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GYRO: Fun Rally 13 August Kitty Hawk
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:46 am
by old no 7
Calling All Gyro Pilots,
To join in a Fun Navigation Rally.
Kitty Hawk, in association with SAPFA and SAGPA will be hosting a fun rally specifally aimed at gyro pilots and their navigators.
The rally will be held according to the SAPF Fun Navigation Rally rules:
http://www.sapfa.org.za/events/Entryadd.php
I have participated in one of these rallies and it really is a tremendous lot of fun.
There is no excuse that your compass doesn't work in a gyro and you have to use GPS.
This day will take you back to the basics and I guarantee you will learn something from the experience.
It's about accurate flying, pilot/navigator communication, eyeball 101 and having fun.
Date: 13 August
Where: FAKT (Kitty Hawk)
Time: Briefing will commence at 09:00
Entry fees: R200 (Payable on the day, rather than the SAPFA Internet banking route) - to cover cost of loggers, maps etc.
We would like to encourage participants to pre-register on
http://www.sapfa.org.za/events/Entryadd.php, (the drop-down option for this event has been added)
If you are interested in participating, drop a reply on this thread so that your buddies can see who they have to beat.
Regards
Glen
g.dean@spoor.com
Re: GYRO: Fun Rally 13 August Kitty Hawk
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 4:19 pm
by old no 7
Oh forgot to add: Unforgetable Kitty Hawk breakfasts will be available.
Re: GYRO: Fun Rally 13 August Kitty Hawk
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:46 pm
by old no 7
WTF?
Read 86 times and not one single response!
Are you gyro pilots joystick shy?
Re: GYRO: Fun Rally 13 August Kitty Hawk
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:30 pm
by OzGyro
Hi All
Glen I would love to join in, but believe the rumor going around at Alldays is that I cant actually fly
Anyways am pretty sure Id get lost just trying to find my way from Brakpan to KittyHawk, and then theres the issue of trying to find a navigator, do you really think anyone trusts an Ozzie enough to fly with one
Cheers
Darren
Re: GYRO: Fun Rally 13 August Kitty Hawk
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:56 pm
by Kosie
I am not scared (well, I am, but just ignore it). If there is a pilot out there wondering whether to do it or not, I am willing to "act" as navigator. It is a fun rally, so why not just do it? If there are guys willing to go to all the trouble of arranging such an event, why not support them by participating? See you 13 August??
Re: GYRO: Fun Rally 13 August Kitty Hawk
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:45 pm
by old no 7
Way to go Kosie!
I am sure we will find you a pilot for the day. (do you mind Australians?)
Hey Darren, it wasn't a rumour. It was a theory which has yet to be "disproved".
We are going to believe it when you arrive (in the front seat) at FAKT on 13August
Ok, seriously, jokes aside: Kosie or any other volunteer navigators, I'm sure many of my gyro buddies are a bit worried about the navigation side or will be looking for navigators. So post your details on this thread and maybe we can hook you up with a gyro pilot for the day. (Great way to discover aviation's best kept secret)
You really don't need to be an expert, the organisers are there to help and teach you on the day. (That's what the whole day is about)
Re: GYRO: Fun Rally 13 August Kitty Hawk
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:59 am
by BONZAI BELL
Ek is in , maar onthou net , daar is net plek vir een dik ou in my Gyro en dis ek.
So , are there any skinny navigators looking for a job ?
Re: GYRO: Fun Rally 13 August Kitty Hawk
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:44 am
by mak
OzGyro wrote:... but believe the rumor going around at Alldays is that I cant actually fly
Darren
Are you actually insinuating this might not be true.
Re: GYRO: Fun Rally 13 August Kitty Hawk
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:45 am
by Gyronaut
OzGyro wrote:Hi All
... do you really think anyone trusts an Ozzie enough to fly with one
Well I did and found this particular one to be most competent!
Please take lots of pictures for those of us that are there in spirit only.
Wish we could join you.
Len & Cx
Re: GYRO: Fun Rally 13 August Kitty Hawk
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 9:00 pm
by Vertical Tango
Hi Glen,
Is fuel available to purchase at Kitty Hawk, for those coming from far and have to return after the exercise ?
How long do you plan having the Rally for ? Range of some gyros might be an issue.
I intend taking my wife as a navigator and she has never read an aviation map in her life ! And Kitty Hawk might me too short for me to do a spot landing.
Well I am going to have fun !
Re: GYRO: Fun Rally 13 August Kitty Hawk
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:05 am
by old no 7
Great VT, look forward to seeing you there.
We have an avgas pump, but I will arrange a whole lot of extra mogas 95 in cans.
All pilots needing 95ul, please drop me an email or post indicating how many liters.
Rgds
Glen
Re: GYRO: Fun Rally 13 August Kitty Hawk
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:23 am
by Centu Gyro
Glen, count me in... Will register on that link.
Looking forward to fly next to our fellow Ozzie pilot!!
Re: GYRO: Fun Rally 13 August Kitty Hawk
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 12:25 pm
by THI
Centu Gyro wrote:Glen, count me in... Will register on that link.
Looking forward to fly next to our fellow Ozzie pilot!!
Hi Cenru Gyro,
I know it is a bit of the topic, but man I love your avatar!!
Re: GYRO: Fun Rally 13 August Kitty Hawk
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:15 pm
by Low Level
Out of town that weekend - entertaining the family.
Re: GYRO: Fun Rally 13 August Kitty Hawk
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 7:45 pm
by Gyronaut
Low Level wrote:Out of town that weekend - entertaining the family.
nee magtig Leon, kry jou prioriteite reg! ??
Wie gaan die Sycamores verteenwoordig? Behalwe Frans in CCN natuurlik...
I am jealous and wish I could be there...
Len