Another LAmbaDA!
This Weekend’s news actually began when Peter Wooley landed at FAWC in his new Lambada which he flew down from Johannesburg with Adriaan Hepburn. From what I gather, they had quite a grueling trip ( being chased by storms) which began on Wednesday afternoon when they took off from Johannesburg, stayed over at Tempe that night, left at first light on Thursday morning and they landed at Worcester on Thursday afternoon and were welcomed home by Ed! I am sure Peter will be writing something about his trip in the KK. Congratulations on your new acquisition, Peter.
Saturday’s crew arrived bright and early. Paul Roos and Roger Tipping helped out by Jesse Roos kept the show on the road at the aerotow side while the “A” Team got started bright and early on the winch side.
Adri and Adriaan flew their Lambada for the first time in weeks while GZF was flown by Andre as well as Boet Coetsee.
Martin Young had driven down from Knyzna for the weekend and first flew in GOK with Grove and then later in GUC for 3.5hrs. Jacobus Hartman brought his brother Alwyn for an introductory flight while he flew in GUC for and hour. Adriaan must have “mended” as he flew his Lak for 6.5 hrs! GIG was shared by Alan Procter (1.5hrs) and Grove (1.05hrs). Tom Heaslip, TJ, Herbie as well as Errol all had long flights as well. One of the pilots I spoke to described the conditions as “difficult and hard work”. Rico braved the heat in MIV – I do not know how he always seems to remain so cheerful!!
It was certainly hot at the launch point, too. Winching went Extremely Well with John Spargo driving and being relieved for a flight himself by Rob K. Paul Bailey flew the first two paxes and had to be called down as they were at risk of flying for more than the 30min allowed!!! Rudi as well as Rico, Ian Forbes with his son Adrian and Tom all had flights until late. On the last launch the cable broke but for the rest of the time the flights were between 10 and 37 minutes. Well done to all who worked so hard in the blistering sun.
Sunday looked windless and inverted early and advantage was taken of the conditions by the Grob - VAE and a visiting Grob - LRL. The first self launcher to take to the skies was GWS with Hans and Martin and they flew an 800km distance! At this point Paul “Hawkeye” Troskie spotted another crack in the exhaust manifold on the RHS of MIV. So – no tugging!! Not to be daunted, Martin, Helmut, Dirk all took advantage of Cross country training in GZF and kept Nicholas busy until late! Rico and Horst Pfleugner flew for over two hours in GWU and Errol flew the Antares.
The wind had picked up from the NW and was gusty up to about 30kph. And HOT! Not a very pleasant day for those on the ground– thank heavens for the swimming pool and the aircon in the clubhouse!
Thanks to Louis Esterhuisen who sat alone (most of the time) at the launch point and then locked up at the end of the day’s flying.
Remember the Gauntlet this coming weekend!
Also welcome back to Jerry Betbeder who was away visiting New Zealand. He says he will be out at the field next weekend! At the same time – Bon Voyage to Garth Milne who left for Oz for a few weeks.
See you all then.
Alison
Saturday’s crew arrived bright and early. Paul Roos and Roger Tipping helped out by Jesse Roos kept the show on the road at the aerotow side while the “A” Team got started bright and early on the winch side.
Adri and Adriaan flew their Lambada for the first time in weeks while GZF was flown by Andre as well as Boet Coetsee.
Martin Young had driven down from Knyzna for the weekend and first flew in GOK with Grove and then later in GUC for 3.5hrs. Jacobus Hartman brought his brother Alwyn for an introductory flight while he flew in GUC for and hour. Adriaan must have “mended” as he flew his Lak for 6.5 hrs! GIG was shared by Alan Procter (1.5hrs) and Grove (1.05hrs). Tom Heaslip, TJ, Herbie as well as Errol all had long flights as well. One of the pilots I spoke to described the conditions as “difficult and hard work”. Rico braved the heat in MIV – I do not know how he always seems to remain so cheerful!!
It was certainly hot at the launch point, too. Winching went Extremely Well with John Spargo driving and being relieved for a flight himself by Rob K. Paul Bailey flew the first two paxes and had to be called down as they were at risk of flying for more than the 30min allowed!!! Rudi as well as Rico, Ian Forbes with his son Adrian and Tom all had flights until late. On the last launch the cable broke but for the rest of the time the flights were between 10 and 37 minutes. Well done to all who worked so hard in the blistering sun.
Sunday looked windless and inverted early and advantage was taken of the conditions by the Grob - VAE and a visiting Grob - LRL. The first self launcher to take to the skies was GWS with Hans and Martin and they flew an 800km distance! At this point Paul “Hawkeye” Troskie spotted another crack in the exhaust manifold on the RHS of MIV. So – no tugging!! Not to be daunted, Martin, Helmut, Dirk all took advantage of Cross country training in GZF and kept Nicholas busy until late! Rico and Horst Pfleugner flew for over two hours in GWU and Errol flew the Antares.
The wind had picked up from the NW and was gusty up to about 30kph. And HOT! Not a very pleasant day for those on the ground– thank heavens for the swimming pool and the aircon in the clubhouse!
Thanks to Louis Esterhuisen who sat alone (most of the time) at the launch point and then locked up at the end of the day’s flying.
Remember the Gauntlet this coming weekend!
Also welcome back to Jerry Betbeder who was away visiting New Zealand. He says he will be out at the field next weekend! At the same time – Bon Voyage to Garth Milne who left for Oz for a few weeks.
See you all then.
Alison
posted by CGC Reporter at 29.1.07
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