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Re: Another Proud Gyronaut Solo in the Western Cape

Postby Tinkerbell » Sun Nov 13, 2011 3:38 pm

Congrats, Ronnie!
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Re: Another Proud Gyronaut Solo in the Western Cape

Postby jj le roux » Sun Nov 13, 2011 5:19 pm

Well done Ronnie!! Well done to Winston Beiling for getting his license recently at Fisantekraal too. Watch this space I'm right behind you.
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Re: Another Proud Gyronaut Solo in the Western Cape

Postby Gyronaut » Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:07 am

Nick Owen went Solo at Morningstar recently!
He holds a Fixed Wing Comm licence and loves flying Gyro's too. He has done conversions onto the M16, M22 and M24.

Congratulations Nick, short road to your licence now.

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Re: Another Proud Gyronaut Solo in the Western Cape

Postby jj le roux » Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:06 pm

Well done Nick!
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Re: Another Proud Gyronaut Solo in the Western Cape

Postby Ou Man » Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:20 pm

Way to go Ronnie,
Long way from where we started!!! Hope to see u soon at Sandkloof with your gyro.
Seen your old Cheetah......very well cared for at the new owner.

Same goes to Nick. well done!!!
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Re: Another Proud Gyronaut Solo in the Western Cape

Postby jj le roux » Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:05 pm

I went Solo today at Fisantekraal(Aerosport). It was such an amazing journey so far and I'm sure it will only get better. Louis at times you had me mad but believe me when I got off the ground today I felt so calm and in control. Perfection doesn't come easy and I understand now why you do what you do best. Thank you Hannie and Winston for all your words of encouragement and not least, Len for taking me on my first flights. Here is to many more happy hours in the sky.
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Re: Another Proud Gyronaut Solo in the Western Cape

Postby THI » Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:11 pm

Well done JJ!! :-)
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Re: Another Proud Gyronaut Solo in the Western Cape

Postby Gyronaut » Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:50 pm

Congratulations JJ! Well done with your achievement. You have lots to be proud of.
Well done to Louis & all at Aerosport also for making it possible for you.
I look forward to you getting your licence!

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Re: Another Proud Gyronaut Solo in the Western Cape

Postby Jabbanaught » Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:03 pm

Congrats with the solo , i am sure you will enjoy building the hours towards your license (^^)
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Re: Another Proud Gyronaut Solo in the Western Cape

Postby Learjet » Tue Nov 29, 2011 10:31 pm

(^^) congratulations
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Re: Another Proud Gyronaut Solo in the Western Cape

Postby Gyronaut » Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:39 am

4 Pilots got their Gyro Wings at Morningstar this month!

Congrats to Joep, Karl, Nick and Ronnie for passing their flight tests!!

Well done guys, enjoy your new found freedom. I know you will all fly responsibly.
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Re: Another Proud Gyronaut Solo in the Western Cape

Postby MidlifeCrisis » Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:51 am

I need to say a very big thank you to Len for making this license possible, he went out of his way to make an affordable deal and the professionalism shown at his school was outstanding, Len you are a true representative of your sport,another person that played the biggest role is Jabbernaught ( Paul Roux) he layed the foundation for my gyro flying and very kindly supplied me with a plane to do my training on, thanks Paul without you it would not have happened, and finally thanks to Mark for doing my test, tests are allways a strain but your professional and educational approach made it a memorable event.
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Re: Another Proud Gyronaut Solo in the Western Cape

Postby THI » Fri Dec 02, 2011 10:23 am

MidlifeCrisis wrote:I need to say a very big thank you to Len for making this license possible, he went out of his way to make an affordable deal and the professionalism shown at his school was outstanding, Len you are a true representative of your sport,another person that played the biggest role is Jabbernaught ( Paul Roux) he layed the foundation for my gyro flying and very kindly supplied me with a plane to do my training on, thanks Paul without you it would not have happened, and finally thanks to Mark for doing my test, tests are allways a strain but your professional and educational approach made it a memorable event.
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Re: Another Proud Gyronaut Solo in the Western Cape

Postby BONZAI BELL » Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:47 am

Congrats to all of you , seems the Gyronaughts are growing at a good pace. Hoping to meet more of you with the next big event.
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Re: Another Proud Gyronaut Solo in the Western Cape

Postby Gyronaut » Fri Dec 16, 2011 7:28 pm

Bredell Roux went Solo at Morningstar in the Magni M16 today.

Congratulations Bredell. You are flying very well and are going to be an asset to our growing Gyro community in the Western Cape.

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