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2009/10/16 Hi Pilots. I have some good news. Rob Albers has made a few missions for FSX and has kindly given it to us to experience. I have seen a few of them and they are EXCELLENT. He has used freeware scenery so you can experience the whole bit. Herewith the links. Should you have a problem getting them I am sure if you buy him a coke at the club he will give them to you there. The Alps 1 http://www.flightsim.com/kdl.php?fid=133166 of http://www.simviation.com/simviation/download.php?ID=4425 of http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=136617 The Alps 2 http://www.flightsim.com/kdl.php?fid=133164 of http://www.simviation.com/simviation/download.php?ID=4426 of http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=136619 The Alps 3 http://www.flightsim.com/kdl.php?fid=134672 of http://www.simviation.com/simviation/download.php?ID=4749 of http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=138597 The Alps 4 http://www.flightsim.com/kdl.php?fid=137386 of http://www.simviation.com/simviation/download.php?ID=5729 The Concorde http://www.flightsim.com/kdl.php?fid=137740 of http://www.simviation.com/simviation/download.php?ID=5921 The Concorde 2 http://www.flightsim.com/kdl.php?fid=137898 of http://www.simviation.com/simviation/download.php?ID=5982 The Concorde 3 http://www.flightsim.com/kdl.php?fid=138058 of http://www.simviation.com/simviation/download.php?ID=6019 Herewith a BIG thank you Rob. |
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2009/10/15 Hi all you virtual pilots! That is if you still know where the ignition switch is located. (We do not take you word for it. Only if we see you do it at the club will you receive the necessary accreditation). The planned event for Saturday 17 October will be postponed till Saturday 31 October 2009 due to the semi’s and final of the Currie Cup! We would then like to do the formation flight that was suppose to be on 19 September 2009 but could not take place. Only one pilot pitched and he had a hard time flying formations with only one plane in the air! Ha Ha…. Please diarise this day and be part of some nice formations on the network. The event will be a first for the club as far as my knowledge goes. We will participate in a formation flight from Waterkloof Air Force Base to Hoedspruit with Default King Airs. The planes will take off one after the other to form a formation as you will be briefed by the Formation Leader. (Imagine 6-8 planes flying formation). During the flight to the destination airport you will be instructed to form 3 different formations. We will fly to Hoedspruit where we will brake up the formation to land in the sequence as given by the Formation Leader. Make sure to bring your earphones for we will be flying on the network and need to be in contact with one another. The flight as well as the formations will be captured on video to show at events to market flight sim. To participate you will have to be there on time. Take off will be at 14:15. Make sure to have set up your computer by then! Would really like to see some of you again – Heard that Arno has grown a beard, Dale has gone completely bold, Robbie got all his hair back, myself has had a …. transplant! You got to see this! See you Saturday 31 October! Watch your instruments! You are flying upside down! Johan VACS EVENTS MANAGER |
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2009/07/13 Hi Pilots We have some GREAT news re our clubhouse !!!! The people occupying our clubhouse had to do with the controlling of airspace during the Confederate Cup. They are now nearly done with wrapping up their operation and the Officer Commanding has granted us a trail period to see if we can warrant our space as our clubhouse. So I appeal to you to come make use of our facilities on weekends. Kind regards from a HAPPY Committee Arno Kohler VACS Secretary. |
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2009/06/09 Hi Pilots Our clubhouse is presently closed. Please look at the site for further information on this matter frequently. We apologize for the inconvenience. Arno Kohler VACS Secretary |
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2009/04/23 The 2009 President's trophy Air Race will be run from the New Tempe Airfield, Bloemfontein on 28 to 31 May 2009. Entry forms are now available here: http://www.aeroworxsa.co.za/vpatar2009entry.html The race is run in compliance with the "Official rules and regulations" compiled in conjunction with the FAI Sporting Code and the South African Power Flying Association (SAPFA). The distance is approximately 300 - 350 NM on each of the 2 race days. Accommodation needs to be booked by participants. PROGRAM for Virtual Aviation Thursday 28 May 2009 12:00 Registration - Race numbers, handouts, etc 14h00 Set up of equipment and Test flights 17h00 General Briefing in marquee Welcome note by the Director General procedures Safety Officer Meteorology representative Friday 29 May 2009 07h30 Breakfast at Tempe/Officials Briefing 08h30 Pre Race Briefing in marquee and issuing of loggers 10h00 Official Opening of the Race by the Executive Mayor 16h00 Officials meeting 17h00 General Briefing in marquee Welcome note by the Director General procedures Safety Officer Meteorology representative Saturday 30 May 2009 08h30 Pre Race briefing 10h00 Official start of 2nd day race 15h00 Officials meeting 19h30 Prize giving Dinner - Strictly Formal, Venue TBA Sunday 31 May 2009 Departure - at leisure Info Site Links: 1) http://www.globalsim.org.za/Events.html 2) http://www.globalsim.org.za/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=158 |
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2009/04/03 Please be aware that the VACS AGM for 2009 will be held at the VACS Clubhouse on the 16 May 2009 at 13:00 |
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2009/03/20 NOTICE OF THE NINTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is given of the ninth Annual General Meeting of the Association of Virtual Aviation, to be held via Team Speak on site at each VA Club on Saturday 28th March 2009 at 14h00. The minutes of the eighth AGM have been distributed for prior perusal and is also available for viewing on the AVA website www.ava.org.za. By order of the committee as listed below: F. Stegmann Chairman P. Martin Secretary Bob Corbett Licensing Officer Chris Lambert Public Relations DATE: 28 th March 2009 AGENDA 1. Attendance Register 2. Apologies 3. Reading of Notice and Constitution of the meeting 4. Welcome 5. Minutes of the eighth AGM 6. Matters arising 7. Chairman’s Report 8. Financial Statements / Report |
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2009/02/03 I am pleased to announce that we have FINALLY sorted the network problems out. After nearly two years of trying to get someone to sort out the network it has been done. A VERY BIG thank you to Mr Robert Hampshire that spend a good 5 hours solid at the club Saturday the 31st of January 2009. !!!! After testing and retesting the problem was identified and corrected. So as of now we have a working network with all points active. I recommend that members bring a normal (not cross over) fly lead to the club every time to connect to the network. This as we have now got sockets in the trunking where you can plug the lead in. This was done to minimize the damage factor to the network. It is thus again with great pleasure that I can inform you that we are ready for the fly inns planned on the Network and also online via the network. Kind regards Arno Kohler VACS Secretary |
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2009/01/24 Welcome to 2009 !!!!! Here at Vacs we are starting the year of with lots of events that are planned for 2009. You have by now received the mail with the planned events for this year. This way you can hopefully plan ahead and make the events. We will update the site to reflect the events shortly. Please also note that the renewal subscriptions are now due for 2009. We are not increasing our subscription amount for this year so it stands at R135.00. Please email proof of payment to the secretary at secretary@vacs.org.za. This is it for the 1st notam of the year. Come land at Swartkops on any Saturday and enjoy the interaction with pilots and Atc. |