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Postby Axe » Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:35 pm

HI everyone. I have just joined this forum and would like to know if anyone has an opinion on the following. I am taking my first 3-axis micro lesson at Fisantekraal with a rather young looking chap by the name of Theuns Van Der Merwe. :roll:
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Postby GR8-DAD » Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:47 pm

Welcome Axe :P

Enjoy your first lesson, the Bushbabies are very good trainers and very nice to fly. Nothing to worry about, you'll be in good hands. :!: :wink:
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Postby Biggles » Fri Oct 13, 2006 4:59 pm

Axe, just completed my license on trikes at Fisantekraal and everyone there is very capable and you will be in good hands!! Will see you around.

And welcome to microlighters

Enjoy :D
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Postby Junkie » Fri Oct 13, 2006 5:22 pm

Must be jabbie- probably see ya for a few lessons or checrides if on BB otherwise
Enjoy and good luck
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Postby DarkHelmet » Fri Oct 13, 2006 5:25 pm

Welcome to the fold Axe!! Keep us updated on every step of the way would you please?

You are most welcome to make a thread and call it Axe's flying career or whatever you please and keep it up to date. Many of us love reading (and writing) about experiences.

Have fun! Cannot wait to hear about your first session!

Yours in Flight
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Postby DarkHelmet » Fri Oct 13, 2006 5:28 pm

PS - In good DH fashion (always replying to myself)

Each one of us here was a newby once, this forum has introduced me to new friends, gave me more challenges and has inspired me to fly even more!

Thanks to all of you!
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Postby loansharkblv » Fri Oct 13, 2006 5:54 pm

Hi Axe,

Welcome.... When you join the ranks of the GOM's then anybody under 30 looks young.... :wink:
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Postby ForensicFlyer » Sat Oct 14, 2006 8:21 am

Hey Axe!

I amalso (fairly) new here.

I joined BEFORE starting training or buying my Aerie, and I am due to start training in the very near future (next week or so)...

I have decided (or was it decided for me?) to do the MPL route, and then "Evolve" onto PPL, if necessary.

At this stage (see the uncertainty still?) I am looking at doing my MPL on a Jabi (Jabiru), where the hours will count TOWARDS PPL, and then complete it on that, so I can HIRE the Jabi if necessary.

Then, I will convert to Trike (also MPL) and BUY my own trike - so I have a baby. So at least then I can whisper sweet little nothings into her inlet manifold...

Anyway, I am derogating again...

Point is this - I was new recently.

Let it be known that you will not find a friendlier, lovelier crowd anywhere than here on this forum.

I met a bunch of them already - Dark Helmet, Demon, D-man, Skidmar, Morph, Gr8Dad, CLU-Less and a good couple of others!

All fantastic okes!

Hang in there, keep us updated, and watch your tail - I am COMING!

Now - before there are PERVERTS in here again, I mean I am COMING for my license as well, and I will RUSH through mine ASAP, so you'd better get training lest I get mine BEFORE yours...

So at least now I think I eliminated all the Gutter-based replies to THAT little insert?

Morph?

Enjoy Axe!

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Postby loansharkblv » Sat Oct 14, 2006 8:32 am

I met a bunch of them already - Dark Helmet, Demon, D-man, Skidmar, Morph, Gr8Dad, CLU-Less and a good couple of others!
Now ForensicFlyer, if you are ever in Slummies, give us a call and I will introduce you to a group of top class reprobates...

In fact that goes for anyone that pops doen to East London, including you Agent - I need to point out to you (Agent) on a map that EL is not in the middle of the Karoo.... :D :D 8)
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Postby Dre'man » Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:54 am

Welcome in, I am also still new (6 hours on trikes) I had about 10 on Cessna 172 but found the economics not suitable. Loving the trikes already landing in the curent gusty conditions. Don't rush through, enjoy every second.
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Postby Rusty » Sat Oct 14, 2006 1:37 pm

Hi Axe and welcome.

Recently qualified and the closest to flapping your own wings is a trike !! :P !!!!
Have finally sorted my baby out this morning, so hopefully will be in the air at last tomorrow.
Enjoy every minute you are off the ground, its worth it.

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Postby RV4ker (RIP) » Sat Oct 14, 2006 3:13 pm

Welcome Axe. Enjoy it. Not all of us are as old as Demon.. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Postby Wart » Mon Oct 16, 2006 7:29 am

Welcome Axe. I must admit that it does help if you are semi-sane to take all the nonsence spoke here.

A really great bunch of aviators with a passion for what we do. Enjoy the training and keep us updated.
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Postby Griffin » Mon Oct 16, 2006 8:31 am

CSI Man: Where are you planning to do your MPL? I know Peter Brunker-Muller at Delta200 offers both MPL and PPL on a Jabi. The ground school and exams you write for both are the same so an upgrade will only require hours.
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Postby slysi » Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:00 pm

Welcome Axe, you will most certainly learn a great deal from this bunch :D
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