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Back to the Drakensberg

Posted on August 25, 2020August 28, 2020 by Mike Blackburn

Level 2 lockdown is real in South Africa. This allows further movement and (good news for some) the purchase of alcohol and cigarettes. Most importantly, the restrictions on general aviation have been lifted – we can fly between provinces (states) and can fly with other people in the aircraft. To celebrate our new found freedom…

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Aircraft Ownership, Cross Country, Family, flying

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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Obsessive Radar checking – a trip to Zebula

Posted on March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 by Mike Blackburn

My brother-in-law’s family have a place in a game reserve called Zebula – we have driven up with them a couple of times before for the weekend – the house is great with a pool and a jacuzzi and it is good to hang out with family. The reserve has an airstrip which is well…

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