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by Ugly Duckling
Fri Dec 27, 2019 1:17 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Trixie Heron passed away
Replies: 3
Views: 7564

Trixie Heron passed away

For those that knew her, Trixie Heron passed away in the early hours of Christmas Day after falling ill a few days prior. She was well known to some in EAA, Fly-Inn, and Microlighters circles.
by Ugly Duckling
Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:09 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Nylstroom Taildraggers reporting Whatsapp group
Replies: 2
Views: 1563

Re: Nylstroom Taildraggers reporting Whatsapp group

The group worked very well giving ETD and ETA. Then we started using live location and it gives peace of mind knowing that everyone is safe at their destinations.
by Ugly Duckling
Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:05 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Nylstroom Taildraggers reporting Whatsapp group
Replies: 2
Views: 1563

Nylstroom Taildraggers reporting Whatsapp group

I have created a Whatapp group for those attending Nylstroom Taildraggers to ensure we keep track of those flying and driving. The tradgedy of Claus and Mavine in the Taylorcraft at Vryheid could have had a better outcome if we had known earlier that they were overdue at Verreniging. Please send me ...
by Ugly Duckling
Fri Sep 09, 2016 2:28 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Springs fly in free breakfast 10th of September 2016
Replies: 4
Views: 2332

Re: Springs fly in free breakfast 10th of September 2016

See you all tomorrow.
Wind forecast is easterly 11 knots at 08:00 & then northerly at 15 knots at 11.
by Ugly Duckling
Mon Sep 05, 2016 7:08 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Springs fly in free breakfast 10th of September 2016
Replies: 4
Views: 2332

Re: Springs fly in free breakfast 10th of September 2016

5 days to go.
The bi-annual Springs Advertiser wheels day will be taking place on the southern side of the airfield.
by Ugly Duckling
Sun Sep 04, 2016 7:24 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Springs fly in free breakfast 10th of September 2016
Replies: 4
Views: 2332

Re: Springs fly in free breakfast 10th of September 2016

6 days to go.
Hopefully we will be invaded by Trikes 8)
by Ugly Duckling
Fri Aug 12, 2016 9:42 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Springs fly in free breakfast 10th of September 2016
Replies: 4
Views: 2332

Springs fly in free breakfast 10th of September 2016

The East Rand Flying Club invites aviators to a free fly-in breakfast on Saturday 10th of September 2016. Breakfast will be served from 08:00 till 10:30 in the marquee to the North of runway 14/32. Parking will be along the taxiway in front of the hangars to the North of 14/32. FASI frequency is 122...
by Ugly Duckling
Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:25 pm
Forum: Manufacturers and agents information
Topic: Revmaster Aviation Engines : RSA representative
Replies: 10
Views: 11157

Re: Revmaster Aviation Engines : RSA representative

Can the Revmaster flywheel and accessory case fit on a type 4 VW engine. If so do you have a price please :?:
by Ugly Duckling
Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:52 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Springs fly-in free breakfast 1/08/2015
Replies: 4
Views: 2122

Re: Springs fly-in free breakfast 1/08/2015

2 days to go to the best free fly-in breakfast on Saturday morning.
by Ugly Duckling
Sun Jun 28, 2015 6:42 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Springs fly-in free breakfast 1/08/2015
Replies: 4
Views: 2122

Re: Springs fly-in free breakfast 1/08/2015

It may be an appropriate time to do a missing man formation for Sout, Marius and others.
by Ugly Duckling
Fri Jun 26, 2015 10:29 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Springs fly-in free breakfast 1/08/2015
Replies: 4
Views: 2122

Springs fly-in free breakfast 1/08/2015

The East Rand Flying Club invites aviators to a free fly-in breakfast on Saturday 1st August 2015. Breakfast will be served from 08:00 till 10:30 in the club hangar to the South of runway 14/32. Parking will be along the taxiway in front of the hangars to the South of 14/32. FASI frequency is 122.4....
by Ugly Duckling
Wed May 27, 2015 6:39 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: I AM SAFE checklist
Replies: 3
Views: 2340

I AM SAFE checklist

"Sout" Walter de Lange passed away on Tuesday afternoon at Springs Airfield. He was in mourning of the death of his buddy Wynand in the Sunday crash at Ellisras. Sout's intentions on his fatal flight were noble & for that I SALUTE him, however the decisions taken prior to the flight were potentially...
by Ugly Duckling
Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:42 am
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Springs fly-in free breakfast 2/08/2014
Replies: 11
Views: 2819

Re: Springs fly-in free breakfast 2/08/2014

See you tomorrow. Weather forecast is great for a jolly flight & lekker breakfast.