Africa cup 2012

[Blue Eagle]

Linda will gladly handle the 'down downs' for anyone who battle.

Hey Tumbleweed - I think I did ok with the down downs last year... enjoyed it whole-heartedly... one never knows what happens... if I'm there; we can have a stroh rum...

[Asterix]

Nicow will not be joining me - but still go to Numbi. He will accompany two more Potties guys who want to route "straight as the crow flies", but they want Nicow alongside when crossing the escarpment. Good on you guys - as well as Nicow who will be there!

This opens up time for me - so I will be leaving a day earlier for Hippo Pools! 26 September. 27 September early morning - Numbi via (hopefully) Blyde. After Numbi - onto Standerton - couple of days talking sh@t with my Dad and catching up, visit to Tumbleweed, then back to Potties via Blue Max. (where I will also spend a day or two if he is back...)

(NS: And my leave has been approved from 26 September to 15 October. No other form of transportation involved for the whole period, other than the Yellow Cobra, wherever I want to go! Isn't it FUN when you can turn your leave into a "flying holiday"? NO PRESSURE!

Being single and childless is sad, but BOY, it has its advantages!

[Asterix]

On my way back - I have an idea...the weekend of 13 -14 October...Instead of routing directly back I can fly into Microland on the afternoon of the 12 th October. Then join with Microlanders on a weekend trip to Blue Max? Take-off Saturday morning, 80 miles to Blue Max, Microlanders route back Sunday morning, I route Potties? Any takers?

[Nkwazi]

No Thatch, no Dish. Or will we see the Dish without Thatch?!! I expect to see every Oshkosh attendee there, hell man, we have stories to tell!!

Myself and AWACS are flying in, Vernon Koekemoer is driving

See you all at Numbi!!!

[Asterix]

Looking forward to your stories Nkwazi! (See above - I will NOT be taking any stroh Rum!)

[Nkwazi]

Eish, what's wrong with you okes man. I'll put Vernon Koekemoer in charge of that!! But we need your talents of persuasion, seems like some rookies are trying to get out of a Stroh Rum!!

[Tumbleweed]

Had planned on it been the weekend before:(...

Me too. Surely it was'nt delayed for a one day air show?

[Nkwazi]

You making a habit of this Demon!!

[Asterix]

Leave from 26 September to 12 October - APPROVED.

Bookings @ Hippo Pools, (for me and BLUE MAX, who will fly down to Potties on 25 September and then join me over Magoebaskloof to Hippo Pools on 26 September) - DONE!

Booking @ NUMBI for myself 27 - 29 September - DONE! (Oom Polla - onthou om self te boek by Numbi!! )

30 September I'm off to Standerton. Then laaater - back to Potties. Oh man, 2 1/2 weeks of flying, and visiting my beloved parents, sister / brother in law, and my two wonderful little nieces!!

LIFE IS GOOD! (Please Weather - don't screw me over...)

[Blue Max]

Lyk my ek gaan ook..
Ek moet nog die saak deur kry by Debbie..
Hoekom het niemand "Boe of Ba" gese oor die erkenning wat trike pilots behoort te kry wie oor die berge vlieg na Numbie toe..????
Is julle skaam om te praat...????
I remain to think it is an achievement to fly with your trike to Numbie!!!

[Tumbleweed]

Blue Max, I agree that flying over the escarpment is probably one of my biggest trike thrills. Every trip is different but definately one of the best part of the Numbi experience.

I dont know if you need to acknolege everyone's trip with accolades but for sure, it brings a glow of satisfaction and answers why and what we look for in triking.

[Nkwazi]

Well it looks like the mists have arrived. Guys, make sure you have very accurate weather reports before taking off for Numbi. The clouds can lie on that escarpment and its just not worth trying to fly in those conditions. Be very, very careful and whatever you do, dont divert to Belfast. If the forecast indicates low cloud put your trike on the trailer and drive there.

[Splinter]

Lyk my ek gaan ook..
Ek moet nog die saak deur kry by Debbie..
Hoekom het niemand "Boe of Ba" gese oor die erkenning wat trike pilots behoort te kry wie oor die berge vlieg na Numbie toe..????
Is julle skaam om te praat...????
I remain to think it is an achievement to fly with your trike to Numbie!!!

Having flown that route a few times myself I do not think its a good idea to give recognition to those that have flown over the mountain.
It could put pressure on someone to fly when they do not feel entirely comfortable because they don't want to be seen as the bloke that could not fly over the mountain when their buddies did. Pressure leads to poor decision making and could put someone in a situation they are not prepared for.

Flying over the mountain is an achievement you keep within yourself and packing up your trike when you feel uncomfortable is very smart and will keep you alive.
I remember a flight to Numbi in a group in WX that was really bad, arriving there and seeing guys take the trike off the trailor made me think I was really stupid to fly and I admire them for making a good decision

Just my 2c

[nicow]

Well it looks like the mists have arrived. Guys, make sure you have very accurate weather reports before taking off for Numbi. The clouds can lie on that escarpment and its just not worth trying to fly in those conditions. Be very, very careful and whatever you do, dont divert to Belfast. If the forecast indicates low cloud put your trike on the trailer and drive there.

Belfast.... there's no runway there-only wind

[Thatchman]

I am going to say this only once and going to put it as best i can so that there may be no confusion.

F#$K BELFAST