Monthly Archives: May 2018
Wesbank Botswana International Airshow 2018
The 2018 Botswana International Airshow held at the Matsieng Airfield a few kilometers outside of Gaborone. We arrived the Friday afternoon an allocated to our tents,all thanks to the Matsieng Flying Club, The theme this year was ‘Wings of fire and wheels of fury’ held over the weekend of the 26th May.
Wesbank Botswana international airshow + Fly-in and camping was a sell-out event this year. 311 guys and gals flew in to Matsieng aerodrome for the weekend. They made use of 128 rented tents and 41 provided own tents for the weekend, this brining a record 169 tents. Some people made use of the Town Lodge in Gaborone.
The Friday and Saturday evening was festive with an excellent band proving entertainment both evenings, Fly in pilots, Display Pilots and crew all braai’ing or getting a burger / steak from the mobile spur that was setup. We can recommend those that can fly in or drive in to attend the 2018 event and social with all other pilots and display pilots plus attend an amazing and adrenaline packed airshow.
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With this airshows,some things were abit different,one had the option to camp over at the airfield where the show was to take place. Not many shows on the African contitnent you can camp over at an Airshow but Matsieng you can. The show at Matsieng Airfield has now been goping since the first show started at the field back in 2012. The Matsieng Flying Club really went all out for this year show, making sure all the pilots and other visitors were looked after and made sure their stay was comfortable in every way. We were treated to a live band on both Friday and Saturday night with the many bond fires that kept us warm during the average winter evening.We were then welcomed the next morning with perfect airshow weather and some of the crowds eagerly wanting to get a front row seat. The two safety directors for the day was Chris Briers and Col.Francois ‘Hosepipe’ Hanekom which made the show flow smoothly during the course of the day.
The show opened by a free fall of skydivers,with their jump-ship a PAC750 flown by Darius Briers,followed after that a two-ship display by the Goodyear Eagles in their Pitts S2Bs flown by Dennis Spence and Larry Beamish. Glen ‘Gringo’ Warden flew the L29 Delphin in its stricking Tiger scheme.Andrew Blackwood Murray flew his Nashua Extra 300LP and Neville Ferreria flew his Kitty Hawk based Slick 540 in his high energy aerobatic sequence.Later in the day Neville and Andrew joined up for a formation pass both in the Extra and in the Slick. Matthew Zalewski put two different Magni Gyros through their paces during the course of the day.The Bathawk flew a great display and showed why its a great asset to combating poaching in Southern Africa.The Raptors Rvs made a welcome return flying RV7s flown by Pierre Gouws,Larry Beamish and Ryan Beaton.
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The welcome appersnce of ex Presidnet Ian Khama and memebrs of the Matsieng Flying Club handed over Charity Cheques to the lady Khama Trust,The Motswedi Rehabilitation Centre,The Masire Foundation and the Movhudi Centre for the Blind.Brian Emmenis from Capital Sounds provided the long speaker line so spectators coyuld get all thr information about aircraft and pilots displaying on the day,assisted by the Capitals sound crew and Leon Du Plessis and Keith Fryer adding to the commentary team for the day!
Menno Parsons made a great appearance with his Bell 407 and his Pilatus PC12,which made up for the absence of the P51 Mustang.The mighty Bell 430 flown by Alister Brown really gave a real thump on his passes and showed the VIP helicopter to its full capability.Other helicopter action saw the Brakpan Airfield based Alouette II and III flown by Rob Osner and Juba Jourbert. True North Aviation saw a three-ship of Citabria aircraft flying gentle aerobatics,the Matsieng Flying Club preformed a formation flypast from two Cessna 210s,a Cirrus SR22 and King Air C90.A solo display from both the Cessna 210 and King Air was a real delight.The Air tractor also part of True North Aviation also did a display of low level passes while dropping water in front of the crowds.
The An2 ‘Little Annie’ was displayed by Jon-Marc Hill and South African Air force Airshow Air Boss Col.Keith ‘Fulcrum’ Fryer.The day before they treated some pupil from some schools around the vicinity of Botswana in a flight in Little Annie,and did they enjoy it!
The Randolph Boeing Stearman flown by Ivan van der Schaar also showed off the gentles aerobatics of the aircraft and the beautiful sound of the Radial.Conrad Botha flew his slick 360 and becoming a great aircraft to watch at airshows after an absence for some time
Cliff Lotter flew in his Klerksdorp based Rv7,he then joined up with Marin Venn in his RV7.Neville Ferreira flew Jonty Essers Kitty Hawk based Yak 52 adding some russian flavour of aircraft to the program.
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The Puma flying Lions led by Captain Scully Levin performed their usual display routine and taking part in a fly-by with a big wall of fire,having most of the crowd on their feet and heart beats been raised.
The Puma Flying Lions then closed the show off with their spectacular night display,once again another successful airshow from the Matsieng Flying club,well done to all involved and we look forward to seeing the team again next year!
“The mini Oshkosh of Southern Africa,if you love airshows come to Matsieng next year”Jarryd Sinovich
“What an amazing show, the guys from Matsieng has once again showed what an Airshow should be like. To the Airshow team, Camping team and Media Boss, Well-done to you all. See you at the 2019 Matsieng Airshow and Fly In” Flippie van Emmenis
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Aero Weather
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This page is dedicated to informing you about the weather forecast for a coming weekend, Weather information proudly provided by Aero Weather. For more detailed weather or weather for other locations please contact Aero Weather at info@aeroweather.co.za, Deon standing by to assist you!
AIRFIELD FORECAST Ballito – 26/05/2018
| DATE | 26/05/2018 | |||||||||
| SYNOPSIS | The surface high pressure shifts eastwards, with low cloud trapped seaward of the escarpment. Low cloud advances as far north as Hoedspruit. | |||||||||
| TIME | WIND | VIS | WEATHER | OCTAS | TYPE | BASE | TOPS | T/DPT | QNH | |
| 03Z | 21005KT | >10km | NIL | 6/8 | SC | FL015 | FL035 | 17/15 | 1021 | |
| 06Z | 27004KT | >10km | -RA | 7/8 | SC | FL015 | FL050 | 18/15 | 1023 | |
| 09Z | 08005KT | >10km | -RA | 6/8 | SC | FL015 | FL050 | 21/16 | 1022 | |
| 12Z | 07009KT | >10km | -RA | 7/8 | SC | FL015 | FL050 | 21/16 | 1020 | |
| 15Z | 05011KT | >10km | -RA | 7/8 | SC | FL015 | FL050 | 20/17 | 1020 | |
| 18Z | 03010KT | >10km | -RA | 7/8 | SC | FL015 | FL050 | 20/17 | 1021 | |
| 21Z | 03010KT | >10km | NIL | 5/8 | SC | FL015 | FL050 | 19/17 | 1021 | |
| 24Z | 02009KT | >10km | NIL | 5/8 | SC | FL015 | FL035 | 19/17 | 1020 | |
| DATE | 26/05/2018 |
| ROUTE | Inbound from inland |
| SYNOPSIS | A surface high pressure pushes low cloud in south of the escarpment with very low bases where terrain rises. |
| SIGNIFICANT WEATHER | Bases too low in rain to approach from the north – only low level along the coast may by flyable. |
AERO WEATHER (PTY) LTD Reg 2014/118701
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GENERAL ENROUTE WEATHER OUTBOUND FROM FATP 26/05/2018 (Afternoon)
| DATE | 26/05/2018 (Afternoon) |
| ROUTE | Outbound towards KZN and Mpumalanga. |
| SYNOPSIS | A surface high pressure forces low cloud in over areas seaward of the Drakensberg and Nelspruit escarpment. |
| SIGNIFICANT WEATHER | Rain and low base south of the Drakensberg (IFR only). FAKN Mountains closing in after 1500 local. |
| DATE | 26/05/2018 |
| ROUTE | Outbound towards Northern Cape, Free State, Limpopo, NW and Eastern Cape |
| SYNOPSIS | A surface trough extends from Upington to Port Elizabeth, with limited amounts of altocumulus above FL120 over N Free State, NW and Gauteng. |
| SIGNIFICANT WEATHER | No low cloud. |
| DATE | 26/05/2018 |
| ROUTE | Outbound towards Western Cape |
| SYNOPSIS | A cold front is present just south of Cape Town, with isolated rain showers in places south and west of Laingsburg. |
| SIGNIFICANT WEATHER | Mountains obscured in cloud south of Laingsburg. |
AERO WEATHER (PTY) LTD Reg 2014/118701
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Matsieng AIRFIELD FORECAST FBMA (3320ft) 25-27/05/2018
| DATE | 25/05/2018 | |||||||||
| SYNOPSIS | A surface high pressure south of the country forces low level cloud inland south of the South African escarpment. The escarpment prevents the cloud from moving in north of the Orange River and Drakensberg, leaving the interior clear. | |||||||||
| TIME | WIND | VIS | WEATHER | OCTAS | TYPE | BASE | TOPS | T/DPT | QNH | |
| 03Z | 31003KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 15/02 | 1018 | |
| 06Z | 26003KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 16/02 | 1020 | |
| 09Z | 27004KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 25/00 | 1019 | |
| 12Z | 25005KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 28/-4 | 1015 | |
| 15Z | 22006KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 26/-4 | 1015 | |
| 18Z | 19005KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 20/-6 | 1017 | |
| 21Z | 20003KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 19/-5 | 1018 | |
| 24Z | 22003KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 16/-5 | 1018 | |
| DATE | 26/05/2018 | |||||||||
| SYNOPSIS | The surface high pressure shifts eastwards, with low cloud trapped seaward of the escarpment. Low cloud advances as far north as Hoedspruit. | |||||||||
| TIME | WIND | VIS | WEATHER | OCTAS | TYPE | BASE | TOPS | T/DPT | QNH | |
| 03Z | VRB02KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 14/-5 | 1018 | |
| 06Z | VRB02KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 17/-4 | 1021 | |
| 09Z | 36003KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 26/-3 | 1020 | |
| 12Z | 33004KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 28/-3 | 1016 | |
| 15Z | 10003KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 25/-1 | 1016 | |
| 18Z | 06004KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 20/-3 | 1018 | |
| 21Z | 36004KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 19/-3 | 1019 | |
| 24Z | 35004KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 16/00 | 1020 | |
| DATE | 27/05/2018 | |||||||||
| SYNOPSIS | A surface high pressure moves in over Mpumalanga, with morning low cloud expected to the east of a line from Gauteng to Ellisras. | |||||||||
| TIME | WIND | VIS | WEATHER | OCTAS | TYPE | BASE | TOPS | T/DPT | QNH | |
| 03Z | 04003KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 14/03 | 1021 | |
| 06Z | 03003KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 16/04 | 1022 | |
| 09Z | 03005KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 23/06 | 1021 | |
| 12Z | 33005KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 28/02 | 1018 | |
| 15Z | 04003KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 26/02 | 1017 | |
| 18Z | 05004KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 21/01 | 1020 | |
| 21Z | 36004KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 18/02 | 1021 | |
| 24Z | 35003KT | >10km | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | 17/02 | 1021 | |
AERO WEATHER (PTY) LTD Reg 2014/118701
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| DATE | 25/05/2018 |
| ROUTE | Inbound from Gauteng |
| SYNOPSIS | A surface high pressure pushes low cloud in south of the escarpment with clear weather north of Lesotho. |
| SIGNIFICANT WEATHER | None |
| DATE | 25/05/2018 |
| ROUTE | Inbound from Free State |
| SYNOPSIS | A surface high pressure pushes low cloud in south of the escarpment with clear weather north of Lesotho. |
| SIGNIFICANT WEATHER | None |
| DATE | 27/05/2018 |
| ROUTE | Outbound towards Gauteng |
| SYNOPSIS | A surface high pressure causes some low cloud over parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga in the morning. |
| SIGNIFICANT WEATHER | Morning cloud only seaward of escarpment. |
| DATE | 27/05/2018 |
| ROUTE | Outbound towards Free State |
| SYNOPSIS | A surface high pressure causes some low cloud over parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga in the morning, but clear weather to the west of the Vaal Dam. |
| SIGNIFICANT WEATHER | Morning cloud only seaward of escarpment. |
AERO WEATHER (PTY) LTD Reg 2014/118701
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Kishugu Lowveld Airshow 2018
Kishugu Lowveld Airshow 2018
Friday, Midday our journey to Nelspruit in the Lowveld started by road from Gauteng, the Team for the Weekend was, Flippie & Lettie van Emmenis and Jarryd Sinovich. We got to Nelspruit Airport at about 16:00 and did our accreditation with the friendly Monica Fourie, once done we went to checking Sheba Rock Guest House our accommodation for the weekend. This was followed by a 780m quick trip to the Mini Boss music festival, this festival started with Brian Emmenis and Willem Botha arriving and a Robinson R44 shortly followed by the Flying Lions doing a sunset display before the music started. During the evening a hot air balloon did some night glows adding to the amazing atmosphere. The artists for the evening was and Willem Botha, Touch of Class and Bok van Blerk
Touch of Class
Bok van Blerk
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Airshow
After a fun filled night before at Minibos,we were up early and we had the Hot Air balloons up and about filling the early morning skies above Nelspruit.Nelspruit Airport was originally the only airfield serving the region. For commercial flights, it has mainly been replaced by the new Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.Today the airfield still has the Lowveld Aero Club where many pilots learned to fly including airshow display pilot Ivan van der Schaar. Compare to last year we were blessed with beautiful airshow weather and the days program flowed smoothly.The theme for this years show was ‘Rock The Runway’.
The show started with a Para drop from ‘Little Annie’ AN2 flown by Jon-Marc-Hill and a SAAF Casa 212 from 44 Squadron AFB Waterkloof,both had civilian skydivers and SANDF skydivers including the SAAF Golden Eagles Parachute Team. Different Harley Davidsons were part of the Cavalcade as the skydivers cam into land.Lowveld Radio Control Club flew their aerobatic RC aircraft,while a Kit fox showed off the aircraft versatility .The Bathawk showed why it can be such a great asset to tackling Rhino-Poaching in the Kruger National Park and other private reserves around the country .Airlink provided an Embraer E190 with two beautiful displays during the day.
High energy aerobatics from Team Extreme flying the MX2,Sbach,Extra 300 and Extra 330,led by SAA Training Captain Nigel Hopkins who also led the Goodyear Eagles flying Pitts S2Bs.It was the debut of the CHOC Cows Aerobatic team led by Scully Levin and also leading the Puma Flying Lions.Another airshow debut in his new colour scheme was Neville Ferreira in his Kitty Hawk based Slick 540.During the end of the program most display teams formed up in major formation which really isn’t seen at airshows in South Africa to often. Little Annie was then put through its paces in a solo display flown by Jason Beamish and Jon-Marc Hill. Ivan van der Schaar flew his Boeing Stearman with gentle aerobatics.
Capital Sounds were present from their busy schedule coming up, they’re provided the show with music from producer Ricky Fouche and commentary from Brian Emmenis ,Elvis Manene and Leon Du Plessis,making sure the public had information on aircraft and the pilots present.line technicians Phillip Smith, Elvis Manene, Eric Nkomo and Wesley van Zyl, who also raced Little Annie on takeoff with the Yamaha sponsored scooter where Wesley was blown away!.
The South African Air force was present with a 2 Squadron JAS39D Gripen operating out of AFB Makhado flown by Major Mohau ‘Doberman’ Vundla and Navigator Marc ‘Bluebird’ Wilson.The 44 Squadron Casa 212 was used as a jump ship for the SANDF skydivers.A lonely 19 Squadron Oryx helicopter was on standby if any incidents had to occur during the day, it was used when a SANDF skydiver had trouble with his canopy and landed in a field not to far from the airshow center. The Ground Liaison Officer for the SAAF aircraft flying wads Major Ashley ‘Sensei’ Naxhe who now flies the Casa 212.
Working on fire had a number of aircraft flying during the show,this including a syncro drop from four AT802s and four Hueys .They’re were called out to go put a raging fire out on the outskirts of Nelspruit. The Airshow debut of the first civilian Blackhawk in South Africa ,what a great helicopter to see flying. We also saw to great displays from Danie Terblanche in the Robinson R66 and Juba Jourbert in the Aerospatiale Gazelle who also raced a Jaguar F-type and a super charged Range Rover Sport in a relay race.
Johan Heine, Chairman of the Lowveld Air Show and Safety director Francois ‘Hosepipe’ Hanekom made sure the show flowed smoothly .Kishugus Monica Fourie and Naranda Leewner kept Aviation Central with any news and regarding the show itself and providing us with great hospitality,we thank you.
The show ended with a dusk display from the Puma Flying Lions and Fireworks lighting the night sky up, this was another great Lowveld Airshow complete the rest of the night we were rocked away from the rock band.
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Opinions:
Flippie van Emmenis:
“After many years of obstacles and barriers I finally get to attend the Lowveld Airshow, I had rather high expiations of the show as I followed reviews of the all the Lowveld airshows I missed in the past. This was the one South African airshow I recommended to everyone is the one that was not to be missed and they did not disappoint, Well-done to the Team at Kishugu, Brian Emmenis and all the Pilots and Support crews for this amazing weekend. Your show and hospitality was top class! ”
Jarryd Sinovich:
“.What a great show,. Really enjoyed seeing the Blackhawk for the first time, see you all next year…”
Our next Airshow we are attending will be the Matsieng Airshow and Fly-in in Botswana 26 May 2018.
SAAF Museum Airshow 2018
SAAF Museum Airshow 2018
The long awaited annual SAAF Museum Airshow was held on the 5th May 2018,on some what perfect airshow weather.The show was conducted under the theme:Our Indomitable Spirit,both Civilian and Military aircraft and pilots showed off to the thousands of people that arrived early on Saturday morning at Air force Base Swartkop along side old Johannesburg Road in Valhalla, Pretoria. The SAAF Museum Airshow is designed to offer aviation enthusiasts, aviation institutions and publications ,the general public and as well as former and current SAAF an opportunity to reflect and or reminisce on the memories and presentations on history.
Youth exhibition Friday 2018-05-04
The day before the SAAF Museum and the SAAF hosted a career expo for learners around the Gauteng area. 14 different schools and a total of 1000 learners were invited to Hanger 4A to interact with some of the exhibiters including the south African Air Force.
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The Airshow Saturday 2018-05-05
The show started with paragliders who filled the skies with much colour to their bright chutes they were using as well as a single gyrocopter all operating out of the Grasslands field not to far from Swartkops. Next up the 28 Squadron C130BZ from AFB Waterkloof landed with a special surprise in being the SAAF Band that entertained the crowds until the show was officially opened, This has never been done at a airshow before in South Africa. The C130 then took off from the base to climb to altitude to drop the several parachutists from both the Golden Eagles Parachute team and member’s of the special forces.The landed just in time to meet and greet the Chief of the South African Air force Lieutenant General Fabian Zimpande Msimang and Officer Commanding Airforce Museum Swartkops Lieutenant Colonel Melvin Bruintjies.
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Capital Sounds provided sound equipment for the large crowd line, excellent commentary from Brian Emmenis,L eon Du Plessis and Elvis Manene. SAAF commentators that provided information for the ever eager public was Colonel Lance ‘Lancelot’ Mathebula who also provided commentary from one of the Hawk Mk120s during simulated top cover during the mini war.A first for a airshow. He was also joined by two new hawk pilots Captain ‘Comet’ Mfeka and Tiisetso ‘Lego’ Legodi.
Airboss for the show was Colonel Keith Fryer and also commentated during some of the display slots, Colonel Keith Andrews was ramp Boss and some of the best SAAF ATC’s were present keeping the airspace safe for display routines.
The show was opened by the Hawk Mk120 ‘Gannet’ flown by officer commanding of 85 Combat Flying School Craig ‘Shark’ Leeson,showing what the lead in fighter trainer is capable of and training the new generation fighter pilots on the type. The SAAF Museum heritage flight were straight after the Hawk landed,first up the helicopters consisting of the Alouettes II and III and Aerospatiale Puma.The Cessna 185s were soon over head the field followed by the formidable sound of the Atlas C4.M Kudu and Bosbok and Harvards.Glen ‘Gringo’ Warden flew a gentle solo display in the De Havilland T55 Vampire.
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The Rand Based Pitts Special teams flew their high energy display being the new Cows Aerobatic Team and the Goodyear Eagles Aerobatic Team led by Glen Warden, Johan Von Solms both ex fighter pilots joined Nigel Hopkins and Jason Beamish. Team Extreme performed their first airshow as a four ship led by Nigel Hopkins,Mark ‘Sammy’ Sampson,Mark ‘Bugs’ Hensman and Jason Beamish. The Mango 737-800 was flown out of Lanseria International Airport to display at the show by Captain Scully Levin and Captain Rodney Chinn.The Puma Flying Lions also flew a great display and were part of the 12 Harvard mass shutdown towards the end of the day!
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Andrew Blackwood Murray Displayed the Nashua Extra 300L and other aerobatic slots saw Patrick Davidson who flew up from Port Elizabeth in his Red Bull Sponsored Sbach 342, it was great to see Patrick at a airshow on the Highveld, he was joined by unlimited aerobatic class pilot Barrie Eels in his new Extra 330sc in a dual display of intense aerobatics.
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Ex Russian Jet trainers that flew at the show was Ex Sasol Tiger L29 ZU-AUX and L39 ZU-TEE in its new colour scheme,both flown by Glen ‘Gringo’ Warden.He definitely kept the photographers happy with his display passes.
The mini war that the crowd got to witness was a absolute treat to see the new and the old from the choppers,that being the Puma and the Oryx helicopters. The gunships saw the Alouette III and Rooivalk and two Agusta A109LUHs.The bosbok was also flown in the demonstration simulating airstrikes as well as two Hawk MK120s flown by Simon ‘Seraph’ Theunissen and Jabulani ‘Cyrax’ Mabona. The C130 was used to drop parabats on the far side of the field and the 44 Squadron Casa 212 was utilized for a supply drop, while the army engineers provided pyrotechnics in the background.
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Major Geoffrey ‘Spartan’ Cooper showed off the JAS39C Gripen from 2 Squadron, he definitely shows the aircraft well and in its limits. The crowds were on their feet during his famous dump and burn. The Pilatus PC7MKII was put through its paces by Major Bheki ‘Swaziboy’ Shabungu. 15 Squadron pilot Major Diaan Grobbelaar flew a awesome display in the Agusta A109LUH as well as Paul ‘Raccoon’ Kempthorn in the 16 squadron Rooivalk,great display from the chopper boys.
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The youngest airshow participant on the day was Ger-Drie de Beer flew his RC MX2,what a great display he did for the thousands of people he displayed for. Retired Gen. Des Barker few the first airshow display in the Atlas Angel, which is a upgraded Kudu with a Pt6 turbine engine, Gerrie ‘Sparkie’Pretorius flew a brilliant tight display in the Museum Cessna C185.
‘Little Annie’ an Antonov 2 showed why its the worlds largest Bi-Plane piloted by father and son team Mark and Jon-marc Hill. Jeff Earle flew his Vereeniging based De Havilland DH. 82 Tiger Moth.The Randolph sponsored Boeing Stearman flown by Comair Boeing Captain Ivan van der Schaar.28 Squadron flew their usual low-level routine in the C130Bz from 28 Squadron flown by Clint Hawtrey and Caro Duven.
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The SAAF Museum Puma dropped a car that apparently parked where it shouldn’t of been ,the public made sure it wasn’t their vehicle at the end of the day.At the end of the last act being the Gripen,Captain Mark Kelbrick proposed to his wife to be in front of of a large crowd who waited until the last slot of the day had been flown.
Gripen stopping in-front of the crowd at the end of the show… all for one reason…
Photo credit Niel Swart
Big congratulations to Mark and Megan that stole the show when as went down on one knee and proposed to her before the whole of the crowd in front of Gripen
Photo credit Niel Swart
This Museums show was definitely a winner, to Colonel Trish Schoeman, Colonel Melvin Bruintjies, Col. Keith Fryer and their team, we salute you on a great show and to all the spectators who attended the Airshow, till next year
‘Keep them Up where they’re belong‘
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SAAF Museum Airshow Program
SAAF Museum Airshow Program
The Program is divided into two, Morning and Afternoon. The Program can change at any time due to Aircraft and / or Pilot availability.
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Morning Program
| Slot Time | Air Display Item | Aircraft Type |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 | Paragliders | PPG |
| 8:15 | C130 - SAAF Band Exit | C130 |
| 8:30 | Golden Eagles Paradrop | Casa 212 |
| 8:45 | Opening Ceremony | Cavalcade |
| 9:00 | CAF Opening Address | Oryx/A109 Flags |
| 9:30 | Museum Aircraft Flypast | Museum Aircraft |
| 9:40 | Cessna 185 | C 185 |
| 9:50 | Vampire | Vampire |
| 10:00 | Nashua Extra | Extra 300L |
| 10:15 | Tiger Moth | DH82A |
| 10:30 | The Cows Pitts Team | Pitts S2 |
| 10:45 | Alouette Display | Alo-II and Alo-III's |
| 11:00 | Red Bull Aeros | Sbach 342 |
| 11:15 | Gripen | Gripen |
| 11:30 | Syncrho Harvards | Museum Harvards |
| 11:45 | Team Xtreme | Extra 330/Sbach |
| 12:00 | Mango | B737-800 |
| 12:10 | Flash Mob and RC Jets | RC Vampire |
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Afternoon Program
| Slot Time | Air Display Item | Aircraft Type |
|---|---|---|
| 12:20 | Mini War | Various |
| 13:00 | Aerobatics Unlimited L-29 | L-29 |
| 13:15 | Puma Car Drop | Puma/Oryx |
| 13:30 | Red Bull Aeros | Sbach 342 |
| 13:45 | Little Annie | An-2 |
| 14:00 | Goodyear Pitts Team | Pitts Specials |
| 14:15 | Randolph Boeing Stearman | Stearman |
| 14:30 | Angel Kudu and Paradrop | Turbo Kudu |
| 14:45 | PC-7 Astra Solo | PC-7 Astra |
| 15:00 | Unlimited Aerobatics | Extra 330 |
| 15:15 | Harvard Formos | Museum/HCSA |
| 15:30 | Puma Flying Lions | Lions Harvards |
| 15:45 | Hawk | Hawk 120 |
| 16:00 | Team Extreme | Extras/Sbachs |
| 16:15 | L-39 Albatross | L-39 |
| 16:30 | Rooivalk | Rooivalk |
| 16:45 | C-130-Angel Wings | C130 |
| 17:00 | Gripen - Flares | Gripen |
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