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by craig
Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:01 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Ground Elevation
Replies: 16
Views: 2665

Re: Ground Elevation

now you see what i meant ,so why don't the Brains Trust just tar that stretch (see photo ) and leave the pass alone ,by the way the road where they are standing is within a short walking distance to the highest pub in Africa -xX (they serve coffee as well ,well you never know with Demon ) and the hi...
by craig
Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Ground Elevation
Replies: 16
Views: 2665

Re: Ground Elevation

Yep ; seen the awesome photos ,Demon and crew landing on top of Sani pass ,they are hanging up in a certain pub in the Drakensberg ,Makes you think !!!
Now they want to tar that stretch where he landed -xX
by craig
Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:47 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Micro Air Racing
Replies: 15
Views: 2463

Re: Micro Air Racing

by craig
Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:45 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Micro Air Racing
Replies: 15
Views: 2463

Re: Micro Air Racing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT3DeVEX ... re=related

anybody got a spare plane ,i will provide the skydiver !!!!!
by craig
Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:33 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Scotland, Pictures taken from a trike, stunning.
Replies: 7
Views: 1381

Re: Scotland, Pictures taken from a trike, stunning.

Springs to Witbank on a cold winter day !!!! ag no ,we must be desparte
by craig
Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:20 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Solo Wings - Excellent Service
Replies: 9
Views: 2076

Re: Solo Wings - Excellent Service

just as a matter of interest ,you can get that rubber thingamajig at most exhaust shops ,just try measure the size of the rubber first ,or take it with you
by craig
Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Hornet
Replies: 4
Views: 1158

Re: Hornet

I am still flying a Hornet ZS WKA out of Springs ,Fred Blockland built them and used them in his school ,they do benefit from a upgrade wing . The biggest problem is a very nervous front wheel ,if it is not nice and straight on landing it tends to rock and roll very quickly ,this is cured by adding ...
by craig
Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: lost in E tvl
Replies: 3
Views: 896

lost in E tvl

Hi All Trying to use the power of the Internet . I did a motorbike trip through the E-Tvl this last weekend ,Stopped in at C C in Barberton on Sat for the air show and then Sunday up to Sabi - Lydenberg -Rosssenkal -Middelberg -Jhb. Between Sabie and Middelberg ,via Long Tom Pass ,I lost one of my P...
by craig
Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:33 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Recievers - Vertex VXA 220 / Icom A6
Replies: 3
Views: 1191

Re: Recievers - Vertex VXA 220 / Icom A6

just check ,the A6 only takes a 11v charge so you need a widget to convert from the aircraft 12v ,when you use the wall charger there is a little thinging in between the charger and the plug ,Multisource (agents ) told me it was never intended as a aircraft radio but only as a hand held . You can on...
by craig
Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:30 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Free Breakfast -Springs
Replies: 12
Views: 2215

Re: Free Breakfast -Springs

015 Ok you got me , :oops: #-0
The 12th it is
by craig
Tue Jul 01, 2008 1:02 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Free Breakfast -Springs
Replies: 12
Views: 2215

Free Breakfast -Springs

Reminder
Free ,yes ,Free Breakfast @ Springs on Sat 13 th July ,if you fly in you and your pax get it .
C U ^ ^
by craig
Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Microlighters Springs
Replies: 11
Views: 2016

Re: Microlighters Springs

On a group fly out we use 125.2 as a chat channel ,with someone monitoring and calling 125.4 ,lots of gaggles use just 1 number up or down to be able to change back quickly ,125.3 is already getting a bit crowded .
by craig
Wed May 28, 2008 1:21 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Highjump
Replies: 19
Views: 3217

Re: Highjump

From Google The third and final test, Excelsior III, was made on August 16, 1960. During the ascent, the pressure seal in Kittinger's right glove failed, and he began to experience severe pain in his right hand. (See Effects of vacuum on humans.) He decided not to inform the ground crew about this, ...
by craig
Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Who carry's what ?
Replies: 33
Views: 6655

All very interesting ,i carry some of the above plus a basic first aid kit ,and a small smoke bomb as well as a pencil flare (from any boat shop),also tie down pegs and rope ,extra 2 stoke oil ,duck tape
by craig
Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:01 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Happy birthday Nkwazi
Replies: 12
Views: 2093

BRETT
Stick around ,the " MANNE VAN STAAL " ie the Springs gang are on the way ,will be arriving Dragon Peak Friday sometime ,at this stage 14-17 tikes .