NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

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NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

Postby gyronaught » Wed Nov 19, 2008 6:10 pm

EZULWINI LODGE FLY IN: 14th, 15th and 16th May 2009.
Pilots are invited to a fly in to the heart of the Zululand bushveld. The event will showcase the splendor of the East coast up to the Mozambique border. The itinerary is as follows:

Thursday 14th May: Fly in at your leisure to the spectacular Ezulwini Lodge situated in Hluhluwe. See http://www.ezulwini.co.za/index.html ( S27’ 59. 053 ; E032’ 20. 335’) . The runway is just short of 500 meters and is adjacent to the lodge. Larger aircraft that require more runway will be accommodated at the nearby Hluhluwe Airfield. ( S28’ 00. 500 ; E032’ 16. 300’) . Security will be provided at the Hluhluwe airfield, the cost thereof being shared by the pilots concerned. The radio frequency for both airfields is 124.8. Transport will depart from the Hluhluwe airstrip for the lodge at 17h00 sharp. Savour the spectacular flora, fauna and wildlife that the lodge has to offer. Acclimatize to the Zululand bushveld with a few cold beers around the fire.

Friday 15th May: After a luxurious bush breakfast, fly to Sodwana Bay, Lake Sibaya, route northward to Mabibi coral bay, the infamous Kosi Bay Lake system, skim Ponta do Ouro Bay along the Mozambique border and return via the spectacular Ubombo mountain range.

SAT 16TH. Route to the coast over the spectacular St Lucia wetlands, Charters Creek and Fanie’s Island. Fly south along the Maphutoland Marine Sanctuary. Pass Cape Vidal Bay, Mapelana and visit the Jolly Rabino shipwreck, this being the most expensive maritime disaster in the world. Continue southwards to the Richards Bay harbour. Return to view the confluence of the white and Black Umfolozi Rivers abeam the world acclaimed Umfolozi Game Reserve. The reserve boasts the highest density of rhino in the world. Avgas can be purchased from en route Richards Bay airport. Mogas will be available at the lodge and at Hluhluwe.

On Saturday, those that do not wish to fly can be hosted on a leisurely guided game drive of the Umfolozi and Hluhluwe game reserve.

Sunday17th: Depart for home at your leisure.

Concessionary rates have been offered as follows; Bed R195 p.p.
Breakfast: R65 p.p. Dinner R125 p.p. The dinners are a spectacular two course meal.
A daily pilots briefing will be held after dinner at 17h30.

Queries: Contact Mike French 083 630 5073
Accommodation bookings: Tel the lodge on 035 562 2100 or 035 562 7002

I am not affiliated to the venue in any way. This is about promoting aviation. (^^)

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Re: NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

Postby ZULU1 » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:12 pm

Hey Mike, Thats our turf...remember bumping in to you years back when I was on my way up there...really awesome part of the world, pity we cant land at the Parks board Sodwana anymore.

Barry and the Rietfontein chaps, you should actually join the coast at Tugela (even better still stay at Ballito and leave with us) and do the entire coast, I cant keep up with you but willing to follow the pack.

Good flying weather as well, you can also do a stop at Richards Bay en route and pop in to Monzi (St Lucia) plenty places to stay.

I will round up the Ballito troops..

I am in...and may do it solo before the trip as well.

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Re: NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

Postby cobra » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:27 pm

A must 8) you are booked Massimo
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Re: NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

Postby gyronaught » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:53 pm

Thanks for the enthusiasm guys, Demon, you guys make an impressive statement wherever you go, and as for the infamous Paul Lintott, how could I ever forget meeting you. I have memories of you intimidating the guard at Hluhluwe to go for a flip with you. I'm sure he'll never be the same again. Great meeting you guys, look forward to meeting up again. Regards Mike
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Re: NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

Postby Porra » Tue Nov 25, 2008 8:06 am

:lol: Hey KBP-Cobra and 3wheels, what you say we plan for this one? You guys set you wings to fly at my speed and we enjoy a good fly-away. (!!) (^^)
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Re: NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

Postby zucac » Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:24 am

Paul I am in but must I lend you a trike :lol: ($$)
this is now a must to get your moto running and your plane in the sky.
we can leave to geather,round up the troops.
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Re: NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

Postby Porra » Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:41 am

zucac wrote:Paul I am in but must I lend you a trike :lol: ($$)
this is now a must to get your moto running and your plane in the sky.
we can leave to geather,round up the troops.
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Re: NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

Postby Tumbleweed » Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:59 am

If that thing's not airborne by Christmas then burn it. :twisted: Time to convince Mrs Zulu to buy him a GT with his credit card.
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Re: NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

Postby KBP - COBRA » Thu Nov 27, 2008 10:38 am

Porra wrote::lol: Hey KBP-Cobra and 3wheels, what you say we plan for this one? You guys set you wings to fly at my speed and we enjoy a good fly-away. (!!) (^^)
Hey, If you're going I'm defnitly going with. (!!) It sounds like a great weekend away (^^)
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Re: NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

Postby Nkwazi » Fri Nov 28, 2008 7:01 am

I'm sure I can convince a few guys from Petit for this one - sounds superb
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Re: NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

Postby Porra » Fri Nov 28, 2008 10:43 am

Nkwazi wrote:I'm sure I can convince a few guys from Petit for this one - sounds superb
(!!) Come-on Nkwazi, picture 8,12 or even more of us flying down there together. What a sight that would be (^^)
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Re: NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

Postby Porra » Fri Nov 28, 2008 10:45 am

KBP - COBRA wrote:
Porra wrote::lol: Hey KBP-Cobra and 3wheels, what you say we plan for this one? You guys set you wings to fly at my speed and we enjoy a good fly-away. (!!) (^^)
Hey, If you're going I'm defnitly going with. (!!) It sounds like a great weekend away (^^)
Ok KBP-COBRA. now we need to get our boys together. This will be a fly-away to remember. ##
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Re: NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

Postby gavinwolff » Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:47 am

Planning to be there in EHY
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Re: NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

Postby Massimo » Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:34 am

cobra wrote:A must 8) you are booked Massimo
Well then i guess ill be there too vhpy
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Re: NORTHERN ZULULAND COAST FLY IN. 2009

Postby Porra » Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:30 pm

gavinwolff wrote:Planning to be there in EHY
## Well done Gavin.Circus will be empty for the weekend (^^)
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