North meets South 2011 - Gariep 20-22 May 11, 73 GYRO'S

[Jabbanaught]

Hi Paul,

I would like to join the guys from the Cape. This will be my first long haul! Please keep me in the loop re travel plan.

Regards

Ian

Ian you wont be alone , LOts of gyro's and friends around you

[Jabbanaught]

For all the Capies!

Len and I had a quick discussion on the route. Here is the suggested route.

See Google File.

Any comments?

THanks Thinus , I think Len , Dave and Yourself must work on the Planning getting the guys SAFE to Gariep !

[FLYNOTE]

The Capies are waking up The guys from Vredendal are just finishing their "oes" so we can have wine for the year to come and then they are all aboard for Gariep. This is going to be the most incredible event. Thanks to all you guys getting your ducks in a row and beginning to get the "fever" Thinus jy gaan die manne laat verdwaal Beaufort Wes lê gn daar waar jy hom beplan het nie !! Kyk bietjie anderkant die dorp op die regterkant van die hoofweg soos jy Noorde toe ry !
The guys up here are also rearing to go. Our route is so simple. Gauteng, Kroonstad, Tempe and Gariep. All in all 340 SM and around 6 hours with fuel stops. Most guys will depart first light and arrive at Gariep at more or less between 13h00 and 14h00. You Capies have about 460SM to run so we will have to keep the beer cold for you and cheer you along as we stand at the airfield watching you arrive in your droves. Gonna be GREAT Roll on the month of May !!

[Jabbanaught]

Ja nee Johan , Its going to be a blast , Looks like i will be flying the day before to get to Gariep before "julle vaalpense " , and to make sure that all is well for the guys arrival .

Hopefully we will have good weather for both North and South legs .

I am a bit worried still have not heard a word from my RAF friends ?????

[THI]

For all the Capies!

Len and I had a quick discussion on the route. Here is the suggested route.

See Google File.

Any comments?

Updated Google file. Just it case somebody gets lost...

[Gyronaut]

I like the spirit that is starting to build! This is going to be THE event for us Gyro fanatics.

All the Capies, heads-up please!

Nic has volunteered to tow a trailer with Gerry Cans/fuel bowser whatever it takes behind his ML to Matjiesfontein/Beaufort West/Richmond so we will have fuel available. Please let me know how much you will need at each stop and we will see to it that its there.
... Remember, Beaufort West only has AVGAS, so those of you who need Mogas there will need to let me know so that we can bring adequate Mogas there also.

Dit gaan 'n JOL wees.

I am happy to hear that other aircraft will be joining us for the excursion, regardless of type. (They will experience the Gyrocalypse) ... All welcome. If it flies we welcome it, if it is a woer-woer it HAS TO BE THERE!

I can feel the excitement starting to build and am already looking forward to it.

Len

[Grumpy]

I can feel the excitement starting to build and am already looking forward to it. Len

Nog enetjie?

[Jabbanaught]

Hi Guys / Gals

I would like to ask again that the Guys that is forming part of Eric , Johan von Ludwig and Flynote groups , send me the required details as previously requested .

Thanks Again

Paul

[FLYNOTE]

GO ! GO ! GO ! This weekend Lion, Hugh , Malcolm and Richard from Tedderfield popped over to get the info for Gariep and do their bookings. We are moving guys and the numbers are swelling. YOU GUYS are making it happen.

Three very easy steps to attend the biggest gyro event ever .

STEP 1 You phone Pearl Sontashe Groups & Conference Coordinator
and book your accomodation
Forever Resorts Gariep
P/Bag x 10,Gariep Dam,9922,S.A
Tel: +27(0)51 754 0045
Fax: +27(0)86 587 0258
Mobile: +27(0)84 484 0474

STEP 2 You send Paul Roux an e-mail to confirm that you are in. HE MUST KNOW FOR FUEL, SHUTTLE and PARTY ARRANGEMENTS ETC !!
polis@iafrica.com
Supply your;

Full Names and Surname
Home Airfield
Cel Number
Home / Office Number
Gyro Type
Registration Number
Email Address

STEP 3 Join or get a gaggle of guys in your area together to fly down to Gariep. If you can't find maatjies just shout on the forum. They are out there !!
The routes will be posted on the forum. The Capies have already got their ducks in a row. Gauties just hit the skyway in a Southernly direction to Kroonstad for a refuel. If we know who and how many there will be we can organise Mogas from a local garage for all you guys BUT THEN WE NEED TO KNOW !! From there to Tempe for a second refuel ( avgas) and next stop Gariep. Its simple, its straight , its beautiful , its exciting !

And there you go ! Come on all of you who fly the most exciting craft in the world. Get going on this one NOW. We WILL have 100 gyros at Gariep and we WILL be in the guiness book of records due to you guys attending this great meet. It will be an extremely exciting weekend with lots and lots of bonding and meeting and gyro talk and flying.

I heared that minister Balfour is a keen aviation fan . If so he will be fascinated by the gyros. I do not know if it's just a rumour but if not we should maybe try to invite him to do the opening speech at this record breaking event. Modling von Ludwig has indicated that he will do the honours to take the minister for a flip around the dam in the Kriek if the minister or the Kriek for that matter can make it. We will work on this one ...
If the lady on the left or the other two gentlemen are part of the ministers entourage ( I am very ignorant about protocol and who is part of a delegation and who is not so forgive me if I made an incorrect assumption on this one ) the Kriek will most certainly accommodate a second pax or is the Kriek a two seater? I am not sure now... Modling? Will you go 3 up ( the minister and the lady or any of the other two pax and yourself as pilot ?) It really will be great if we can arrange this. It will mean a lot for gyros in South Africa to involve someone at government level. Anyone with ideas on who we need to contact?
SEE YOU AT GARIEP !

[leonstrauss]

Ai, julle ouens laat my kwyl! Miskien moet ek maar met my bike kom kuier!!!

[Sky Knight]

Re the Gariep "North meet South"

A VERY frustrated "ex pilot" (fixed wing and 3 axis microlight pilot) would like to know if there is anybody flying to Gariep AND /OR Carnarvon Fly In have a spare seat for a pax (will pay towards fuel etc)

Please contact me at andresteyn@xpoint.co.za or cell 0 eight two 82 nine 8 9 nine 9 two

Sounds like either event will be the bash of the year

Regards and safe flying

Sky Knight

[abezzi]

Ciao, if all go as planned I should fly to Gariep in a PA28 Warrior and I could have a seat available...if you are in the Cape area of course!

[Sky Knight]

Thx for the offer "abezzi" but unfortunately I now reside in Gauteng ! I am from Worcester originally but are now working on a 12 months contract basis in Gauteng.
Have a great trip up to Gariep

Regards

Sky Knight

[Jabbanaught]

HI

Eric can you please get the information requested below from the following guys that you said contacted you

Got reply from the following guys already for Gariep
Pieter Kruger
Deon Herbst
Tony Wright
JP du Ponsel
Li Lotriet

Details to be completed PLEASE .

Data for 2011 Gyro Jamboree

Full Names and Surname
Home Airfield
Cel Number
Home / Office Number
Gyro Type
Registration Number
Email Address

Please email to me for all regions :

My email is polis by iafrica dot com .

Regards

Paul

Please i still need details

[Jabbanaught]

Hi

Johan en MPL Pilot

Can you guys please send me the details as listed below of the following persons that form part of your group

As far as humanly possible, we will bring a group consisting of the following people:
Johan von Ludwig
Jan Ludolf
Johan van Garderen
Riaan Strauss
Frans Strydom
Jadri Beyers
Pierre van der Merwe. Ons moet darrem iets saam vat wat leliker as die Kriek is......
Josef Hugo ( sien jy is so so die commitment is daar )
Roux Smith ( moet net sy agterent bietjie warm maak om klaar te kry met enjin instellasie )
Philip Nel
Roy Watson
Richard Herber
Norman Ehlers
Jaco Barnard. Dit gee darrem seker genoeg tyd om die pap wiele uit te sorteer
Braam Hechter...Sal kyk dat die Gunship dan al weer kan vlieg...

Ausie MATE with the new Magni..Come on MATE, this is going to be THE cross country you have dreamt of... we will accomodate you with speed and range so that you can also sit back and enjoy.


The accomodation has been booked and paid, for the Wagtail group which is as follows:

Details to be completed PLEASE .

Data for 2011 Gyro Jamboree

Full Names and Surname
Home Airfield
Cel Number
Home / Office Number
Gyro Type
Registration Number
Email Address

Please email to me for all regions :

My email is polis by iafrica dot com .

Regards

Paul

Still need details of some of the guys !