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12-14-2008, 11:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: South Africa, Johannesburg
Posts: 1,313
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DAY 2
Hi Guys, thanks for your kind comments, below is the day 2 photos and story,
Day 2:
Route South to Capetown: KleinZee all along the West Coast non stop to Cape town Stellenbosh. The route is +/- 360 Miles and took us just more than 2 Hours.
We left just after sunrise, due to high predicted winds at our destination we wanted to ensure we get in early. This route is scattered with plenty of pretty light houses, and long deserted beaches.
We saw some Whales and Dolphins but the photographs did not come out to show you, the camera got confused with focusing on the sea ;-(
Then we saw it Cape town and the famous Table Mountain in the distant. It had its traditional table cloth of cloud just hanging over it. What a world famous sight!
Over Blouberg strand I turned inland not to run into Cape Town International Airport?s airspace.
We flew inland over Fisantekraal an old military airfield I believe.
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Rudi Greyling, South Africa, RV 'ZULU 7' Flying & RV 'ZULU 10' Flying
"Science, freedom, beauty, adventure...what more could you ask of life? Aviation offers it all" - Charles A. Lindbergh
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12-14-2008, 11:18 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: South Africa, Johannesburg
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DAY 2 continue...
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Then south to Stellenbosh. This area is picturesque, with mountains and green valleys, lot of wine farms, and wine routes.
Stellenbosh airfield is the prettiest airfield I have ever seen, it is right next to beautiful mountains.
Finals for Stellenbosh, you want to take in the view but need to concentrate on finals ;-)
Refueling RV ZULU 7, standing proud at Stellenbosh.
Some pictures of this pretty airfield
The beach just south of Stellenbosh ?Strand?
My Fantastic host, Paul standing next to RV Zulu 7. He is a wonderful helpful person. Thanx Paul!
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Rudi Greyling, South Africa, RV 'ZULU 7' Flying & RV 'ZULU 10' Flying
"Science, freedom, beauty, adventure...what more could you ask of life? Aviation offers it all" - Charles A. Lindbergh
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12-14-2008, 11:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: South Africa, Johannesburg
Posts: 1,313
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DAY 2 Continue ...
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The best picture of the day is the one below, larger for your convenience. Table Mountain through the side rear of my aircraft. Experimental sign reflecting in the window, which depicts this flying best
?day 3 to continue soon!
Regards
Rudi
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Rudi Greyling, South Africa, RV 'ZULU 7' Flying & RV 'ZULU 10' Flying
"Science, freedom, beauty, adventure...what more could you ask of life? Aviation offers it all" - Charles A. Lindbergh
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12-15-2008, 06:23 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Savannah, GA
Posts: 1,849
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What a beautiful country! You have everything there! How cold is the water there in the summer (now I guess)? Thanks again!
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Todd
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RV-10 Vesta V8 LS2/BMA EFIS/One formerly flying at 3J1 Hobbs stopped at 150 hours
Savannah, GA and Ridgeland, SC
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12-15-2008, 06:43 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Mendon South Carolina
Posts: 1,391
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Great Pics Rudi. Looks like you had an enjoyable trip. Ready to do it again?
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Milt Concannon
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12-15-2008, 07:02 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Posts: 348
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Rudi, Rudi, Rudi ...
Awesome trip with stunning visuals.
Inspirational to a builder still bucking rivets ... I mean ... popping rivets. RV-12 slip of the tongue ...   
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Reserved N124JG for RV-12
"12 for Jerry G.
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12-15-2008, 09:37 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pecan Plantation, Tx.
Posts: 128
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Great pictures
Looking forward to seeing day 3
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Bryan Ray
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12-15-2008, 09:53 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 126
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Outstanding!
Yep, great pictures, Rudi. I can't wait to see day 3 
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Darryl Husk
RV9A - finishing kit
Redford, Michigan
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12-15-2008, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Trento, northern Italy
Posts: 622
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wow !
Rudy,
great photos and I think great experience too!
Thanks a lot for sharing
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12-15-2008, 08:32 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Border
Posts: 113
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Fantastic.
These beautiful pictures bring back memories of when I worked in Bloemfontein in the Orange Free State and then Cape Town. Beautiful scenery all the way!
Looking forward to the rest of the trip.
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