country kid Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 hey all just wondering whos coiming to the gyrocoper nationals in wongan hills this year?? its my home town so i hope i can go :D any one else going?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudestcon Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 When is it on country kid? Pud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseeker Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Yeah I'd also like to know when it's on. Flown to Wongan Hills before and the tar strip is in ace condition. Can't say much for the cross strip but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country kid Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 its the 1st of april to the 5th its listed on the events calander :) hosted by The Superlight Aircraft Club of WA. hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudestcon Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Would love to be there country kid but I'm working on a hangar construction at North Gabbin which is probably 1hr 20mins by road East of Wongan. I have friends in Wongan who, its about time, I visited too;) Tell me; is the roadhouse in Wongan a Caltex one? Pud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseeker Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Well I really wish I could make it (being a SLAC WA hosted event and all) but I'm off on a 1 week golf trip across the Nullarbor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country kid Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 im not entirly sure but i supose you want vortex 90, um i think there would be some there but by memory the road house is either a peak or gull, i will endevour to find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudestcon Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 im not entirly sure but i supose you want vortex 90, um i think there would be some there but by memory the road house is either a peak or gull, i will endevour to find out Nah just unleaded as I would be driving in if I come. I have a Caltex fuel card is all. Pud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country kid Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 well thers 2 stations i know of and thats a bp and peak i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudestcon Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 OK, no worries country kid. I might see you there or not.... we'll see. Either way I hope the function is a roaring success and the weather is kind for those gyros. Pud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Hi Country Kid, hope to make it - its on my calender. Wont be flying in will bring the van and hope to camp at the strip if possible. Looking foward to it. All the best, Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Well I really wish I could make it (being a SLAC WA hosted event and all) but I'm off on a 1 week golf trip across the Nullarbor! Well there you go... What happens if you hit the ball over the edge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahlocks Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 A two stroke penalty, have to skull three beers and do not pass go to collect $200. Sounds like fun! Fairways are a bit long though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country kid Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 haha well i hope i can go myself un-fortunaly i might not be able to :'( but i will certainly make every effort. ha ha well ahlocks hope you do well with your golf :D :D dont drink to much ha ha or the little white ball might dissapear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahlocks Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 There's a ball involved with golf CK?! :raise_eyebrow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country kid Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 im no expert but isnt it that little white ball that hurts when you get hit in the side of the head with it ha ha your ment to hit it down that long green think called a green ha ha well again im no expert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahlocks Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Heard a really funny and descriptive name for Golf CK. But it's not for use in polite company.. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howard Hughes Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Just out of interest, what goes on at the Gyro Nationals? PS: I'm not attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country kid Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 um its just a "fly-in" for the weekend operate from a different strip. catch up with other aviators, everything is put on by the locals :D haha if you go at some stage you will be eating some of our prime lamb :D under wing camping or rooms at the caravan park. just a weekend of fun!! if i can go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Heard a really funny and descriptive name for Golf CK. But it's not for use in polite company.. Cheers! Like: Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden? :ah_oh: Did you know Golf is no longer a rich man's sport? There are millions of poor players... Oh don't get me started, I mayen't stop! :black_eye: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country kid Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 ha ha well tomo any one can fill a ping-pong ball with cement and hit it around the back yard with a criket stump well thats as close to golf i get :d ha ha dont get me wrong tho good sport just to much money in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Just out of interest, what goes on at the Gyro Nationals?PS: I'm not attending. As stated before, its just a real good get together, we try to move it around each year so next years one i think is in the top of NSW, a pity i cant get to it, but there is a few low key comps, like flour bombs, a nav course usually you nominate the time it will take to complete the course, then you have a question sheet after you land to try and remember things you SHOULD have seen on the course. spot landings and estimated take off distance, enigne out landing comp just to give you an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country kid Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 ha ha well its a new thing to me i must admit im not very confident around gyroplanes the idea of not having an engin to turn the thing above you to keep you in the air dosent gel with me. but my mate has a drifter so thats ok :D ha ha yeh well iv only being involved with aviation for a year so it should be an experiance.:thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 ha ha well its a new thing to me i must admit im not very confident around gyroplanes the idea of not having an engin to turn the thing above you to keep you in the air dosent gel with me. but my mate has a drifter so thats ok :D ha ha yeh well iv only being involved with aviation for a year so it should be an experiance.:thumb_up: You see this is one of the most misunderstood part of gyros, the rotors are being powered by the MOST reliable motor there is when your flying the WIND, once you get off the ground, the rotors will NEVER EVER slow down under the slowest rotation speed needed to carry the weight under them, under normal flying condititons, ie unless you go Neg G, which rotor systems really dont like any way. The rotors are a self governing system, so this means the more weight under them either real or artifical(G forces) they will just spin up to carry more load. Engine out situtations are a real non event, as the speed at which you can slow up to is amazing, and the ability to land with no roll, and or vertical is just another plus, if you do go to the NATS, have a chat to a couple of guys, ask the questions, you will be surprised. Hope i didnt bore any one, but i was just trying to explain why i love the gyro so much, for safty and ease of flying in rough conditions they can be beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
country kid Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 ha ha i will be certain to do that bones ha ha that certainly has rectified a few of my missconceptions thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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