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by AWACS
Fri Sep 20, 2013 2:52 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Our new Sling
Replies: 14
Views: 2983

Re: Our new Sling

Congrats Leon!

Plse come and visit us at Petit.

Missing you already at Numbi..... vhpy
by AWACS
Fri Sep 20, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Africa Cup 2013
Replies: 284
Views: 25162

Re: Africa Cup 2013

So gents,
We landed at Numbi around 08:50

The most fantastic wx ever - as calm as can be with a tailwind all the way.

Safe and sound in the bar at Numbi 8)
by AWACS
Thu Sep 19, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Africa Cup 2013
Replies: 284
Views: 25162

Re: Africa Cup 2013

For the guys considering to fly down, the latest from Av Met a few minutes ago; FARA (Petit) - surface winds 360 deg @ 12 kts, 7500 ft 340 @ 10 kts -very normal FAMB - surface winds 030 @ 7kts, 7500' 340 deg @12 kts, 8500' 310 deg @ 25 kts (that's a tailwind) Graskop - surface to 6000' 350 deg @ 20 ...
by AWACS
Thu Sep 19, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Africa Cup 2013
Replies: 284
Views: 25162

Re: Africa Cup 2013

Hi Tribal Croc,
Skin (DOV) and myself will be airborne just before first light (FKU)

Land at FAMB to refuel for Skin, head for Sabie and refuel.

We will listen out for you.

Happy landings! (!!)
by AWACS
Thu Sep 19, 2013 8:20 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Africa Cup 2013
Replies: 284
Views: 25162

Re: Africa Cup 2013

Guys, Sorry, but I cannot find any bad weather which is unflyable with a Trike between 06:00 - 12:00 on the route from JHb to Numbi. Wind is from the north, light to moderate breeze, no clouds. However, the situation changes after 12:00. Aviation Met says @06:00 the wind is 330 deg, 15 kts - JHB @ 7...
by AWACS
Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Best Oil for Rotax 912 UL ?
Replies: 15
Views: 4253

Re: Best Oil for Rotax 912 UL ?

Mogul 5100 not to be used in 912 - refer to Rotax service instruction
SI-912-016 R2
Previously recommended oil but not anymore due to changes in the oil formulation.

Careful... ## !
by AWACS
Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Africa Cup 2013
Replies: 284
Views: 25162

Re: Africa Cup 2013

Hey Nicow my money is on a member of the Chain Gang..... (!!)

Ok, so far;
Skin, myself from Petit
Mulderpm, ME109 & Tribal croc routing for FAMB...
and of course the GT's and Dish....?

Conrad & George driving through.... :roll:

We should be there @ 07:00 (wx permitting)

That's all....? :shock:
by AWACS
Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:57 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Africa Cup 2013
Replies: 284
Views: 25162

Re: Africa Cup 2013

Ok guys,
I missed out on the flying arrangements down to Numbi.
Myself and Skin will be departing Petit on Friday morning around 05:30 routing for Middelburg (refueling)
How many pilots from Microland? Can we slot in with you to fly as a gaggle..? Time?
by AWACS
Fri Sep 13, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Difference between "older" and "newer" xls cheetah
Replies: 16
Views: 2000

Re: Difference between "older" and "newer" xls cheetah

JacoS, Old or new - both are good aircraft. These are some of the mods made onto the newer XlS; Brake improvement (though it is still a weak point... ## ) New wing and wing tip design -improved performance, Improved flap lever (ergonomics) Throttle lever (improved ergonomics) Top engine cowling make...
by AWACS
Mon Aug 19, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: Advanced pilot training
Replies: 7
Views: 1676

Re: Advanced pilot training

Stefan,
Couple of Petit LSA pilots that would be interested to attend.

Thank you for the opportunity.
by AWACS
Mon Aug 19, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Warmbaths breakfast 24 August 2013
Replies: 31
Views: 4291

Re: Warmbaths breakfast 24 August 2013

Eish Piet,
Stem saam met jou....Francois het belowe.. (!!)
Die Cheetah het nou disc brakes na n besoek aan Sibaka.... xxx
by AWACS
Sun Aug 18, 2013 1:26 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Raptor 582 value
Replies: 19
Views: 1491

Re: Raptor 582 value

Oom Paul is doodreg!
Jy het n ## bargain gekoop.

Die Raptor is n tough trike. Ek sal nie myne vir 2x soveel verkoop nie..... (!!)

Many happy landings!
by AWACS
Sun Aug 18, 2013 1:19 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: SLING with BMW R1200 engine
Replies: 1
Views: 1416

SLING with BMW R1200 engine

We are considering building a Sling aircraft.
Question - is there any Sling that has been fitted with a R1200 engine?

I suppose it can be done...?
by AWACS
Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Modem Market Place (who's who's)
Replies: 81
Views: 15280

Re: Modem Market Place (who's who's)

In short, Nkwazi is a capitalist and unfortunately a Shark (I mean only a Shark supporter vhpy )

As for me, I work for Denel. We design, build and sell missiles and UAV's internationally.
by AWACS
Sun Aug 11, 2013 6:29 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Secunda Airshow 12 October
Replies: 14
Views: 3813

Re: Secunda Airshow 12 October

Hi Tumbleweed,
Give us some more info on Secunda airstrip plse.
Rwy length, elevation, freq etc.