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

[Frank Smallwood]

Hi All,
Good weekend fly away. Sorry to those who missed out. Unfortunately there are no mid-air photos as our official photographer couldn't make it due to sickness. It was very cold Saturday morning and I was trying out my new bar mitts (arrived Friday) , which certainly helped but even so by the time we arrived at Heidelburg on the way down I had pretty much lost contact with my fingers. Paul Meanwell on the other hand arrived at Heidelburg warm as toast in his gyro with electrically heated jacket!
Thanks Paul, Alan, Nick, Jana, Maxine and especially Sharon for great weekend.
Cheers Frank

[Bundy]

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!

Must make a plan Johan, was my first time at FAHG, but I will def be back there soon for a visit. Beautiful Runway!

[Bundy]

Paul Meanwell on the other hand arrived at Heidelburg warm as toast in his gyro with electrically heated jacket!

First time I've seen a pilot with wires hanging out of his crotch....

[Bundy]

Apologies to you all, I cant make the Braai this weekend.

Enjoy and have a cold one for me.

[Bundy]

Good luck to all departing for Barberton/Numbi.

Fly safely and enjoy!

Rhodie...have fun in your first CC as a qualified pilot mate.

[mulderpm]

All those flying to the lowveld...enjoy and fly safe. It is an unforgettable experience.

To those not going....join us at Microland for the fly and braai.

[Robbie Shaw]

All those flying to the lowveld...enjoy and fly safe. It is an unforgettable experience.

To those not going....join us at Microland for the fly and braai.

Are you guys flying on sat morning ?

[Robbie Shaw]

Good luck to all departing for Barberton/Numbi.

Fly safely and enjoy!

Rhodie...have fun in your first CC as a qualified pilot mate.

Hey Bundy,

Flight was cancelled due to high winds .... Very sad i was really looking toward to this trip ....

Lets look at it this way ...... Safety first ...... Always ......

We are going to have to plan something in the future....

[ME 109]

Good luck to all departing for Barberton/Numbi.

Fly safely and enjoy!

Rhodie...have fun in your first CC as a qualified pilot mate.

Hey Bundy,

Flight was cancelled due to high winds .... Very sad i was really looking toward to this trip ....

Lets look at it this way ...... Safety first ...... Always ......

We are going to have to plan something in the future....

Sorry to hear this Robbie, there will be a next time!

[Bundy]

Hey Bundy,

Flight was cancelled due to high winds .... Very sad i was really looking toward to this trip ....

Lets look at it this way ...... Safety first ...... Always ......

Rob....sorry to hear mate, but you made the right call. Cancelling due to marginal weather is always the right call. Your gut tells you "No"....then listen!

No flight or cross country is worth bending your aerie or hurting yourself. Set personal limits and stick to them, you wont be sorry.

The Tailwinds are always planning trips, there will def be another one chom.

[mulderpm]

Hey Bundy,

Flight was cancelled due to high winds .... Very sad i was really looking toward to this trip ....

Lets look at it this way ...... Safety first ...... Always ......

We are going to have to plan something in the future....

Oh no...what a pity. I guess that means the event is postponed. Does that include Numbi? Last year Barberton also had to be postponed.

The WX is always the deciding factor. Fanie said to me what has kept him safe was....if you have any doubt then don't...wise words from the Meistro.

Next time Rhodie, and all affected.

Ok, now you can join us for the braai....you cant have any excuse. Looking at the WX, I don't think there be any flying but then we just braai earlier

See you all Saturday.

[NickSwardt]

I'm baby sitting tomorrow so will bring the charcoal and mini Nick Then we can all babysit

I'll bring your well travelled beer Paul, to the Vaal and all the way back

[mulderpm]

Thanks Nick....are you going to take him for a fright?

I will bring some salad stuff.

Quite a few guys have responded positively...so there should be a good crowd. Yes, Paul, we can start earlier...

[mulderpm]

Pilots Motor Bike. Stearman engine??

No, apparently it is a Rotec R3600 engine, 150Hp, 9 cylinder, which is fitted as a replacement engine to WW 1 era aircraft like the Sopwith Camel etc.

[Robbie Shaw]

Good luck to all departing for Barberton/Numbi.

Fly safely and enjoy!

Rhodie...have fun in your first CC as a qualified pilot mate.

Hey Bundy,

Flight was cancelled due to high winds .... Very sad i was really looking toward to this trip ....

Lets look at it this way ...... Safety first ...... Always ......

We are going to have to plan something in the future....

Sorry to hear this Robbie, there will be a next time!

Thanks I needed that remark ..... And when we do the trip trusting we'll have a cold one together ?