Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

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Re: Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

Postby John.com » Tue May 15, 2012 7:15 am

Air Hog wrote:Hi John
Sorry but it was mentioned. I have now highligted it in Red. There are some Electrical wires on the approach to 29. They are marked with Red and White balls. We have requested the lowering of the wires but dealing with the Metro takes LOTS of time. The wires are very close to the new extended part of the runway, so be carefull, especially the low approach type of 3-axes and Gyro aircraft. Have a look at the Google earth picture, Use the old part of the runway and you will be very safe. The runway is grass all the way and in excellent condition.
Hi AIr Hog!

OK, so maybe a misunderstanding of the term "goggas"! In MPL terms "goggas" = unexpected lift/bumps/etc. on short finals!

So, my question really was: Is this normal for 29 at Kroon, or were my two landing days there just exceptional conditions?

BTW: I did notice that your sprinkler heads are recessed quite far, so one needs to NOT aim for the bright green circles in the middle of the runway, especially if you have smaller tyres!

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Re: Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

Postby Air Hog » Tue May 15, 2012 9:31 am

Hi John
With reference to the gogga's, if there is a bit of a Southerly wind, you will find a bit of a gogga on 29. Also on 11 later in the morning, we have some potholes on short finals.
We are so used to this that we never even think of it, that is why it wasn't mentioned.
The sprinklers have never been a problem, not that deep.
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Re: Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

Postby Playboy » Tue May 15, 2012 10:26 am

It's gonna be so great :!: :!: The Kroon Guys make the BEST Breakfast EVER :!: :!: (^^) (^^) (^^)
Hope everyone is going to come visit us (**) (**)
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Re: Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

Postby John.com » Tue May 15, 2012 3:06 pm

Air Hog wrote:Hi John
With reference to the gogga's, if there is a bit of a Southerly wind, you will find a bit of a gogga on 29. Also on 11 later in the morning, we have some potholes on short finals.
We are so used to this that we never even think of it, that is why it wasn't mentioned.
The sprinklers have never been a problem, not that deep.
Thanks a million Air Hog!

Kroon could be significant in my flying career as it will probably be my first fly-in!!! Whoop Whoop!! (^^)
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Re: Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

Postby Thatchman » Tue May 15, 2012 3:23 pm

Will get a swarm from Rietfontein to join.
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Re: Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

Postby Tribal Croc » Tue May 15, 2012 3:42 pm

Won't miss this one ## ## (!!) about time I visit Kroon :oops: ##
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Re: Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

Postby Air Hog » Tue May 15, 2012 3:55 pm

Thatchman wrote:Will get a swarm from Rietfontein to join.
Looking forward to you guys. Please convince my friend Big D to join you okes. He used to be my flying buddy.
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Re: Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

Postby Air Hog » Tue May 15, 2012 3:56 pm

Tribal Croc wrote:Won't miss this one ## ## (!!) about time I visit Kroon :oops: ##
Cannot believe that you have not visit before!! No stories this time.
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Re: Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

Postby Thatchman » Tue May 15, 2012 4:16 pm

Air Hog wrote:Please convince my friend Big D to join you okes. He used to be my flying buddy.
Ok we will share him with you (^^)
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Re: Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

Postby ZULU1 » Tue May 15, 2012 8:25 pm

Ok, Air Hog you win sir ! After our telecon and some arm twisting by Playboy, and discussions with Tailspin we will run a special for the Kroon fly in of a set of Nav lights for a flex wing. One size fits all. Three devices, Red, Green and White for the King post with all cables, fitting bungies, brackets, adaptors etc. at R1650,00 limited to 10 sets as thats all the material we have. Must be pre-booked though.

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Re: Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

Postby Goose » Tue May 15, 2012 9:06 pm

Hope my FOX is flying by that time to visit Kroon for a Breakfast
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Re: Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

Postby Air Hog » Tue May 15, 2012 9:15 pm

Goose wrote:Hope my FOX is flying by that time to visit Kroon for a Breakfast
Hans, you better be there, cannot miss the smoke show!
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Re: Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

Postby Air Hog » Tue May 15, 2012 9:19 pm

ZULU1 wrote:Ok, Air Hog you win sir ! After our telecon and some arm twisting by Playboy, and discussions with Tailspin we will run a special for the Kroon fly in of a set of Nav lights for a flex wing. One size fits all. Three devices, Red, Green and White for the King post with all cables, fitting bungies, brackets, adaptors etc. at R1650,00 limited to 10 sets as thats all the material we have. Must be pre-booked though.
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I am looking for a set for the Thunderbird, can that be done? If so, I will take a set as well.
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Re: Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

Postby Goose » Wed May 16, 2012 10:09 pm

Air Hog wrote:
Goose wrote:Hope my FOX is flying by that time to visit Kroon for a Breakfast
Hans, you better be there, cannot miss the smoke show!
Sal my bes probeer puff , hoop die Diesel prys kom af :lol: :lol:
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Re: Yearly Kroon Fly In 30 June

Postby Chris » Thu May 17, 2012 12:10 pm

Hans<kom derdepoort toe het goedkoop diesel ehehehe
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