Saldanha to Rhino Park

[Rudix]

My plans are slowly taking shape for the ferry flight of KR2 ZU-CGR I am planning from Saldanha to Rhino Park.

I have not made a final decision on the route, the two basic options are via Upington, a distance of 881 miles or via Beaufort West, a distance of 861 or 873 miles depending if I refuel at Gariep or New Tempe (Bloemfontein)

I would prefer the maximum leg length to be between 2 and 3 hours. At a conservative economy cruise of 130 mph that is around 260 to 390 miles. The plane burns around 20 lph and carries 80l of fuel so even a 3 hour leg would not be a problem.

Fuel is available in more places on the Beaufort West track with more stops but the other track is tempting as it can include a stop at Loeries fontein The other plus point for the Beaufort track are more options to sleep over if required. Beaufort West would be an option if I can only depart Saldanha later in the day or Gariep if I leave early. If it is a nice day it could be an option to fly all the way without sleeping over, air time around 6.7 hours without any wind. I am planning on enjoying the trip so no rush and side excursions would be tempting

Here are the basic routes.



I am thinking of doing the flight sometime in early October but that would depend on paper work and weather. Before starting the trip I would like to spend a day with the plane, flying around the area to get to know her and also to explore the beauty of the area.

Any suggestions?

Fly safe,
Rudi

[Loco]

Wow Rudi sounds like an amazing trip must be nice to be able to cruise at 130

Tagging along to see how your trip pans out...

What happened to your other KR?

Cheers and all the best
Ant

[Rudix]

Wow Rudi sounds like an amazing trip must be nice to be able to cruise at 130

Tagging along to see how your trip pans out...

What happened to your other KR?

Cheers and all the best
Ant

Hi Ant!

Yes, it should be fun.

Can push the cruise up to 150 but this is not a race!

The other KR is being fixed by Phillip, the AMO at Rhino, should be flying again soon.

Keep well and fly safe,
Rudi

[Loco]

Wow Rudi sounds like an amazing trip must be nice to be able to cruise at 130

Tagging along to see how your trip pans out...

What happened to your other KR?

Cheers and all the best
Ant

Hi Ant!

Yes, it should be fun.

Can push the cruise up to 150 but this is not a race!

The other KR is being fixed by Phillip, the AMO at Rhino, should be flying again soon.

Keep well and fly safe,
Rudi

Sjo cruising at 150 sounds insane coming from someone that cruises at 45, pure adrenalin!!! hehe

Lives of the rich and famous I tell you, 2 KR's never mind the countless other aeries but I guess someone has to do it?!

[JvTonder]

Hi Rudi as jy die naweek van die 5de Oktober af gaan sien ek jou in Saldanha, ek gaan my ander Jodel haal. Ongelukkig moet hy nog klaar so gaan moet sleepwa sleep, Eish die pad gaan lank wees Neem aan jy gaan af vlieg?

[Rudix]

Wow Rudi sounds like an amazing trip must be nice to be able to cruise at 130

Tagging along to see how your trip pans out...

What happened to your other KR?

Cheers and all the best
Ant

Hi Ant!

Yes, it should be fun.

Can push the cruise up to 150 but this is not a race!

The other KR is being fixed by Phillip, the AMO at Rhino, should be flying again soon.

Keep well and fly safe,
Rudi

Sjo cruising at 150 sounds insane coming from someone that cruises at 45, pure adrenalin!!! hehe

Lives of the rich and famous I tell you, 2 KR's never mind the countless other aeries but I guess someone has to do it?!

150 mph does not feel that fast unless you are low or in the circuit with a slower plane. I have been in the circuit with the other KR at Rhino sharing with a few trikes and that was fun

Hope to see you at Rhino soon!
Fly safe,
Rudi

[Rudix]

Hi Rudi as jy die naweek van die 5de Oktober af gaan sien ek jou in Saldanha, ek gaan my ander Jodel haal. Ongelukkig moet hy nog klaar so gaan moet sleepwa sleep, Eish die pad gaan lank wees Neem aan jy gaan af vlieg?

Hi Jaco,

Die 5de is dalk 'n bietjie gou maar dit hang af van RASAA, sal maar sien. Dis great dat jy die ander Jodel gaan haal, veels geluk! Ja, ek sal seker maar af vlieg, jammer dis so gou, anders kon ons dalk 'n plan gemaak het

Sien jou by Rhino,
Groete,
Rudi

[Rudix]

Lives of the rich and famous I tell you, 2 KR's never mind the countless other aeries but I guess someone has to do it?!

I don't know about the rich and famous but there are now actually 3 KR2's

Here they are....



This one is not complete but all major work has been done, a project for "Some day"



This is the one you know....



And this is the new one. Since the photo was taken it had some work done including some new paint so it looks a bit different now.

Fly safe,
Rudi

[JvTonder]

Wel ek gaan ook nou dalk 'n week later af sal nog sien wat gebeur. Wie het vir jou die turbo terug gesit en doen die verf werk, Johan?

[Rudix]

Wel ek gaan ook nou dalk 'n week later af sal nog sien wat gebeur. Wie het vir jou die turbo terug gesit en doen die verf werk, Johan?

Dan moet ons gesels, dalk kan ons 'n plan maak?

Die turbo is nog af en ek gaan hom af los tot die vliegtuig hier bo is, hy het meer as genoeg krag (volgens Johan Froneman) of met een persoon so te vlieg sonder die turbo. Onthou dis nie 'n gewone VW nie, dis die waterverkoelde 2.1l wat in 'n motor 110 bhp lewer (teen die 70-85 van 'n waterverkoelde model).

Ek sal ook seker 'n groter (T3?) turbo opsit, dit sal help met die hoee EGT's wat ondervind was met die ou turbo, die klein turbo(die een wat op is is kleiner as T2!) veroorsaak te veel "back pressure" en dit druk die EGT''s op as jy hom hard laat werk. Nie te 'n groot probleem as jy nie meer as 30" wil boost nie maar jy moet op die manifold pressure vlieg en nie die rpm's nie. Dis maar hoe ek VYZ ook vlieg anders is dit maklik om te hoog te boost.

Die terug sit van die turbo is maklik, alles is reg om hom net vas te skroef nadat die ekstra stukkie pyp afgehaal is, konnekteer die olie toevoer en die "waste gate" kabel en daar gaan jy. Die verf werk is klaar gedoen, nie seker wie dit gedoen het nie, Sarel, die vorige eienaar het dit gedoen of laat doen.

Laat weet maar wat jou planne is....

Groete,
Rudi

[Rudix]

I have now decided on the preferred route.

The plan is to fly Saldanha - Beaufort West - New Tempe - Rhino

This will keep all the legs to not much over 2 hours even allowing for a headwind. Fuel won't be a problem and depending on departure time and weather Beaufort West or New Tempe could be over-night stopping points. Gariep was eliminated due to the need for transport from and to the airport that could delay an early departure.

The actual date is still in the balance, depending mostly on getting the ATF and fitting in with other commitments but mid October looks good.

Fly safe,
Rudi

[JvTonder]

Rudi as my planne uit werk wil ek of die middag van 18 Okt ry of oggend van 19 Okt, dws of die Donderdag of Vrydag. Hou jou op hoogte.

[Rudix]

Rudi as my planne uit werk wil ek of die middag van 18 Okt ry of oggend van 19 Okt, dws of die Donderdag of Vrydag. Hou jou op hoogte.

Hi Jaco!

Dankie, dit sal werk vir my, ons gesels nader aan die tyd.

Was vanoggend by Rhino maar die was die rofste turbulensie wat ek in 'n lang tyd beleef het. Selfs Cyril kon nie gou genoeg op die grond kom nie!

Groete,
Rudi

[JvTonder]

Rudi as my planne uit werk wil ek of die middag van 18 Okt ry of oggend van 19 Okt, dws of die Donderdag of Vrydag. Hou jou op hoogte.

Hi Jaco!

Dankie, dit sal werk vir my, ons gesels nader aan die tyd.

Was vanoggend by Rhino maar die was die rofste turbulensie wat ek in 'n lang tyd beleef het. Selfs Cyril kon nie gou genoeg op die grond kom nie!

Groete,
Rudi

Ek het so gesien ja en toe maar verby gehou en na UFY gaan kyk, sy is amper klaar!

[Rudix]

Rudi as my planne uit werk wil ek of die middag van 18 Okt ry of oggend van 19 Okt, dws of die Donderdag of Vrydag. Hou jou op hoogte.

Hi Jaco!

Dankie, dit sal werk vir my, ons gesels nader aan die tyd.

Was vanoggend by Rhino maar die was die rofste turbulensie wat ek in 'n lang tyd beleef het. Selfs Cyril kon nie gou genoeg op die grond kom nie!

Groete,
Rudi

Ek het so gesien ja en toe maar verby gehou en na UFY gaan kyk, sy is amper klaar!

Dit was die regte ding om te doen, kan nie wag om UFY te sien nie!