Night Circuits at FAWC 14th October 06 --> D Barnes
As you will have read in previous newsletters, Linda organized a weekend at FAWC to get in some night circuits. (Thanks Linda)
KKC, PMY and DJH (RV7) went up from Cape Town and a Cherokee joined in from FAWC.The fog in Cape Town had cleared by lunchtime, so we had a clear run at 4pm. The trip up was pleasant and in the Rv7 we were cruising at 140kts airspeed. With a climb rate of over 2000 fpm, getting over the hills is a breeze.Erwin from Worcester Flying Club arranged the braai and it was great sitting under the verandah watching the planes doing circuits.
It is well worth remembering that at FAWC all circuits must be on the dam’s side as the other side is reserved for glider activity, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t have a glider and tug climbing out over your head on RH downwind for 15, so keep a good lookout.
The Aan de Doorns Guesthouse was very comfortable and I can recommend it to anybody wanting to overnight in Worcester. Contact Wendy at 023 342 1402.As well as the evening braai, Erwin also cooked up a delicious bacon and eggs breakfast the next morning.After loafing around as much as we could we trotted off back to Cape Town.
I tried to take some photos of the Tommy as we passed it, but every time I slowed down enough I started falling out of the sky so I eventually gave up. Holding the Rv7 steady and taking a pic at slow speed will need a bit more practicing on my part.
10 minutes of waiting outside the zone and 10 minutes of orbiting inside the zone plus a 25kn southeaster greeted us back at Cape Town. At least the wind was straight down the runway.11 am on a Sunday is always a busy time for landing at FACT. The greatest part of the trip for us was that we went away for the weekend and my wife didn’t have to drive there. Oh, and the food was also great, thanks Erwin.
As you will have read in previous newsletters, Linda organized a weekend at FAWC to get in some night circuits. (Thanks Linda)
KKC, PMY and DJH (RV7) went up from Cape Town and a Cherokee joined in from FAWC.The fog in Cape Town had cleared by lunchtime, so we had a clear run at 4pm. The trip up was pleasant and in the Rv7 we were cruising at 140kts airspeed. With a climb rate of over 2000 fpm, getting over the hills is a breeze.Erwin from Worcester Flying Club arranged the braai and it was great sitting under the verandah watching the planes doing circuits.
It is well worth remembering that at FAWC all circuits must be on the dam’s side as the other side is reserved for glider activity, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t have a glider and tug climbing out over your head on RH downwind for 15, so keep a good lookout.
The Aan de Doorns Guesthouse was very comfortable and I can recommend it to anybody wanting to overnight in Worcester. Contact Wendy at 023 342 1402.As well as the evening braai, Erwin also cooked up a delicious bacon and eggs breakfast the next morning.After loafing around as much as we could we trotted off back to Cape Town.
I tried to take some photos of the Tommy as we passed it, but every time I slowed down enough I started falling out of the sky so I eventually gave up. Holding the Rv7 steady and taking a pic at slow speed will need a bit more practicing on my part.
10 minutes of waiting outside the zone and 10 minutes of orbiting inside the zone plus a 25kn southeaster greeted us back at Cape Town. At least the wind was straight down the runway.11 am on a Sunday is always a busy time for landing at FACT. The greatest part of the trip for us was that we went away for the weekend and my wife didn’t have to drive there. Oh, and the food was also great, thanks Erwin.
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