Flying Namibia

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helga
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby helga » Fri Apr 09, 2010 11:13 am

Hi guys,
It's awsome to hear from all of you. ALL help is most welcome. I will not be offended if you think I am not from the bright side. Life is for living.

Please can I get contact numbers from RV4ker and Spatzi69. We would love to meet and fly with you.
Our plans are to leave here tomorrow Saturday 10 or Sunday 11 April. Weather permitting.

The route so far is Vryburg on the 11th. Then onto Soetvlakte, meeting up with Eben and Ansa in Upington.
Will keep in contact.
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby AndyG » Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:41 pm

Enjoy the flight and fly safe. (^^)
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Graham Mac » Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:00 pm

Helga,you have a large "Clan" of careing pilots behind you all the way, vhpy
im sitting in port elizabeth waiting for a big bird to take me home,to panorama.Reading all your replies,looks like some great fellow pilots advise and support you are getting. 8)
the weather in the north west looks good from tomorrow,lets hope that the WX is good enough to start out from pano in the morning.see you later.
Whos gonna make breakfast now that you going away? :lol:
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby caneco » Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:32 pm

All The Best To You Helga..Have A nice Trip..
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby helga » Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:59 am

Hi everyone,
Day two. 6 am and leaving shortly for Vryburg. What a crazy night. Not much sleep but think we will survive.
Will chat soon!
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby helga » Sun Apr 11, 2010 3:44 pm

Us again!,
Mum had a great hard landing but just fine! My son on the other hand looks buggard. Anyway we are camping between 2 hangars car in front and natures ablutions at its best at the back. Anybody know Francios ? He came to greet us. He was impressed with Henk. Especially the speed his trike does. We figured out who he was talking about just by the equipment he carries around for flooring!!! Oh! yes, can you believe this NO alcohol sold on Sunday in any shop! We have had to pace ourselves on NON ALCOHOLIC BAVARIA. Ouch!
We plan to leave for Soetvlakte tomorrow morn.
Chat to you all soon.
Helga and Team
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Boer » Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:18 am

I had the oppotunity of taking off with Ouma and flying with her to Westonaria as I was going to Carltonville. At Westonaria she veered off to the south routing for Klerksdorp.
We had a couple of guys wishing her well over the air, amasing how many people know about her trip. We are sure to track your progress - Good luck and fly safe.
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Alkemac » Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:15 am

Any news anyone on this topic ?
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Flying Namibia

Postby Frootbat » Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:46 am

> > > > > > > Just spoke to Helga. > > > > > >

They are at Soetvlakte (apparently a very nice guest farm) in the deep Kalahari and to-day is a rest day for them.
The trip yesterday was a 3,5 hour stretch.
Tomorrow she is off to Upington, 130Knts leg.
vhpy
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby EL MEXICANO » Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:35 am

GOOD LUCK HELGA , YOU CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT, YES YOU CAN DO IT.
HOPE YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL AND SAFE ADVENTURE.
HENRY .
PLEASE SAY HELLO TO THE EVEN TEAM IN UPINGTON, AMAZING PEOPLE.
AND ENJOY THE LONG LONG LONG...... RUNWAYS AND FRIENDLY TOWER PEOPLE IN UPINGTON. :) <*>
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Kalahari » Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:19 pm

Hi Helga

I suppose you would have done your homework properly, but I just want to remind you that the Namibian CAA might require you to have an Authority to Fly issued by them before you may enter their airspace, I know of Microlighters that was troubled with this burocracy!

Where do you plan to cross the border, if it is at Riefontein perhaps, remember they can be full of crap, I cross it by vehicle quite often!

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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby RV4ker (RIP) » Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:30 pm

They overnighted in FAVB on Sunday and got off after mist cleared on Monday.
GOOD LUCK....

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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby alanmack » Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:04 pm

All the best Helga and I hope that she has a fantastic time.

Marc both you and Helga are seriously behind on the feature story on Panaroma. Three months have nearly flown and the next deadline looms! I will however do a swop if you do not have the time for two stories. I am hoping that this adventure gets to be shared more widely by you contributing a small story ( really big ones are also encouraged).

I suspect that you know that both Mike and James are a valuable source of info on flying in Namibia.

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Flying Namibia

Postby Frootbat » Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:10 pm

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> > > > > > > The magic motor behind Helga's seat > > > > > >
> > Sorry for the poor quality after reduction. (cell phone). . . . .
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Re: Flying Namibia

Postby Tailspin » Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:38 am

Hi Helga

I am watching this with great admiration for your gusto.
Fly safe and Enjoy the flight - many people are rootin for you.

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