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by RudiGreyling
Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:02 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Taildragger vs noseweels
Replies: 14
Views: 2296

Re: Taildragger vs noseweels

Generally speaking, Taildragger needs more skill and hence make better pilots, more intune with wind/weather and aircraft response. You might pay more in training, or even have an incident to get to that skill level though :( Nosewheel is easier and don't demand a higher level of skill, hence insura...
by RudiGreyling
Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:36 am
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Waiex Project
Replies: 266
Views: 54729

Re: Waiex Project

Well Done Larry, I just missed you at FAPA on Friday during my Coast to Coast trip, Apparently you just took off before I came in to land, would have loved seeing her first hand. by RV4ker on Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:51 pm Congrats..... 160 - 37 is a huge speed range. Looks like Awesome machine the Magic ...
by RudiGreyling
Mon Dec 08, 2008 12:28 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Nav rally Saturday 6th December @ Springs
Replies: 19
Views: 3861

Re: Nav rally Saturday 6th December @ Springs

Jip , go read all about it on avcom...
http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 12&t=40123
Rudi
by RudiGreyling
Mon Dec 08, 2008 12:26 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Rudi's RV12 Wing Kit Inspection Open Day 6 Dec 4-6PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1298

Re: Rudi's RV12 Wing Kit Inspection Open Day 6 Dec 4-6PM

Openday was a success, a handful guys came to inspect...
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by RudiGreyling
Fri Dec 05, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Nav rally Saturday 6th December @ Springs
Replies: 19
Views: 3861

Re: Nav rally Saturday 6th December @ Springs

Will unfortunately not be able to make the briefing (and boerying) this evening - what time do you want us at Springs tomorrow please??? ZU-AUM - Microland At 14h00..... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: Naughty, eliminating the competition with false information :P typical east rand :twisted:
by RudiGreyling
Fri Dec 05, 2008 7:54 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Cosmos 2009
Replies: 184
Views: 23854

Re: Cosmos 2009

Hi Gents, The cosmos is anytime between late March to Early May. You have to keep watching during those months, and it is only at its peak 2-3 weeks. Some years it is good, some years pathetic. I have been flying them for 5 years or so and have not figured out what makes them go into full bloom yet....
by RudiGreyling
Wed Dec 03, 2008 12:17 pm
Forum: Misasa, Aero Club, CAA and legislative issues
Topic: RAASA overview Article uploaded on Misasa website
Replies: 0
Views: 1057

RAASA overview Article uploaded on Misasa website

Hi Av8tors, I want to bring to your attention a new article uploaded on the Misasa website: Recreation Aviation Administration of South Africa (RAASA) An overview Finally, after many years of negotiation with the SACAA, the Commissioner agreed to let go of some of the administration pertaining to re...
by RudiGreyling
Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Cosmos 2009
Replies: 184
Views: 23854

Re: Cosmos 2009

I will be there if possible. vhpy vhpy - I remember a topic that someone from microland posted last year, cant remember who it was but he had some really nice photo's and video... why not find that and repost the photo's just to wet our appetite..?? (!!) http://www.rudigreyling.com/rudi_movies.html
by RudiGreyling
Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Rudi's RV12 Wing Kit Inspection Open Day 6 Dec 4-6PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1298

Rudi's RV12 Wing Kit Inspection Open Day 6 Dec 4-6PM

Hi RVators, I am building a Van's RV12 Light Sport Plane. The wingkit is going together so quickly, If I don't organise an OpenDay before Xmas break, I am affraid it will be done early January with nothing for you to evaluate. So I am opening my garage to fellow interested aviators to inspect the RV...
by RudiGreyling
Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:46 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Waiex Project
Replies: 266
Views: 54729

Re: Waiex Project

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: xxx xxx xxx xxx :lol: :lol: vhpy vhpy vhpy vhpy vhpy vhpy (**) Bob just flew again, straight and level, tiny bit of rudder input,gentle left wing drop in stall, indicated clean about 37 mph (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) Good, how did youfix the heavy wing in the end?
by RudiGreyling
Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:17 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Nav rally Saturday 6th December @ Springs
Replies: 19
Views: 3861

Re: Nav rally Saturday 6th December @ Springs

Come on Trikers??? Any Takers please note below!
by RudiGreyling
Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:33 am
Forum: Misasa, Aero Club, CAA and legislative issues
Topic: Misasa and Part62/RAASA seminars
Replies: 1
Views: 1302

Misasa and Part62/RAASA seminars

http://misasa.flyeaaforum.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/misasa.jpg Misasa will be having Part62/RAASA seminars on the 25th November at 6pm at the Aero Club office in JHB. We will be in Cape Town on the 26th November at Morning Star airfield at 7pm and in East London on the 27th November in East Lo...
by RudiGreyling
Thu Nov 06, 2008 2:08 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Oh Sh%t - it's Demon's birthday !!
Replies: 30
Views: 3211

Re: Oh Sh%t - it's Demon's birthday !!

HAppy Happy!
by RudiGreyling
Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:58 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SAFEST L.S.A
Replies: 19
Views: 3047

Re: SAFEST L.S.A

Simple answer Anything with a Chute... Complex answer In my bias opinion it not yet available, but when the RV12 becomes available it will be near the top of the list.... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: The Vans Aircraft RV12 is available, in my garage :twisted: :twisted: it is ju...
by RudiGreyling
Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:12 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Adult content
Replies: 31
Views: 3764

Re: Adult content

Let's keep it 'clean', there are many other places for 'dirt'.