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- Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:14 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Ballistic Chute vs. Conventional Chute
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3712
Re: Ballistic Chute vs. Conventional Chute
Hi Aerosan, thankful that you are still with us... 200ft is ample for deployment of GRS, their specs say 60m for the 5 and 6 series but they have reports of saves much lower. Also about ballistic chutes specifically for GRS owners: I am getting a batch of GRS together for repacking. Whether I send ...
- Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:12 pm
- Forum: Members Projects
- Topic: A trike is re born. ZU DBP
- Replies: 164
- Views: 30888
Re: A trike is re born. ZU DBP
pragtig ou swaer I remeber my first flight after our slight mishap what a feeling once your up and going again geniet haar
- Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:05 am
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: BB 450 jabi
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2054
Re: BB 450 jabi
Hi boys I will beleeve you , its nice thad you paid my schoolfees allrady. For the cowling on the BB i have now a new idea. I like to macke a cowling like for the Radial engine and use the original jabiru ducts on the engine ,for optimal cooling. look at: http://www.jabiru.flyer.co.uk on the report...
- Wed Jul 04, 2012 8:46 am
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: BB 450 jabi
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2054
Re: BB 450 jabi
Now i understand. The prop you need id a p prop 62x32. We fit it to all the BB with a 2200 jabi motor. You also need to look at the cowl. The frontal area needs to be as small as possible to make the prop eficient enough. A VP is a waste of time and money. A P prop will outperform them all on that ...
- Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:13 am
- Forum: Hangar Talk
- Topic: PMB weather
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4350
Re: PMB weather
Hi guys I have just spend that last 3 days in PMB and must say that I was suprized 8) nice people, nice town- busy town:!:b I saw a million houses, drove all over the place. Now once work talk money it will decition time. Thank you to everyone who helped. Ok, now I have to comment on this, met a lad...
- Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:12 am
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Which prop?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1757
Re: Which prop?
Hi. Aerosan. I haven't spoken to prop piet yet but everyone is telling me he is not fond of the 2.27 due to a harmonics issue. That is now if I understand the singing story correctly. No use pissing of the oracle by not having my facts straight. So I thought to first come here and ask he's trusty f...
- Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:21 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Which prop?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1757
Re: Which prop?
Thanks Duck. I just feel ashamed calling him because his props don't work on my gearbox which means I am not worthy! Hoe nou :? why would his props not work on your box :?: am I missing something. Oom Gadget, I am very sure that you will get a happy ending with oom Piet and Tannie Bets. Cheers Sann...
- Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:54 pm
- Forum: Hangar Talk
- Topic: PMB weather
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4350
Re: PMB weather
Guys
I want to visit PMB next week Monday and Tuesday to show thw family around. For those of you in the area where would be a good place to stay for two nights? any suggestions? Im looking for a self catering cottage type place.
Cheers Sanna
I want to visit PMB next week Monday and Tuesday to show thw family around. For those of you in the area where would be a good place to stay for two nights? any suggestions? Im looking for a self catering cottage type place.
Cheers Sanna
- Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:37 pm
- Forum: Members Projects
- Topic: Finally: MY own Bushbaby Explorer
- Replies: 324
- Views: 97622
Re: Finally: MY own Bushbaby Explorer
My 912 is in.......maar die bleddie cowling pas nou net net nie. 2"te kort en 3' te laag damn demmemit. :evil: Gelukkig het Stafan van Kitplanes vir my n cowling. Magtig, ek KAN nie nou staan en skuur en skep nie, ek sukkel met my een arm. Die Dr se ek het n "tennis elmboog" op my linker arm. n And...
- Thu Jun 14, 2012 2:52 am
- Forum: Hangar Talk
- Topic: PMB weather
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4350
Re: PMB weather
Don't hesitate to contact me should you require any information and if you need a flying tour of the area I would be happy to take you up.. and yes, it it is a buyers market out there if you are looking for a house buy right and you won't regret it we live on the northern side of town and we may ev...
- Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:45 pm
- Forum: Hangar Talk
- Topic: PMB weather
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4350
Re: PMB weather
John you are right I did break his foot but the ass kissing was done by me :oops: Hell miss me alright :wink: who else is going to pluk blommetjies with him and do wheel walking save petrol caps and all the other nice stuff that he gets. When you share a room with a man for 3 days you get to know ho...
- Wed Jun 13, 2012 3:49 pm
- Forum: Hangar Talk
- Topic: PMB weather
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4350
Re: PMB weather
Sheesh guys it will not be easy to say cheers to JHB but I have to health quality of life and not to mention oppertunities ($$) But 99% there is still 99% to go. I have signed on the dotted line but with the understanding that the missus and kids buy in. There is one or two other issues as well but ...
- Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:18 pm
- Forum: Hangar Talk
- Topic: PMB weather
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4350
Re: PMB weather
Guys!! Jis this looks like a done deal :!: I’ll fly Saa down there next week or so and make a decision. It is a BIG one for me, I do not like change but the company I work for wants me to go. I love diving and flying and if I can do both, hell why not (^^) I’m still a little nervous I do not know wh...
- Wed Jun 13, 2012 7:00 am
- Forum: Hangar Talk
- Topic: PMB weather
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4350
PMB weather
Hi Guys I might be thinking of moving but it is a BIG decition. I have a few questiones that can help me with my decition and hope that some members can help me make up my mind; How is the all year round weather in PMB? Housing? Schools? Well I have already seen that there is 4 airfields right there...
- Wed Jun 06, 2012 4:07 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Is this the end of timed overhauls?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 818
Re: Is this the end of timed overhauls?
first sensible change in years.... now let’s get back to flying