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by Baitbird
Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Otjiwarango
Replies: 58
Views: 15764

Re: Otjiwarango

I'll try and dig up the contact no's tomorrow. Haven't done Gobabis myself, but spoken to 2 persons who have cleared there in the past.
Will check if it was with special arrangements :)

BB
by Baitbird
Thu Feb 13, 2014 8:27 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Otjiwarango
Replies: 58
Views: 15764

Re: Otjiwarango

Tinks, You can clear customs in Jwaneng, so no need for pilansberg - gaberone, you can do pilansberg - jwaneng direct . Just arrange customs at jwaneng - no can be forwarded if still an option. Kang has a tar runway but no fuel. However - the Kang fuel stop is less than 2 km from the field and there...
by Baitbird
Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:39 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: MISASA "Shootout" @ Kitty Hawk Attendence List
Replies: 116
Views: 14263

Re: MISASA "Shootout" @ Kitty Hawk Attendence List

Possible 2 (definitely 1) gyro's flying in from the wet west.
In and out Saturday.
by Baitbird
Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:02 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Bird Strike
Replies: 4
Views: 1133

Re: Bird Strike

I do think the stage of flight is relevant as well. A dove / small bird I would imagine can't do much damage - worth however doing a decent inspection as soon as possible. The meatier birds (heavier birds) can however provide more stress. I should think that the rotor would be able to cut through th...
by Baitbird
Tue Jan 28, 2014 3:49 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: What would be the/your perfect Gyro??
Replies: 35
Views: 9945

Re: What would be the/your perfect Gyro??

Apart from the RAF (Upington assembly) which gyro's are truly SA Built?
Sycamore is not built/available new anymore.

Doubt that there's any SA built gyro's vs imported and partly / final SA assembled. (if that makes sense)
BB
by Baitbird
Thu Jan 23, 2014 2:27 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: What would be the/your perfect Gyro??
Replies: 35
Views: 9945

Re: What would be the/your perfect Gyro??

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by Baitbird
Wed Jan 22, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: WCM Student in need of training Thabazimbi area
Replies: 14
Views: 1724

Re: WCM Student in need of training Thabazimbi area

There is a flight school in Thabazimby.
I've seen a Bantam there..... Maybe, just maybe they do WCM as well.
Owner is Wynand (Besuidenhoudt????) if I remember correctly.
Don't have his no unfortunately.
by Baitbird
Sat Jan 18, 2014 8:23 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: Kroon Brekkie fly in 18 January
Replies: 44
Views: 6064

Re: Kroon Brekkie fly in 18 January

A BIG thank-you to every-one involved with this beginning of the year breakfast fly-in.
The food was once again top-notch, both in quality and quantity.
Nice meeting up with every-one again.
Bb
by Baitbird
Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:55 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Solar-Heat pump or just the geyser
Replies: 22
Views: 4745

Re: Solar-Heat pump or just the geyser

Anyone had a look at these "new" induction type geasers?

Still uses electricity - but so much more effectively ( alledgedly)
And the cost isn't THAT much higher than a normal geaser.
by Baitbird
Sat Jan 11, 2014 7:30 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Speak-Eze and iCom A4
Replies: 1
Views: 674

Re: Speak-Eze and iCom A4

You get a adapter that plugs into the radio. The headphones plug into this them. ( I'll take a pic later and attached)
Bought mine at wonderboom if I remember correctly.
Mine was however to 2 GA plug ( for headphones) , but they did have afapters to a single pin as well.
by Baitbird
Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:55 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Analysis of metals used in gyroplanes
Replies: 5
Views: 1875

Re: Analysis of metals used in gyroplanes

Pierre
How did the software results compare to your actual shear / stress tests?

Bb
by Baitbird
Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Recording of Mobile cell calls - Beware
Replies: 10
Views: 1956

Re: Recording of Mobile cell calls - Beware

Or if this goes to court etc, then at least make it worthwhile - go bliksem the oke good!
by Baitbird
Tue Dec 10, 2013 3:26 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: 14 Dec LONG weekend Fly-Away to ELANDS Quad Camp
Replies: 77
Views: 8347

Re: 14 Dec LONG weekend Fly-Away to ELANDS Quad Camp

Just a thought. Is it not possible to get 1 airplane with a transponder and then fly as a "gaggle" / formation with this plane. Or at least until you're all out of the Notam zone. Surely there's at least one plane (bantam, kit fox, cubby etc) that's got a transponder!!!! You should be able to "file"...
by Baitbird
Sun Dec 08, 2013 7:33 pm
Forum: Airfields, Destinations and Contacts
Topic: Karoo Gariep Air strip
Replies: 4
Views: 5031

Re: Karoo Gariep Air strip

The date karoo love posted the "ad" about the/his strip, was also the last time he visited microlighters - vorum.
Doubt if he know's there are questions needs answering.

Maybe try his phone no.
by Baitbird
Thu Dec 05, 2013 8:16 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Single seater gyros
Replies: 9
Views: 2909

Re: Single seater gyros

Gyro's somehow ends up like family - you complain about them, but you never( OK -seldom) get rid of them.
So rather look at your needs over the longer period.