Archives for: March 2008

30/03/2008

Permalink 20:29:30, by admin, 303 words   English (ZA)
Categories: solo, thermaling & soaring, single astir
The day started off early with a nice lecture on Human Limitations and I found the 'class room' environment and formal reading material very informative. This type of instruction is unfortunately very rare in our training and more, much more, is really n… more »

23/03/2008

Permalink 21:27:00, by admin, 171 words   English (ZA)
Categories: solo, motor falke, circuits & landings, thermaling & soaring
Our Twin has been fitted with a new CoG release but unfortunately the release cable has started to fray. I spent quite some time that morning helping to strip the front cockpit so that we could gain access to all the bits and pieces; and what a job it wa… more »

09/03/2008

Permalink 21:30:50, by admin, 672 words   English (ZA)
Categories: thermaling & soaring, solo, single astir
What a day!!! I was determined to fly this Sunday and arranged, at short notice, during the week for a new aerial to be made for the winch so that I could at least be winched launched. The weather was slightly overcast when I arrived early at the airf… more »

02/03/2008

Permalink 22:20:00, by admin, 268 words   English (ZA)
Categories: thermaling & soaring, solo, motor falke
I arrived early at the airfield (as usual), but this time with a mission. I hadn't flown the Falke in a good while and I wanted to get some practice in. I was warned before hand that the tail wheel had a puncture so I came prepared with all the right kit… more »