Kalahari Bash

[LarryMcG]

A group of trikes and three axis 15 - 20 at the moment - will be flying from Eastern Cape - PE, EL, and Grahamstown, to Molopo lodge in the Kalahari, in Early July. Sounds like some might trailer there.

Proposed dates are to Meet at Molopo on Friday 2 July.

Return trip for some - others will route direct again - will be Westwards to Alex bay, and home down the WestCoast - as some of us have never flown the WestCoast

Check Molopo details here - http://www.molopo.co.za/

All fuel meals etc can be arranged at the lodge. Chalets or camping.

Interested in Joining us?

LM

[Alpha]

Hey there Larry,

I am based in the northern cape in a place called Kathu, I would love to join in, will probably arrange 1 or 2 more trikes extra. Keep us updated.

Fly high fly low...don't care just fly..

[RV4ker (RIP)]

What your route from EC?

[LarryMcG]

Hi George

Due to the number of a/c, the routes will differ - also from trikes to fixed wing. Ght guys will probably go - Graaf Reinet, De-aar, Prieska, Upinton, Koopan. EL guys maybe via aliwal north, and Pe will meet us in Graaf Reinet. Trike time at 50 mph should be about 11.5 hours, so we are planning on two days. Still looking for fuel stops, accom etc enroute, but havent finalized details yet.

Cradock and Aliwal North have also shown an interest, and now Kathu as well. Numbers are growing.

Some guys will trailer, and we should have some groundcrew, so should be fairly easy.

Molopo lodge host a bike festival every year - I heard with about 2000 people, so this could be a large event, and possibly be done yearly.

A-A-S, keep an eye here for any changes, and keep me posted with numbers etc.

Cheers

LM

[RV4ker (RIP)]

I should be based FAVB for a stretch then if the deal we are working on comes off. Keep us posted on here. Maybe I can pop off and visit for a day or 2....

PS If you need fuel etc in near FAVB let me know...

[Alpha]

Sounds like this is going to be one not too miss... If need be FASS is where I am based so if fuel is needed and if FASS is en route I will help.

[Morph]

and home down the WestCoast - as some of us have never flown the WestCoast

LM

How far down the Westcoast are you talking about. We can definitely put you guys up for a braai, place to sleep etc at Morning Star. We have enough space in the clubhouse, toilets, cooking facilities, bar etc. The only challenge would be hangerage, but nothing that a lot of rope can't solve

[LarryMcG]

Thanks, Greg Why dont you get a few guys to meet us at Molopo, and show us the way to your field ??

THe only hassel might be the world cup, and air space restrictions around ct???

[Morph]

Yes,

If there are restrictions, then Wintervogel is an option. Falls outside of the no fly zone

[Grumpy]

Yes,

If there are restrictions, then Wintervogel is an option. Falls outside of the no fly zone

Is the no fly zone not 50 mile radius? If so then I don't think we fall outside. Gotta check.
But yes, we'd love to entertain the guys!!

[Tobie]

Wintervogel chaps are also planning a trip far up the west coast, then on to Augrabies and returning inland via Loeriesfontein during June July. I would really appreciate any feedback regarding airstrips, accomodation, panoramic routes and places on route, no go zones and things to watch out for in the following areas.

1) West coast from Vredendal to Port Nolloth

2) Richtersveld area

3) Routing along the Orange river from Vioolsdrift to Augrabies

4) and/or Routing from Port Nolloth via Pofadder to Augrabies

5) North of Augrabies to Molopo and the salt pans like Hakskeen, Klein Aar, Groot Aar etc

6) Augrabies to Loeriesfontein / Calvinia - Boet's side of the forest


I have taken note of the above planned event and we may decide to fall in with the same dates.

Safe Flying

Tobie

[Tobie]

Alpha-A-Sierra, how about info from your area as well.

[Koevoet]

Tobie - are u guys going with trikes. Very jealous - flippen soccer - work has a no leave policy

Grumpy - think Wintervogel is in the 50nm grid.

[Slabfish]

Larry I`m going to keep a eye on this thread and see how my schedule works out .I`ve been flying far to little lately and would love to join.

[Tobie]

Koevoet, trikes yes, all 503 and 582, lekker slow trip.