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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Graham Mac » Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:13 am

Nice one Alan.
Helga has landed,a text book landing i believe,at Helmeringhausen after dodging a large storm cloud all the way,and is camping under her wing,before moving on to Duwiseb,waiting for weather to clear.Then on to Solitare.
The "Stubborn Old Goat" is doing VERY well,considering she's all alone in the air,over mostly hostile terrain.
Still trying to get photos from her,and will post them as soon as.
till next update
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Carel » Thu Apr 29, 2010 2:22 pm

Just returned from Solitaire, Helga has not yet arrived there, but they will be on the lookout for her. Moose was also informed that she will be there today or tomorrow.
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Graham Mac » Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:40 pm

Hak wrote:vhpy Very happy you going 2 SOLITAIREMOOS no is +264-63-293096 hope it will help(a lot of improvement at solitaire (^^) (^^) (^^)
Hak this number for Moose is wrong as Helga gets through to some Market that has never heard of Moose.Please check, or if anyone knows his contact details please advise,Helga is waiting out strong winds at present and would like to find out the weather that she will be flying into at Solitaire.
Right now she's drinking Tafel,to calm her nerves after 5 go arounds before landing at Duwiseb,heavy wind and heat waves.
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Hak » Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:18 pm

:( Sorry no new no must look in derectionry of NAM!!! (^^) (^^) (^^)
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Carel » Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:32 am

She can try 063-682033. Number of reception at Solitaire. They will be able to help.
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby erika lambrechs » Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:21 pm

So proud to see another "Lady" doing what she want to do.........FLY!!

Helga, very proud of you and can only hope I will still be flying when Iam your age. Have heard about this
incredible lady! Must meet you sometime.

Good luck, happy landings, gentle winds and safe return.

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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Graham Mac » Sat May 01, 2010 5:38 am

Update in the words of Helga's Daughter.
"She took off beautifully from Duwiseb.she made an ass of herself on the Radio but quickly corrected herself.Mom flew over the mountain instead of the chicken way around.Proud of my Mom.Awesome senery and a great landing at Solitaire.
With 100 microlighters in GHOST form to meet her.Not a blooming hanger in sight.Tied plane down.and booked into lodge."and a bit more ($$) ($$) ($$)
Great stuff Helga.
(^^) Later
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby skyrat » Sat May 01, 2010 11:37 am

Helga. it is great to follow your adventure. we are missing you at Panorama. nobody to do breakfast or call to hear what the weather is doing. fly safe and remember to take lots of pic to share with us when you are back (^^) (**) (**)
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Dunesand » Sun May 02, 2010 1:41 pm

Hi Guys,

I am meeting up with Helga as we(I) type at Solitaire. Helga and her crew is hurrying-up slowly - to say the least. The weather up here has been horrific for trike-flying at least - rain, heavy rain and subsequent heavy wind storms. Rather unusual for Namibia and the Namib for this time of the year I must say.
Helga's plan is to fly to Windhoek from here - over very high and windy mountains I can assure you - and from there possibly to Omaruru in the north west.

Hi everyone: We cannot seem to break the 3 to 4 day stay at a place. Our internal clocks still wake us up at 04h00. We check weather and drink tons of coffee.
Helga doing well. She paces herself well. If she is tired she does not move. We on the other hand are learning patience. BIG TIME!!!

Hey Graham Mac! Look you do not need to send anything we have connected with Hanno who is kindly helping us out today. Will need u though tomorrow. Ha Ha!
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Graham Mac » Wed May 05, 2010 7:48 am

Helga was all ready,ground crew packed to go,but found plane too wet.Waited for wing to dry and in that time got way to hot to take off.leave for Eros afternoon.
no further news
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Boer » Wed May 05, 2010 2:18 pm

Greetings OUMA we are all very honoured and proud to know you and be friends with you. This has been your dream since the day I met you.
You are one of those lucky people who has made your dream come true. My dream is to win the lotto - I will probably die trying.

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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Graham Mac » Thu May 06, 2010 5:41 pm

Helga diverted to Oanob near Rehbooth,slept under her wing and took off to challenge the mountain range of Windhoek.
Landed safely at Eros Airport through a very friendly and accomadating Air Traffic Controler,she is now in Windhoek after securing the aircraft at Eros,and is living it up with family there.The route forward from there is yet to be decided as Namibia is having unusual weather patterns for this time of year.Her way forward is a mystery to her and all of us.
Glad youre safe and in great spirits Helga.Have a Tafel beer for me.
Till later
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Boer » Mon May 10, 2010 6:35 am

So, now that you are settled post more pics.
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby tinty1 » Mon May 10, 2010 4:39 pm

Hello Helga
We are all missing you here at Panorama, and are very proud of you.
Fly safe.
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Hak » Wed May 12, 2010 10:40 am

:wink: HI Helga were are you,can not wait 2 here from you. (^^) (^^)
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