Categories: aircraft, ASW 20, blanik L13, motor falke, single astir, twin astir

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16/08/2009

Permalink 20:06:30, by admin, 540 words   English (ZA)
Categories: solo, ASW 20
Another day in the sun, but with a difference. The holding point of runway 08 had lots of shiny white gliders. Looked very nice. Looked very glider like and professional. Only two problems though: The soaring weather was sheeeet (again) and there wer… more »

10/08/2009

Permalink 14:29:00, by admin, 120 words   English (ZA)
Categories: solo, motor falke, cross-country
Today was a public holiday which meant I could spend some time at home sorting out stuff that one never normally gets to as work is always in the way. It was also however quite a special day as this was the first time I have had a chance to excercise… more »

09/08/2009

Permalink 20:34:00, by admin, 758 words   English (ZA)
Categories: solo, circuits & landings, ASW 20
Another day with the new aerie. We spent the morning weighing and doing the weight and balance checks followed by a good hour's labour polishing. Almost all the upper surfaces have nasty swirl marks where at some stage someone obvioulsy washed the p… more »

02/08/2009

Permalink 20:45:00, by admin, 512 words   English (ZA)
Categories: solo, circuits & landings, thermaling & soaring, ASW 20
Rather an exciting weekend for me (*understatement of the year*). On Saturday we drove through to Bloemfontein to collect our new toy, an ASW 20F, that I purchased a share in along with two other guys. We drove for 12 hours flat to collect the plane… more »

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