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- Tue Nov 07, 2017 9:34 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Who flies what from where ?
- Replies: 87
- Views: 140391
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:31 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: SAGPA AGM & NORTH / SOUTH 2014
- Replies: 44
- Views: 38794
Re: SAGPA AGM & NORTH / SOUTH 2014
Hi all, what are the facilities at the air field? Can we camp under out tail?
- Sat Jan 18, 2014 6:28 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: NORTH / SOUTH 2014 - GARIEP
- Replies: 35
- Views: 14754
Re: NORTH / SOUTH 2014 - GARIEP
Landed at Gariep in October last year. Upgrades to the "club house" are great. Will see you there. Oops, almost forgot, I vote for the poll too.
- Fri Dec 20, 2013 2:13 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Analysis of metals used in gyroplanes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1876
Re: Analysis of metals used in gyroplanes
Pierre, we need to organize a north meets north so that we can talk this over over a fire and a braai. Very interesting! Sounds like a good idea, like I said, I am no guru with material strengths ect, found it fascinating to do tests of my own. I wanted to know if the mast, hang bolt, hub bar, chee...
- Thu Dec 19, 2013 7:11 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Analysis of metals used in gyroplanes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1876
Re: Analysis of metals used in gyroplanes
A simple bracket as in the picture Material: Allum 7075 : Tatinuim Weight : 0.02kg : 0.033kg Load : 1000kg : 1000kg/1500kg Displacement : 0.11mm : 0.079mm/0.11mm Very interesting, for 0.013kg extra titanium can take 50% more load to have the same displacement as aluminum puff
- Thu Dec 19, 2013 5:35 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Analysis of metals used in gyroplanes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1876
Re: Analysis of metals used in gyroplanes
It would also be interesting to know how carbon-fibre compares given the new generation of C-f monocoque machines, I am no guru on material strengths, always had a n interest in it and learned a lot during the certification of the UFO. This would give an indication of carbon fiber strength. http://...
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 12:02 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Gyro glider action
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1656
Re: Gyro glider action
Look like a lot of fun
- Mon Oct 21, 2013 2:28 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Rotor: 2 blade vs 4 blade
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1538
Re: Rotor: 2 blade vs 4 blade
I understand there are serious stresses on the Rotor head because of the movement from the 2 sets of rotors.
Seems RotorTec has a system that work.
Seems RotorTec has a system that work.
Re: SAGPA
Hi Fellow Aviators
Have a look at this document on the RAASA website:
http://www.raasa.co.za/pdf/RA%2066-01%2 ... 202013.pdf
Slowly we are getting there!
Have a look at this document on the RAASA website:
http://www.raasa.co.za/pdf/RA%2066-01%2 ... 202013.pdf
Slowly we are getting there!
Re: SAGPA
Hi THI I am quoting Mak "......until recently certain people still believed you can only become an AP by building your own plane and that AP’s is not a commercial activity. Which young person today has the money to build a plane to become an AP ........" According to that statement it is possible to...
Re: SAGPA
Ai tog Francois! We note your aggressive nature and behavior, not even the trees are safe when you are flying that sicamor :lol: On a more serious note: Quote from Condor " 2. On of the biggest headaches experienced by RAASA is that for certain friends CAA still issue ATF's for not type certified pl...
- Wed Sep 25, 2013 1:07 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: NORTH / SOUTH 2013 @ DOUGLAS - 20 to 23 SEPTEMBER
- Replies: 33
- Views: 13078
Re: NORTH / SOUTH 2013 @ DOUGLAS - 20 to 23 SEPTEMBER
Lekker MANNE!! Dit was nou n belewenis. The organisers did an excellent job. ^*^^ Thank you Mak, Francois and co for all the "little" big things you did to make the time spent at the airfield enjoyable, food, shade, drinks, chairs, umbrellas, transport and what else... fuel! And everyone had a good ...
- Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:33 am
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Happy Birthday Thread
- Replies: 274
- Views: 57378
Re: Happy Birthday Thread
Geniet ou Leon, daar is nog n klomp op pad
- Fri Mar 15, 2013 3:00 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: Happy Birthday Thread
- Replies: 274
- Views: 57378
Re: Happy Birthday Thread
Vertrou jy het n wonderlike dag gehad Jaco. (ZU-EWY)
Vertou jy gaan nog vele meer geniet.
Net jammer ons kan nie vandag n sundowner vluggie inpas nie.....
Vertou jy gaan nog vele meer geniet.
Net jammer ons kan nie vandag n sundowner vluggie inpas nie.....
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:29 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: CAA RAMP INSPECTIONS
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3690
Re: CAA RAMP INSPECTIONS
Thank you Mak