Holiday adventure, who wants to join ?

[zucac]

Bennie why dont you joine them in Newcastle fly to DBN
where i fall in we then fly up to Pietre then across to Newcastle.it is a 1 tank flight back to DBN for me.
brett

[Rudix]

Rudi thanks for the offer, i am fitting long range tanks at the moment.have you got date to leave or be at Ballito.
Brett

Hi Brett,

Great, it will be fantastic if you can join. I do not have exact dates yet, we are having a meeting Saturday morning, I should have some dates after that, will let you know asap.

Fly safe,
Rudi

[Rudix]

Bennie why dont you joine them in Newcastle fly to DBN
where i fall in we then fly up to Pietre then across to Newcastle.it is a 1 tank flight back to DBN for me.
brett

Ja Bennie, wat sê jy? Dit sal lekker wees, sal graag saam met daai mooi BosBaba van jou wil vlieg !

[Rudix]

Ok, following David's suggestion here is plan A(2)



And the distances:



We could even fly back via Newcastle ?

Fly safe,
Rudi

[emil]

Rudix ..Dish are we still on for saterday ??

[Rudix]

Rudix ..Dish are we still on for saterday ??

I am not sure if the Challenger is at Rhino yet, I am sure Dish will let us know as soon as he has news.

[John Young]

Hi Guys,

Would you consider a small detour

Fuel available in Estcourt, meet you in Howick, (Midmar Dam is quite nice to see), give you all a brunch / lunch time braai at Light Flight and send you off to Ballito in the afternoon.

Regards
John ZU-CIB

[Rudix]

Hi Guys,

Would you consider a small detour

Fuel available in Estcourt, meet you in Howick, (Midmar Dam is quite nice to see), give you all a brunch / lunch time braai at Light Flight and send you off to Ballito in the afternoon.

Regards
John ZU-CIB

Hi John, hope you are well !

Yes, great idea ! Thanks, I would love to do that. I will let you know what the final dates are asap.

I have seen Midmar from a distance, looks like it will make for some great photos, would love to ge a bit closer this time.

I think someone will be glad to get to finally meet you

Fly safe,
Rudi

PS, today is my last day of work till Jan 7, now the fun starts :D

[Dish]

Morning Gents -

(Friday) 08h25

As we stand right now, Phil has told me that he will deliver the plane to RHino Park on Saturday morning - The whole bang shoot...

I have asked him to have it there by nine. So I guess Rudix - you will still be flying if we can all gather around that time...

Also we are going to need whatever tools the lads have??

[Rudix]

Morning Gents -

(Friday) 08h25

As we stand right now, Phil has told me that he will deliver the plane to RHino Park on Saturday morning - The whole bang shoot...

I have asked him to have it there by nine. So I guess Rudix - you will still be flying if we can all gather around that time...

Also we are going to need whatever tools the lads have??

Hi Dish,

Great, Yes, I will be there, have to do some work on the plane so I might be on the ground, if not I will be back no later than 10.

I will take my normal load of tools so we should have what we require unless there is some special tool (other than a hammer :D ) that we might need.

Lets hope the weather improves....

[Dish]

Thanks Rudix

Hopefully all goes according to plan... i will see you there at nine... might even bring a pack of wors ??

I really do appreciate all the input and help lads, Rudix, Emil, - thanks chaps... It means a lot ..

[Morph]

The only "special" tool is a really big socket for the redrive gear. I think it is in the region of 44

Dish good luck, let's see this adventure happen for you

I am really jealous but if things go according to plan I could be up in Jozy permanently from Feb 2008

[Dish]

Yip I have had issues with that redrive socket before... tried about 100 hardware stores but havent yet managed to find a big enough one... Braam had one that was slightly modified.... perhaps we can use that.

Haved loved my flying so far and will im sure love it again!!! Just need to get the plane sorted and everything will be back on track

Looking forward to having you up here my friend... :D

[John Young]

Yes, great idea ! Thanks, I would love to do that. I will let you know what the final dates are asap.

I think someone will be glad to get to finally meet you

Fly safe,
Rudi

PS, today is my last day of work till Jan 7, now the fun starts :D

Great.

Braai will cater for all requirements (tastes) and provide a free meal (one less to worry about or plan) on the way.

Yeah – looking forward to meeting you know who.

Regards
John ZU-CIB

PS: You lucky whatdoyoumacallit – off for a month – jeepers.

PPS: Never stay away long enough for the BOSS to realise that he can do without you.

PPPS: You are your own BOSS – so not applicable to that one.

[John Young]

TO:

Rudi and your “Intrepid Flying Gang” – here is an offer that you can’t refuse.

Hi John

Good to chat to you on the phone, I look forward to meeting with you in person some time.

As suggested it would be great to have Rudi and his intrepid aviators stop over at my field on their way down to the coast as an alternate to Howick, we are close to the falls, Midmar and Albert falls which are all spectacular from the air at this time. My strip is 700m long and is adjacent to the Umgeni valley near Hilton College, approaches are clear from both sides. There is a boundry fence at the threshold of 17 which is well marked with a chequer board if coming in from the South, the other end is over the valley and our home. I shall send you the co-ordinates in a later email. Our place is in a very beautiful area and well worth a visit, Demon has been in a couple of times as well as the Crosswinds gang when they have visited KZN. I have attached a photo of the Rietfontein aviators on the field taken a couple of years ago.

We are closing our factory for the holidays next Friday so I should be at home so if you have a chance fly across some time during the holidays.

Cheers and regards

James Bentley

Regards
John ZU-CIB