THE MICROLAND THREAD..."Home of the Tailwinds"

[Lassie]

Pitlamata is Henk Koster's strip. 13/31. 750m usable. He flies a Jabi 450. Very nice guy, sure he will accommodate you in an emergency. Just get prior permission. 0832797826. Powerlines on both tholds.

Enjoy the trip

Dawid

[Bundy]

Pitlamata is Henk Koster's strip. 13/31. 750m usable. He flies a Jabi 450. Very nice guy, sure he will accommodate you in an emergency. Just get prior permission. 0832797826. Powerlines on both tholds.

Enjoy the trip

Dawid

Thanks Dawid.

Small change of plan on our side....Troy will not be joining us, he is going to a friend for the weekend.

I will see you bright and early Sat morning, Maxine will be leaving P Town at about 7 am and meet us at Leeukop.
Weather still looking great....looks like a little tailwind for the "tailwinds" for most of the way... can prob expect a crosswind landing at Leeukop but hey that why we practice them!

Thanks for posting your route option Paul, I agree it is the most direct route but I would prefer if possible to stay clear of the buffer zone and Springs by following the green belt to the east. I just feel it is a safer route around that specific section... albeit slightly longer. Lots of open space and options.

See pic....but I'm prepared to fly either one if that's what the group decides. No worries. Frank...this is your "home route"...what's gonna be the best mate?

[Frank Smallwood]

I don't have strong views about route but I normally fly just east of buffer zone and then turn South west after crossing N17 then fly North of Heidelburg across Suikerbosrand. Lets fly Alan's route. A little bit further but with a few more outlanding options in case of engine out. We can stop at Springs (122.4) or Heidelburg (125.9) if we are too cold.
See you guys at microland nice and early with thermal underwear and thick gloves.

Cheers Frank

[mulderpm]

Anyway is good. The distance in relation to safety is irrelevant. We fly a loose gaggle anyway.

I will be packing tomorrow pm. Now I can take more booze..

[Bundy]

Dionnes not coming anymore..)

Ag nee man...wat's die K@k???

Come on Dingo Dee....gonna be cool...especially at -10!

[ME 109]

Manne, enjoy the flight! I am really pi*%d off for always missing this Sterkte met die koue! Ek gaan julle mal maak met vlieg, vlieg, vlieg as ek terug is. This time around I''ll have more time, for sure!

[Bundy]

I am "Go"

....weather stable, wind predicted at Vaal is approx.4-7 knts North Westerly, will pick up a bit in the late morning. Sun looks beautiful!

In Windguru I trust...

Pilot Briefing in Lapa at 06h30?....laaste piepie...en weg is ons.

Looks like we'll be a 4 ship formation...joining up with a Gyro somewhere east of Springs.

What's your call sign Mr Meanwell?

Whooo hoo!

[Paul Meanwell]

Hi Bundy,

I'm ZU-INC. Don't think I'll meet up with you east of springs, more like in the region of the Suikerbosrand or just south of there. I'll fly directly south from Brakpan, over the eastern part of the Suikerbosrand but to the west of Heidelberg airfield.

Just let me know when you are ready to roll, I'm reckoning it will take you at least 45 mins to reach the Suikerbosrand area.

[mulderpm]

We will look out for you INC-orporated on 125.4 & then after N3 125.6. We will be around 6500 on the way down and 7500 on the way back.

I will pack / prep this afternoon.

[mulderpm]

At the last moment I had to cancel.... My sincerest apologies Frank and the guys....I hope there wasn't any inconvenience.

I am sure you guys had a fantastic time. Glad to see you enjoyed my meat I sent with Jana. Pity I did not see anyone with a Winhoek Draught in the hand....have one on me.

So lekker to meet you all at Heidelberg this morning. Our timing was perfect. First time I heared you guys was when we were all in circuit on 125.9.

Ja Bundy, geniet my wors.

Heidelberg, took me 1h 10 min to get there and 28 min back.

[Bundy]

Another awesome Tailwinds getaway.

Paul, pity you couldn't make it, we certainly did miss the "Mulder madness"....but there will be another!

Thanks so much for hosting us Frank and Sharon, wow...we got seriously spoilt!....I'm definitely going to invite you guys again!

Weather was great. Took off from FABA with Nick and Frank and we routed via east of Springs to Heidelberg. We met up there with a lonely looking Gyro driver with a funny accent and all headed off again for Leeukop. 3 Samoosa's and a flingwing....landed RWY 12 and after the usual tying down etc, we headed off for a brekkie. Belly full, we took Paul back to the airfield and we saw him off as he flew his Gyro back to Brakpan Airfield. Thanks for joining us Paul! Always lekker to mix it up with our Gyro mate.

Well...as Paul disappeared towards the north.... by this time we were of course getting thirsty and needless to say..... "what happens on tour.....stays on tour!"....
(I was relieved to come home with my underpants intact this time! )

Up early and we headed off to prep and get airbourne for home. Another perfect day for flying this morning and we decided to do a flight over the Vaal Dam before heading back to FABA again. The Vaal is simply stunning with the sun shimmering over the various bays and creeks.... makes Dronkwordspruit look like a koi pond! We arrived overhead Heidelberg at exactly the same time as Paul who had flown down to meet us....impeccable timing! Of course I put this down to our amazing flight planning skills!

Landed back at FABA in a gentle 7 knts....all safe and sound.

Great weekend, great company and as always a pleasure to explore the sky with you hooligans.
Thanks chaps, I had a ball.

[HENNING JOHAN]

It was nice to see you guys at Heidelberg,twice!Sorry I was late yesterday.Today I had to finish off the display stands.As you all know that the strike as a affect on all of us in the metal industry.And from tomorrow it will became worst!I also love the vaaldam,leeukop.Did a lot of training in that area!Glad that the taillies had a great time!!!Next time I will bring coffee to the airfield!

[ME 109]

Good stuff tailwinders, lekker man, lekker!

[NickSwardt]

Well done to all, what a great weekend.

Thank you very much to Frank and Sharon for your hospitality me and Jana both had a great time

When we took off from microland Saturday morning I was already almost frozen but after our 15 minute circuit at Heidelburg I was completely frozen, die blik aeries vlieg dam wye circuits jong

Apart from the cold though the weather was amazing, smooth as silk there and back.
I did manage to find Franks prop wash which woke me up very quickly

The sunday morning over the Vaal dam was one of my best flights ever, but I can see why they call it "Die VAAL dam"

With the amount of clothes I had I could not move to take view pictures in the air but here is what I have:

[Paul Meanwell]

Enjoyed joining you guy's for breakfast, glad that the rest of the weekend worked well for you!