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Flying Namibia
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:59 am
by helga
I'm planning a flight from Panorama Jhb through Namibia west coast. Any advice on microlight (trike) airstrips or stop overs where accomodation (camping etcs) and ablution facilities are available. Gps co ordinates and or any advice would be appreciated.
I will have ground crew following in a 4x4. Please find attached my basic plan.
Thanks in advance
Helga
Re: Flying Namibia
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:33 pm
by caneco
Hi Helga,good luck on you trip to Namibia,these three fields i have to make observation,soetvlatke field looks like not in use in google earth,ariams field you coordinates is out =- 2km to the north and Tsaobis field you coordinates is out 1 km,check the conditions of the runways..some time is not using this runways for years,when you arrive is full of trees,,good luck
Re: Flying Namibia
Posted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:56 pm
by Slabfish
Helga 2788 nm and about 70 hrs of flying at 40knts.I have no advise for you but I do envy you.Fly safe and Enjoy !!
Re: Flying Namibia
Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 10:51 pm
by Graham Mac
wish i was commin with..........
Re: Flying Namibia
Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:43 am
by Hak
Re: Flying Namibia
Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:23 pm
by MAGNIficent
I had a look at your flight plan, but is curious to know where do you do custom clearing?
If at Ariamsvlei, is there a Airstrip/Landing strip both RSA and Namibie?
I thought Uppington to Keetmanshoop is the only route.
Please advise as i would like to plan a similar trip.
Regards
Re: Flying Namibia
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:43 am
by Alkemac
...and we need lots of pic's !!
Re: Flying Namibia
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:40 pm
by Spatzi69
PM me I can give you all the info you need! Will even join with some flying along the coast or whatever! You better come visit in Swakop we can arrange that you park your trike in my hanger! Tsoabis runway is a no no! Actually does not exist any more!
Re: Flying Namibia
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:43 pm
by Spatzi69
Oh and you can change all your frequencies on your spread sheet to 124.8 I doubt if any one will here you on 124,7
No hard feeling hope to meet you soon!
Re: Flying Namibia
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:25 pm
by RV4ker (RIP)
I may be able to assist if you need Help in Vryburg (hangar is not high enough for king post SORRY
). I also have a contact or 3 in Jan Kempdorp. Again hangar height may be a problem....
Bothaville trike is not safe overnight. May be able to help with contact for a guard there...
Flying Namibia
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:10 am
by Frootbat
Just a little about Helga.
Helga is Panorama's own Iron lady (not the laundry type please!!!).
She is on the wrong side of Sierra-India-Xray-Tango-Yankee, but a will of her own. (good 4 u Helga)
We applause u for your perseverance & guts.
She's been dreaming about this 'T-shirt' for a long time now, and o-boy she is going to wear it with pride,
just wait, watch and see.
Fly safe > > > > >
Regards,
Re: Flying Namibia
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:26 pm
by Alkemac
Well said Frootbat!
Re: Flying Namibia
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:56 pm
by Arnulf
I could not find any dates. When would this take place?
Re: Flying Namibia
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:11 pm
by Wargames
Arnulf wrote:I could not find any dates. When would this take place?
Would like to know as well. Might even join you for a short stretch, if I'm there.
Re: Flying Namibia
Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 7:21 am
by Frootbat
Hallo All,
Helga's plan is to depart tomorrow morning (2010 04 10). (weather.... eisch????)
Between Marc Gregson and myself we will report on her progress.
Bye,