Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
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Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
We must start final arrangements. Can we have a list of all that is going on this trip.
Please provide:
1. Name of Pilot
2. A/C Registration and type
3. Booking confirmed?
Please provide:
1. Name of Pilot
2. A/C Registration and type
3. Booking confirmed?
Johan Welman - aka Air Hog
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"The sky is not the limit... it is where the fun starts!!"
Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
1. Name of Pilot - Ian Wylde
2. A/C Registration and type - ZU-EMW type Savannah (Z236)
3. Booking confirmed? - Yes
2. A/C Registration and type - ZU-EMW type Savannah (Z236)
3. Booking confirmed? - Yes
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Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg - Confirmations
I wil keep this list updated:
1. Johan (Air Hog) - Thunderbird
2. Ian Wylde - Savannah
3. Andre Labuschagne (Lappies) - (Booking confirmed??) Thunderbird?
4. Francois (Tribal Croc) - GT450
5. Bert v Jaarsveld - ZU-CVD Cheetah
6. Tommie Bishop - ZU-DKH Cheetah
7. Rudi Venter - Bushbaby?
8. Nathan Lategan - ZU-EFN Aquilla 582 - Confirmed
OK, what happened to all the Trikes that wanted to go? Nathan is the only one at this stage, come on Guys. He needs some partners!
1. Johan (Air Hog) - Thunderbird
2. Ian Wylde - Savannah
3. Andre Labuschagne (Lappies) - (Booking confirmed??) Thunderbird?
4. Francois (Tribal Croc) - GT450
5. Bert v Jaarsveld - ZU-CVD Cheetah
6. Tommie Bishop - ZU-DKH Cheetah
7. Rudi Venter - Bushbaby?
8. Nathan Lategan - ZU-EFN Aquilla 582 - Confirmed
OK, what happened to all the Trikes that wanted to go? Nathan is the only one at this stage, come on Guys. He needs some partners!
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Johan Welman - aka Air Hog
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Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
1.Name of Pilot - Francois Prinsloo
2. A/C Registration and type - ZU-TCR type GT450
3. Booking confirmed - Hope so made the deposit and all
2. A/C Registration and type - ZU-TCR type GT450
3. Booking confirmed - Hope so made the deposit and all

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Tailwheel fun starts here
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Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
Hi Guys and Gals
Two months to go! Have you made your booking yet?
We have to start making final arrangements!
Also, please your name on the list if you go.
Is the Chain Gang still joining us?

Two months to go! Have you made your booking yet?

We have to start making final arrangements!

Also, please your name on the list if you go.
Is the Chain Gang still joining us?


Johan Welman - aka Air Hog
"The sky is not the limit... it is where the fun starts!!"
"The sky is not the limit... it is where the fun starts!!"
Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
I have a problem with the 1st of May.
Got a course i am attending on that weekend.
Trying to get them to move the course.
Got a course i am attending on that weekend.
Trying to get them to move the course.
Gavin van der Berg - ZS-WWF
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Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
Hey Pilots,
I will be unable to attend as I will be going to the uk in June....don't have enough leave for both....

I will be unable to attend as I will be going to the uk in June....don't have enough leave for both....


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Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg

Ek drink nog, ek meen ek dink nog!!

Ek praat jou thaal...
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Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
Bert v Jaarsveld
ZU-CVD Cheetah
Tommie Bishop
ZU-DKH Cheetah
Have booked
ZU-CVD Cheetah
Tommie Bishop
ZU-DKH Cheetah
Have booked
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Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
Waar is die Kroon manne wat sou gaan?
Johan Welman - aka Air Hog
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Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
Less than 60 days to go!!
Johan Welman - aka Air Hog
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Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
I am jealousdemon wrote:11 days to go for us![]()


Johan Welman - aka Air Hog
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Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
Guys and Girls
Just over 6 weeks to go!! Time to start final arrangements.

Just over 6 weeks to go!! Time to start final arrangements.


Johan Welman - aka Air Hog
"The sky is not the limit... it is where the fun starts!!"
"The sky is not the limit... it is where the fun starts!!"
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Re: Thunderbirds to the Drakensberg
Updated list that had confirmed:
1. Johan (Air Hog) - Thunderbird
2. Ian Wylde - Savannah
3. Andre Labuschagne (Lappies) - (Booking confirmed??) Thunderbird?
4. Francois (Tribal Croc) - GT450
5. Trevor Davies - Thunderbird
6. Bert v Jaarsveld - ZU-CVD Cheetah
7. Tommie Bishop - ZU-DKH Cheetah
8. Rudi Venter - Bushbaby?
9. Nathan Lategan - ZU-EFN Aquilla 582 - Confirmed
OK, what happened to all the Trikes that wanted to go? Nathan is the only one at this stage, come on Guys. He needs some partners! Come on Chain Gang. How about some Tailwind guys? Waar is die Rhino Park manne? Oom Blue Max, komaan, julle het nog nie die Berg gevlieg nie!
We wil try to get together to do some final flight plans etc.
Looking forward to this!!

1. Johan (Air Hog) - Thunderbird
2. Ian Wylde - Savannah
3. Andre Labuschagne (Lappies) - (Booking confirmed??) Thunderbird?
4. Francois (Tribal Croc) - GT450
5. Trevor Davies - Thunderbird
6. Bert v Jaarsveld - ZU-CVD Cheetah
7. Tommie Bishop - ZU-DKH Cheetah
8. Rudi Venter - Bushbaby?
9. Nathan Lategan - ZU-EFN Aquilla 582 - Confirmed
OK, what happened to all the Trikes that wanted to go? Nathan is the only one at this stage, come on Guys. He needs some partners! Come on Chain Gang. How about some Tailwind guys? Waar is die Rhino Park manne? Oom Blue Max, komaan, julle het nog nie die Berg gevlieg nie!
We wil try to get together to do some final flight plans etc.
Looking forward to this!!




Johan Welman - aka Air Hog
"The sky is not the limit... it is where the fun starts!!"
"The sky is not the limit... it is where the fun starts!!"
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