Pretoria – Gariepdam – Oranjemond

[Rudix]

A few questions Air Hog...

Do you have specific plans for accommodation?
If we sleep away from the planes will they be safe?

It would be nice if we could meet some locals along the way!

[Air Hog]

A few questions Air Hog...

Do you have specific plans for accommodation?
If we sleep away from the planes will they be safe?

It would be nice if we could meet some locals along the way!

Accommodation plans still in baby shoes. At this stage I have only set out the route to get an indication to where we have to look for accommodation. If some locals can suggest or help, it will be most welcome.

I already had a e-mail from Bert at Theunissen with a offer to accommodate us on his farm on our way to Gariepdam and he is also going to estcourt us all the way to Gariepdam in his Cheetah.

We are open to suggestions

[Air Hog]

Are there some other Bantam or Thunderbird guys joining us?

[Air Hog]

At this stage we are 2 Thunderbirds, 1 Bantam, 1 Cheetah and if Rudix is in, I don't know what he will be flying.

[Rudix]

At this stage we are 2 Thunderbirds, 1 Bantam, 1 Cheetah and if Rudix is in, I don't know what he will be flying.

Great, yes, I am in, will be flying the Bush Baby

[Air Hog]

At this stage we are 2 Thunderbirds, 1 Bantam, 1 Cheetah and if Rudix is in, I don't know what he will be flying.

Great, yes, I am in, will be flying the Bush Baby

Great

[Blue Max]

I think the min speed requirement is great, if the miss-match becomes to large it is not fun over long distances.

Agree and understand.

I wonder if there are any trikers who might want to join me to fly in your propwash.!!!And also do this as a group of trikers..
I have done this before and can assure everybody it is tremendous fun.!!
If there are interrest we will start a seperate thread.


Otherwise I might just buy myself a faster aerie and join you okes.!!

[Air Hog]

Buy Rudix Rans, problem solved.

[Tobie]

A bunch of Cape Trikers might like to hi-jack this trip and tag along !! The mismatch in airspeed from 50mph to 65mph will only seperate the fixed wings and trikes with about an hour a day - on a 300km journey per day 4 trike hours. Else we will look at it as a seperate group

[Air Hog]

Hi Tobie
I am sure there is some Northern Trikers that will join your group. I know Blue Max wants to go.

[HansK]

PS. Where is "Klein Pella", can't find it on my maps/software....

Easy Plan shows airfield at:
S 29 00 E 18 59

[Air Hog]

Unfortunately, I am pulling out of this trip. There are too many delays with the completion of my Aerie. It should have been finish three weeks ago and I just had the good news this morning that my wing covers needs replacement as well. That is is another 2-3 weeks delay. Then I still have to do my proving hours and I would like to do at least 30 hours before a trip like this to see that all is sorted and running well. I cannot tackle a trip this long distance with a new plane. This will be cutting it to fine. I was really looking forward to this trip but have to be realistic.

If someone else would like to continue with this, you are welcome.