Holiday flying

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Postby Big-D » Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:54 pm

I have logged close to 12 hours since Christmas, not bad. Actually, 2 of those hours on Christmas day :D

Couple of photies of DH and I doing some holiday flying

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Postby Bacardi » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:01 pm

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Postby Big-D » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:10 pm

Nope - But when I took the photo it did look like like DH was on short finals.

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Postby Ratman » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:28 pm

:D :D Nice Pics Big D - Even looks like switch has been replaced too :wink:
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Postby Big-D » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:33 pm

Howzit Ratman!

Yip - Replaced the fuel pump toggle switch - Made it blue so I don't get confused and switch the strobes on in event of engine failure :D

Cheers

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Postby Ratman » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:38 pm

:D Good thinking. Glad that you are enjoying your new aerie - I bet that you are still in awe of the landings.

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Postby Big-D » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:52 pm

Landings? What landings - You just line her up and she lands by herself :D - You must show me where the autopilot button is hidden one day :D

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Postby Ratman » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:56 pm

:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby cobra » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:59 pm

Hi Big D & DarkHelmet,

Nice meeting you guys at Aviators over the holiday period, will be visiting more frequently, must say great flying in the area.
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Postby Big-D » Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:06 pm

Sias my man. :D

You and that stunning airy of yours are always welcome. I trust you enjoyd Pinidene on the way home - Weather looked nice

Cheers

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Postby Dre'man » Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:13 pm

Looks awesome. I will cross the Boerie curtain some time and fly with you guys. Again thanks for the invite over the festive season. Unfortunately worked through :roll: . Only 11 days until I fly again :lol:
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Postby cobra » Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:20 pm

Thanks for the kind words about the aerie 8), from the pics I gathered you bought WGT, what a beauty.

The flight back was great, couple of drops near Pinedene. Unfortunatly no pics, still hanging onto the bar - no free hand :lol:

Until next time, keep well.
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Postby ICEMAN » Tue Jan 02, 2007 2:59 pm

Hi Big D,

What dam and river are you buzzing around?? looks stunning :lol:



(edit) sorry, blonde moment, just saw the heading on the top of the photos :oops: :oops:
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Postby DarkHelmet » Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:28 pm

Did you see that first pic demon? I can fly low around a dam ;) Thanks for an awesome flying week Big D!
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Postby Big-D » Tue Jan 02, 2007 4:46 pm

Yip Demon- the man was about 50ft agl - Got the photo's to prove it, no crying or nothing either :D
Thanks for an awesome flying week Big D!
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