Baberton & Sodwana 12- 16 June 2009**CANCELLED***

[Bugwar]

Skyriders Anual Flyaway to the Eastern Transvaal.

12 June Microland to Pyramid Airfield in the Baberton Valley
Explore Malelane area
13 June Pyramid - Graskop - Gods Window - Numbi - Pyramid
Explore Baberton Area
14 June Pyramid - Sodwana
Sodwana - Kosi Bay - Sodwana
15 June Sodwana - Pyramid
TBA
16 June Pyramid - Microland

This is the ideal opportunity for new pilots to gain experience
So far there is a gyro, 2x fixed wings and 8 trikes going.

More info Pyramid: http://www.pyramid.za.net

Phone Mervyn Reynolds for more info and bookings on 0832356402

Co-ordinates and aditional info in the DOC file.

[Nkwazi]

Hey Paul, thanks for the advanced warning . I know 4 or 5 guys from Petit would definitely have joined this. Please let us know a few months in advance next year, thanks

[Bugwar]

Hey Paul, thanks for the advanced warning . I know 4 or 5 guys from Petit would definitely have joined this. Please let us know a few months in advance next year, thanks

Don`t kill the [internet]messenger Some people still rely on word-of-mouth

This has pretty much become a yearly event with some minor changes to the itinerary, so keep your calendar clear around Youth day next year.

[Bugwar]

Calculations attached courtesey of vfrplanner.org and Accuweather.com

Wind speed and direction according to Accuweather.com long term forecast.

Total fuelburn calculated at 233 liters at 15l/hour excluding local Baberton flights.

[cobra]

Paul`s flight plan

http://www.vfrplanner.org/app/nav/vfrpl ... 2848535352

[windswept]

Sounds like a nice trip.

How does the airspace closure affect you guys (13 June to end of month)?

Will try make it next year.

[Nkwazi]

50 nm out of joburg, shouldn't affect this trip

[Paul_Meanwell]

What are the radio frequencies we will require? I would like to pre-program my radio!

[Willie]

Sounds like fun. I would like to join with the Thunderbird. What speed are you going to fly. Will I be able to keep up at 70 mph? From Phalaborwa to Numbi is an hour for us.

[Bugwar]

Willie,

There will be a Cheetah, Bush Baby, Gyro and some trikes. Sounds like 70mph is in the middle somewhere.

[Bugwar]

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO GET AN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER FROM THE SAAF.

Attached is an example of the data they need. Slight variation on Stephan's form to include the info they asked for.

[Bugwar]

What are the radio frequencies we will require? I would like to pre-program my radio!

Microland 120.35
JHB Special Rules East 125.4
VFR 124.8
FIS North 127.4
FIS East 119.9
Nelspruit Special Rules 125.2

[Blue Max]

I have spoken with Mervin and he asked me to inform everybody that the Fly-out is off, due to weather conditions..ie..low cloud base and wind-speed not suitable for Microlights. The event will be re-sheduled at a date to be informed. Then myself and other can join

[Paul_Meanwell]

[Willie]

I'll go and have breakfast at Numbi on my own......with softness natuurlik.