FAPM for breakfast!
Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 4:01 pm
6:30 this morning a gaggle of 6 trikes headed off in the most perfect conditions. Routing over Table Mountain (the one and only in KZN!) then past Albert Falls Dam, over the town of Howick and then around Midmar Dam landing at Howick for a coffee break.
Then taking off and heading towards FAPM we were told by ATC to climb to 5000 and report over the Duzi River. Then came the best surprise, ATC gave us all priority for finals on 16. In the most orderly manner, as trike pilots are known for, we decended and took the opportunity to route straight in on Finals. What a great sight as by this stage there were 7 trikes decending like WWI fighters on FAPM.
Parked as directed and then enjoyed a quick (to eat, not to order!) bite and coffee.
On start-up I saw a gap and requested taxi and take-off instructions. ATC gave me "direct to 16, and immediate take-off". What a thrill!
It was a bit trashy (especially for my first time pax) on the way back as the thermals had started to pop. Eventually landing back at Cato at 10:10am.
What a great flight and thanks to all who joined in and especially Noel for organsing this. You will see more of this happening as we also join the La Mercy gaggle on their outings when possible.
Then taking off and heading towards FAPM we were told by ATC to climb to 5000 and report over the Duzi River. Then came the best surprise, ATC gave us all priority for finals on 16. In the most orderly manner, as trike pilots are known for, we decended and took the opportunity to route straight in on Finals. What a great sight as by this stage there were 7 trikes decending like WWI fighters on FAPM.
Parked as directed and then enjoyed a quick (to eat, not to order!) bite and coffee.
On start-up I saw a gap and requested taxi and take-off instructions. ATC gave me "direct to 16, and immediate take-off". What a thrill!
It was a bit trashy (especially for my first time pax) on the way back as the thermals had started to pop. Eventually landing back at Cato at 10:10am.
What a great flight and thanks to all who joined in and especially Noel for organsing this. You will see more of this happening as we also join the La Mercy gaggle on their outings when possible.
