Posts by: Shaun

Shaun Munro’s location@10:03,13/6 Blantyre http://m.google.co.uk/u/m/d6Hma2

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Inhambane to Viluncolos

On May 28, 2011 By Shaun

Left for the airport at 5:15am with a huge hangover from a small gathering last time.   I was worried about putting the wing back on the trike, but that went without a hitch and I was airbourne by 7:30 am

A beautiful calm flight up the coast finishing off with a quick trip around [...]

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Plane Hangered

On May 24, 2011 By Shaun

With much help.   Winds up to 30 knots forecast now till Saturday
  These trikes are high maintenance.

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Winds Coming

On May 23, 2011 By Shaun

Contrary to forecasts for this time of year, the forecasts are saying up to 25 knots over the next week.  Stressing out on where to keep the trike to keep in it safe.

Maybe stuck here for a while.

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The Wind Factor

On May 23, 2011 By Shaun

One major element everyone has warned me about with doing this trip is the wing.   

As the day heats up so does the ground and thermals start, sea breezes intensify and come ashore and the trike becomes like and offroader going over boulders.

The best times to fly is when the ground is the [...]

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Prawns delivered

On May 23, 2011 By Shaun

Got a place on the beach in Inhambane for a couple of days.   Every morning and evening locals coming to the door and selling lobster, king prawns and fish.  

This is my breakfast the first day cooked in butter and garlic of a gas stove looking out on the dunes.  Tasty.

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Maputo Hanger

On May 21, 2011 By Shaun

Hangered at the Aero club in Maputo.  20 Rand per night

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Mozambique Border

On May 19, 2011 By Shaun

30 knot tailwind taking me to nelspreight quickly but looks like I am burning 80% more fuel than expected.  Will investigate causes.  Received Mozambique clearances and will make a break for Maputo tomorrow all goes well

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