Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

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Re: Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

Postby Alpha » Thu Nov 24, 2011 2:03 pm

Hi all,

179 hour pilot here, not too fond of wind, but will fly in it if there is no other choice! I worked out a plan from Aeroden to zebula and for my Trike and I am sure other 503's we need about 88 minutes to get to zebula via TC's place!

Unless someone else knows a better way! Madman... I will see u at Xwinds early tomorrow!!

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Re: Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

Postby Alpha » Thu Nov 24, 2011 2:04 pm

Hi all,

179 hour pilot here, not too fond of wind, but will fly in it if there is no other choice! I worked out a plan from Aeroden to zebula and for my Trike and I am sure other 503's we need about 88 minutes to get to nebula via TC's place!

Unless someone else knows a better way! Madman... I will see u at Xwinds early tomorrow!!

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Re: Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

Postby MADDOG » Thu Nov 24, 2011 2:37 pm

The big Italian and myself plan to leave 16:00 to 16:30 (depends on the CB's) routing Cullinan - Rust de winter - Zebula. Flying time 115 minutes.

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Re: Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

Postby Air Hog » Thu Nov 24, 2011 2:52 pm

I see a Mad party coming. There is a Madman and a Maddog and then there is a Focker... Fasten your seat belts guys!! This is going to be a Bumpy ride.

Pitty that I am going to miss out on this one ## (^^) :roll:

BUT, the February one I am in!
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Re: Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

Postby MADDOG » Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:46 pm

Airhog, We will think of you - braaing a pig on the spit!
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Re: Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

Postby MICROHEADSON » Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:50 pm

Well we have not even got to Zebula yet and things are getting out of hand, firstly Gaylord is hoping " that there is lots of love to the body", and now Air Hog is talking about fastening our seatbelts for a BUMpy ride :!: :!: ... sorry guys couldn't resist that one (^^) (^^)
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Re: Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

Postby Madman » Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:54 pm

Bwaaahaaahaaa :lol:

The time is now guys...cya all tomorrow...Yeeeeehaaaaa ##

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Re: Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

Postby Blue Max » Thu Nov 24, 2011 8:37 pm

:)
Julle manne moet nou asb net nie vir n paar wolkies skrik nie.!!
Vlieg verby die goed net nie deur hulle nie.
En laat ons n paar mooi pics kry van al julle 'dinge'....Pasop net vir daai ou wie boddyheat soek.!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

Postby Tribal Croc » Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:21 am

Guys enjoy your flight ## ## ## Weather this side is 100% lekker sun shine , no wind .........ooops just left one :lol:

Will be looking forward in seeing a fleet of microlight flying over the farm vhpy
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Re: Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

Postby Alpha » Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:32 am

Well, I am all packed and ready to go, been sitting on the Trike since 5:30 am at the threshold of 20 here at Koop! 1 problem.... Mist so thick I cannot see my hand in front of my face!

No wind.... Pressure at 1021 and mist... What has the weather Gods got against me? :x

Well I will wait it out a little longer!

See u guys soon, I hope this weather clears
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Re: Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

Postby Dish » Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:44 am

wait for it to burn off.... it will, by now you should be airborne!!
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Re: Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

Postby Alpha » Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:16 am

Hey hey it's flyday!

Managed to take off at 8 am in less than ideal circumstances... Climbed to 7000ft and QNH was sweet at 1021!

Had a good tailwind to crosswinds, sat at 50mph hands off at 5250 rpm. Got a bit bumpy coming up to randfontein, but I was not turning back... Eventually, crosswinds in sight, joined overhead for right downwind on 25...

Stopped and was met by Trevor Davies who kindly directed me to Madmans Hangar where my Trike will spend the day before flying out to Aeroden this pm! Weather is looking better and better!

Leg 2 to follow: (^^)
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Re: Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

Postby Dish » Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:23 am

[Had a good tailwind to crosswinds, sat at 50mph hands off at 5250 rpm. ???? WTF??????

Really ?? 50 mph with a tailwind ??? aweessommmee !!! see you later vhpy
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Re: Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

Postby Bugwar » Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:30 am

88 minutes to get to nebula
If you can get to the nearest nebula (about 350 light years from earth) in 88 minutes, Dude I want the first option on your trike :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Whats up in microlighting??? Zebula invite from thatch

Postby Air Hog » Fri Nov 25, 2011 11:14 am

Big Boy Mufasa wrote:[Had a good tailwind to crosswinds, sat at 50mph hands off at 5250 rpm. ???? WTF??????

Really ?? 50 mph with a tailwind ??? aweessommmee !!! see you later vhpy
It is going to be an interesting flight ## (^^) :roll: Maybe you guys must give the 503's a 30min or so head start
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