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Game lodging

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Mike Blackburn

Despite having had the aeroplane for some years now, we have not, until now, used it to actually go on holiday. Our April holiday plans were extensively disrupted by the different (and constantly changing) kids’ term dates. My son also insisted on going to his residential community service camp (who are we to stand in…

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Annual done and a new home

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 by Mike Blackburn

As much as May is a flying administration month with medicals and license renewals (did I mention it took 9 weeks to get my license renewal back from submission to collection?), August/September is annual time. Last year I had a big shock in that I had to pony up for the 5yearly rubber hose replacement,…

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200 Hours

Posted on July 17, 2020August 17, 2020 by Mike Blackburn

In a previous post I described the limited flying that we had been allowed to do – one ‘maintenance/engine preservation’ flight per 28days. After significant lobbying by the Aeroclub of South Africa and a slight relaxation in the lockdown regulations, this restriction has been lifted to some extent. We are now permitted to fly unlimited…

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Feathered friends

Posted on July 1, 2020August 17, 2020 by Mike Blackburn

Last weekend I attempted to fly yet another ‘maintenance/engine preservation’ flight as allowed for by our Commission Against Aviation. It had been 29 days since I knocked off the rust and it looked like the perfect day for aviation. However, the weather had other ideas. A cold front was blowing in from the Cape and…

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Speed Rally Season 2 Race 2 – Witbank

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Mike Blackburn

I think my aircraft may have forgotten me. The last time I flew was with my daughter on Christmas Eve. We did at least do this properly by wearing Santa hats and by going for milkshakes at Rand Airport (FAGM).

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Currency vs proficiency

Posted on July 1, 2019July 2, 2019 by Mike Blackburn

The other day I offered to help one of our club members to move his aircraft to another airport for its MPI/Annual. No problem, right? Except it’s a controlled airport I’ve never landed at before (at least during the day – I did a touch and go there on my night cross country but the…

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flying, Uncategorized

Breakfast in Villiers

Posted on May 2, 2019July 2, 2019 by Mike Blackburn

It’s a public holiday – Worker’s Day and those of us who work are restless to get some air between us and the ground. There is some discussion in the club WhatsApp group about a suitable location for breakfast – some guys want to go to Thabazimbi for the NGK Meifees (May fest) but many…

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Family, flying, Uncategorized

Troubleshooting Low Oil pressure

Posted on April 11, 2019July 24, 2019 by Mike Blackburn

Oil. It’s quite important stuff in engines, especially in aeroplane engines. Considering the only thing keeping us up in the air is the engine it makes sense to keep a close eye on the oil. He who is without oil, shall throw the first rod Compressions 8.7:1 I have an issue with a low oil…

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Home – Morningstar to Tedderfield – not so simple

Posted on November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 by Mike Blackburn

All good things must come to an end and this includes congresses – well, OK, being at a congress (even one dedicated to anaesthetising small people) is not as good as not being at a congress when in Cape Town, but it was still worthwhile.  There was  a huge amount going on from a social…

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A new rating

Posted on October 19, 2018November 16, 2018 by Mike Blackburn

So I have a new type on my license – and some endorsements to go with it!

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Flight training, Uncategorized
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First “carol” service of the season. @stjohns_ First “carol” service of the season. @stjohns_college
Cheeky little flight to Airspan Airfield for brekk Cheeky little flight to Airspan Airfield for brekkie today. 1000m tar, lights, good food, good coffee and only about 50nm from Rand. #flying #missdaisy #zuibm #slingtakingyouplaces #sling4 #flyrotax #flygarmin
Lekker to meet François (soaringsessions) today a Lekker to meet François (soaringsessions) today at Brits. One of these vehicles has an engine bigger than the other. I’ll let you guess which one….#bmwmotorrad 
#soaringsessions #flying #brits #aviation #orioncub
@lets_go_aviate arriving at FABS for the National @lets_go_aviate arriving at FABS for the National Landing Champs. #flying #aviation #kfa #generalaviation
Happy #worldatcday @rand_airport! You guys rock! Happy #worldatcday @rand_airport! You guys rock!

#fagm #flying #zuibm #slingtakingyouplaces #mikemoment #sapilots
Final war cries. #classof2023 #sjc @stjohns_colleg Final war cries. #classof2023 #sjc @stjohns_college @college_army #valedictory
Hello Tedderfield. #sling @sling_aircraft #flying Hello Tedderfield. #sling @sling_aircraft #flying #generalaviation #specialrules #slingtakingyouplaces #zuibm
Lekker little flight down the Vaal River to Vaal R Lekker little flight down the Vaal River to Vaal Reefs GC near Orkney yesterday. Some of the worst turbulence I’ve ever experienced in a GA aircraft coming back. #flying #zuibm #missdaisy #randairport #fagm #southafricanaviators #slingtakingyouplaces #sling4 #flyrotax #flygarmin
This cat is called Lyco. He would lyco to tell you This cat is called Lyco. He would lyco to tell you that you may not take his photo and he’ll turn his back on you if you do. 
#airportcats #randairport #chipmunk #pitts
“Impromptu” performance at the end of the Matr “Impromptu” performance at the end of the Matric Music Recital.
When people stop screaming long enough to smile… When people stop screaming long enough to smile….. 
#flying #zuibm #missdaisy #flygarmin #flyrotax #slingaircraft #aviation #generalaviation
Some say that a Sling 4 is not a fast aeroplane. T Some say that a Sling 4 is not a fast aeroplane. To those people I present evidence of speed. #flying #sapfaspeedrally #fagl #sling
Groblersdal flight line. SAPFA #speedrally incomin Groblersdal flight line. SAPFA #speedrally incoming. #sapfa #zuibm #slingtakingyouplaces #slingaircraftsling4
Being left in the dust by the Arrow. Again…. #fl Being left in the dust by the Arrow. Again…. #flying #missdaisy #zskfm #zuibm #gneeralaviation
yellow planes man…… @morningstar_flight_acade yellow planes man…… 
@morningstar_flight_academy a long way from home…
They call it a Gazelle. But from this angle it loo They call it a Gazelle. But from this angle it looks a lot like a dragonfly. #gazelle #aerosptatiale #flingwings #1millionpartsaroundanoilleak 
#falo
Makhado… one is in you. #speedrally #falo Makhado… one is in you. #speedrally #falo
Hey @sapfaspeedrally - we are coming for you… #s Hey @sapfaspeedrally - we are coming for you…
#speedrally #sportflying #FAGM #FALO #Slingtakingyouplaces #sling4 #flyrotax
It happens occasionally It happens occasionally
Something something yellow planes #sling4 #fagm # Something something yellow planes 
#sling4 #fagm #randairport #sling #flying #preflight
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