?
by Loco
Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:18 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Parachute Re-pack
Replies: 4
Views: 1773

Re: Parachute Re-pack

Gompou wrote:Hello
Waar kan ek meer inligting oor die Springloaded chute kry(Prys, gewig ens.)
Hoe vergelyk dit met bv GRS of BRS sisteem.
Groete
Gompou
Hi I would also like to know please if anybody can shed some light on this...
by Loco
Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Congrats to TC new GT 450!!
Replies: 69
Views: 8749

Re: Congrats to TC new GT 450!!

WOW congrats I'm so jealous!!! (^^)

The "disco ball" look amazing, you're gonna have to wear shades to look at the dash hehehe (!!)

PS. why didn't you go topless?

Cheers
Ant
by Loco
Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:53 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Trike Radio License
Replies: 19
Views: 2514

Re: Trike Radio License

I'm busy training for MPL but haven't yet completed the radio course I recently bought a 2'nd hand radio from someone on the forum but don't want to land up in trouble because I don't have a valid license for the radio Is it possible to get the radio license from ICASA without having gone on the ra...