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2018 Airshow Aircraft, Pilots and Teams
2018 Airshow Aircraft, Pilot and Teams
Every year we see Airshows across Southern Africa. Some teams we see at every show and others we don’t see that often. Aircraft we get L29 & 39’s to Gripen and Cheetah, From Harvard’s and Pitts Specials to Little Annie. The Military aircraft is always a winner at any airshow.
Every 2nd Year with AAD, we all hold thumbs and our breath in hope for some international aircraft, however due to South Africa being on the most southern tip of Africa the cost to bring aircraft to SA is very costly and not always feasible. We are hoping for something spectacular with AAD2018, however our, Aviation Central’s hope is on 2020.
2020 is a big year for Aviation in South Africa. The Aero Club of South Africa and South African Air force will be turning 100 years old. At this stage only the Aero club indicated interest in Centenary celebrations and planning is already in progress. We will Keep you updated on any Centenary celebration planning!
The lists below is 1st, Display Pilots and Teams and the 2nd list is for Aircraft listed per Airshow for 2018. We will be running a list for every year from now on!
Popular Display teams, Puma Energy Flying Lions, The Cows Aerobatic team, GoodYear Eagles Aerobatic team, The Silver Falcons Aerobatic Team and the High Energy Team Xtreme are some of the popular display teams on our Airshow circuit
Southern Africa also has some Farther’s and Son’s flying in Airshows, Larry and Jason Beamish, Mark and Jon-Marc, Scully and Ellis Levin, Derick and Nigel Hopkins.
Also see our Airshows and other Aviation Events Calendar
If you feel we missed any Airshow, Team, Pilot or Aircraft, please let us know, Flippie@aviationcentral.co.za or Jarryd@aviationcentral.co.za
Important Notice:
We will only add Aircraft as we get conformation to the buildup of an show, this the listing my not be complete when its added prior to show date!
Where Aircraft is added prior to an Event, does not guarantee that all aircraft is added nor that all Added aircraft will be flying!
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Teams & Aircraft
For #AAD2018 Aircraft click here
| Aircraft / Teams | Middelburg | Stellenbosch | Lowveld | Matsieng | Newcastle | Rand Arishow | Bethlehem | Swartkop | Total 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raptors RVs | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13 | |||||||
| Team Extreme | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | |||||||
| Flying Lions | 3 | 4 | 7 | ||||||||
| Goodyear Eagles | 4 | 3 | 7 | ||||||||
| Fying Cows | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||
| Extra 330 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |||||||
| Kishugu Huey | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||
| Silver Falcons | 5 | 5 | |||||||||
| Boeing Stearman | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||
| Hot Air Balloon | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
| L39 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||
| Aerospatiale Gazelle | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||
| Extra 300 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||
| Little Annie An2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||
| Gyrocopter | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||
| Pilatus PC11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||
| Air-Tractor | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Kishugu AT82 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Harvard Solo | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| L29 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| AerospatialeAlouette II | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Boeing 737 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Embraer 190 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Impala MK1 ZU-IMP | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Tiger Moth | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Beech 18 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| P51 Mustang | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Bell 407 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Piper PA-46 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| AM3-C Bosbok | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| JS1-C Glider | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Howard DGA-15 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Piper Aerostar 600A | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Christen A-1 Husky | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Cessna 195 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Cessna 210 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Airbus Helicopters H145 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
| Shock Cub | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
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Pilots (to be updated)
The Noisy Bushbuck,The AM.3C Bosbok
The Noisy Bushbuck, The AM.3C Bosbok
The AM.3 used the wing design of the Aermacchi AL-60 utility aircraft, strengthened to incorporate two hardpoints. The fuselage was a new design.
The first prototype, constructed by Aermacchi, flew on 12 May 1967, and it was displayed at the Paris air show in June that year.The second prototype, constructed by AERFER, flew on 22 August 1968, but the aircraft lost the Italian Army contract to the SIAI Marchetti SM.1019. Nevertheless, Aeritalia continued development.
Above-Bosbok over the bush
The third prototype used a more powerful Piaggio-built Lycoming GSO-480-B1B6 in place of the original Continental GTSIO-520-C, and this variant was designated AM.3C
Pilot and observer are accommodated in tandem positions, and the craft features dual controls. Aft space is utilitarian, providing space for two stretchers or seat space for additional passengers. Additional configurations include freight transport.
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Above-Bosbok Cockpit
The Bosbok came to the fore during military operations in SWA and Angola during the late 1970s and 1980s. The aircraft was used extensively on the border and several were shot down during the course of the war. One of the best known exploits by a Bosbok and its pilot was that of Captain Danie Laubscher when he was awarded the Honoris Crux medal for bravery. After several unsuccessful attempts to neutralize a particular anti-aircraft emplacement which was hampering the Army’s advance captain Danie Laubscher dived down low on the target to make sure it was effectively marked with his 68 mm smoke rockets. Despite being fired at by 23 mm antiaircraft cannon, he actually wiped out the site with his own marker rockets.
Above-Bosbok ZU-ADM Nylstroom 2016
The 40 AM.3C’s were delivered between May 1972 and December 1974 and were allocated the serials 920 – 959. The aircraft was given the name Bosbok by the SAAF. The first Bosbok to be produced for the SAAF made its debut at the Turin Air Show in 1972, although it still wore its Italian civil registration (I-TAM). The variant operated by the SAAF was the AM.3CM version which had provision for four NATO M-4A stores attachment points. The inner points were stressed for 375 lb (170 kg) and the outer points for 200 lb (91 kg) loads. During its service with the SAAF the Bosbok was operated by 41 and 42 Squadrons, usually operating from Potchefstroom but also from Lanseria and numerous airfields in northern SWA.
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Difference between the Bosbok and Atlas C.4 Kudu
The original aircraft were delivered in a matt light grey finish with dark grey serials and anti-glare panel. This was soon replaced by a wrap-around olive drab and dark earth scheme. The defense cuts of the early 1990’s lead to the retirement of the Bosbok from SAAF service in 1992.
Above-SAAF Museum Bosbok with 41 Squadron markings.
42 Squadron
The squadron was first formed in Bari, Italy during World War II on 23 January 1945. Many of the pilots were selected from the South African Air Force and given extra training to prepare the pilots for their artillery-spotting duties. The flight flew Auster aircraft in Europe. The flight relocated often as they moved from base to base in Europe as the German forces retreated from Italy until the end of the war. At the end of the war, 42 AOP Flight and their Auster aircraft were shipped back to South Africa and were based at Potchefstroom, home of the SA artillery. The flight’s first two army pilots that were not taken from the SAAF were trained at Central Flying School SAAF during 1949.
n the 1950s, the SAAF was given control of 42 Flight and the flight became 42 Squadron SAAF. 42 Squadron received Auster AOP9 and Auster AOP6 aircraft between 1953 and 1957. In May 1962, the Cessna 185 aircraft entered service with 42 Squadron and the Austers were phased out. In 1974, the Atlas Bosbok was added to the fleet, and later, the Atlas Kudu was then added to the squadron.
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Today
with the Atlas bosbok being withdrawn from service in 1992,most of the aircraft were sold to private individual’s.The SAAF Museum operates two aircraft which are seen at the regular flying days and Pretoria based airshows. More aircraft are flying across the rest of the country for fun flying.
See the Bosbok at the SAAF Museum Airshow 2018 click here
Mercedes-Benz Club Day at Brakpan Airfield
Mercedes-Benz Club Day at Brakpan Airfield
Horseless carriage
The first car that ever-set wheel on South-African soil was a Benz Velo.
Although the “horseless carriage”, which had been imported by a local businessman, John Percy Hess, arrived in SA at the end of 1896, it did not run under its own power until January 4 of the following year. This was due to the fact that there was a delay of a month in the arrival of the benzene fuel for the engine! The first public demonstration of the Benz Velo took place at the Berea Park sports ground in Pretoria in front of Paul Kruger, the President of the Transvaal Republic. The publicity blurb urging Pretorians to attend this “red letter day” event proclaimed that “the motor car, like the bicycle, has come to stay and will be the craze of the century.”
Hess went on to become the sole agent for the Benz brand in South Africa. The car was subsequently driven in Johannesburg as part of his initiative to promote “a revolution in locomotion.”
The Mercedes-Benz club convoyed to the East of Johannesburg,to join up with more members owning a Mercedes vehicles and sharing the same passion in the culture of cars that members and some of the public own today from the older class Mercedes to current models.
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Mr Hilton Wolff and some of the other members of the Brakpan Aero club hosted a fun filled day for members of the Mercedes Club of the Gauteng Region as well as some public member’s visiting the airfield on a lazy Sunday. Brakpan Aero Club which was founded in 1953, the great club house offered guests refreshments during the day as well as a swim in the clubs swimming pool for the brave hearted people out there as we soon go into the winter weather of the year.
Many pilots flew aircraft in to give flips to the public all for free and for a good cause, most passengers who got to fly in aircraft had a great smile for the rest of the day. The busy bees for the day, taking most pax up were Rob Osner in his Alouette III and Father and son team Mark and Jon-Marc hill in Little Annie AN2 and a Cessna Caravan.Other aircraft we also had the privilege of seeing flying and taking pax was the D-27 Dornier, Yak52, Bosbok, Boeing Stearman, Mushak just to name a few.
By the afternoon the approaching weather scared off most of the public,the ones that stayed on were blessed with beautiful weather as the storm changed direction and missed the airport with thunder showers. By 3HooPm the public were treated to a formation of aircraft that took part in the day.And a flypast by Ivan Van der Schaar in his Randolph sponsored Boeing Stearman.Well done to a great event hosted by the Mercedes Benz club and Mr Hilton Wolff and all other members that took the time and event to make the day a success.
Indian Airforce Museum ,Palam
Hidden away on the far side of Delhi’s International Airport is a significant collection of historic aircraft,The Indian Air force Museum is an excellent and is one of the lesser known museums in the world today.
The Indian Air force Museum located at the Palam Air force Station in Delhi, India.This particular Museum was the only one of its kind in India until the opening of the Naval Aviation Museum in Goa in 1998 and HAL Aerospace Museum in Bangalore.
Above TS-11 Iskra
The museum entrance is free to the public,and the entrance features an indoor display gallery that contains historic photographs and other sorts of memorabilia of the Indian Air force from its inception in 1932.The Gallery leads to a hanger exhibiting small aircraft and Air force inventory including anti-aircraft guns,vehicles and etc.
Helicopters are also a welcome sight at the museum on the outside exhibits area including a Russian MIL Mi-4 and a Sikorsky S55.The S55C had a 600hp(472) R-1340 engine.
Above Mil Mi-4
Above a Sikorsky S55C
Larger aircraft are exhibited outside of the hanger due to space needed for the bigger are the larger aircraft take up.The outdoor gallery contains aircraft that also display several war trophies,radar equipment and captured enemy vehicles.
Above C-119 Flying Boxcar
The vintage Aircraft Flight services that have some rare aircraft that are maintained in a airworthy condition,these aircraft are off limits to the public to view.Large aircraft are also stored on the apron of the airbase due to the lack of space.These aircraft are only displayed on the annual Air Force Day.
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Above Westland Lysander
Above HAOP-27 Krishak
Above Supermarine Spitfire
The jet age is also on display at the Museum from the early Mig models to the super Mig-25R of number 102 Squadron IAF on display.
Above Mig 21
Above Mig 25R
Its an awesome sight to see the rest of the world looking after their aviation history.Some of the rarest aircraft can be seen at this museum,when in India make a stop at the museum to see some real Indian Air force Hardware from years gone by.
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Ermelo Airshow 2018
The great Ermelo Airshow has finally returned to the Airshow circuit once again, after an absence since 2011. The show made a welcome return on the 7th April 2018 under the Gert Sibanda Local Municipality. Ermelo is situated 210 kilometers east of Johannesburg. It is both a mixed agriculture and mining region of South Africa.The airfield sits at 5700 feet MSL, pilots took the proper precautions as this was not a usual airfield pilots are used to flying at.
I was fortunate to fly into Ermelo airfield the day before the show with the Hill family in their beautiful strong Russian Antonov An2 “Little Annie” from Wonderboom National Airport in Pretoria.We arrived at the field with full of smiles from organisers and marshals,welcoming us and providing us with some of the best hospitality one can ask for.
That evening we were again treated to a lamb spit braai for all the pilots and VIPs that were invited to the braai.At this point of time the next day would see most display pilots and other aircraft just flying inn for the show.
Apon arrival at the airfield on Saturday the 7th April,we were blessed with beautiful weather for flying.As aircraft after aircraft arrived.The show started off with a parachute drop with SANDF Special Forces ,their jump ship was the An2 “Little Annie”. The An2 was then showed why it is the worlds biggest single engine bi-plane flying in the world today flown by Jon-Marc and Mark Hill.
Ensuring the airshow ran smoothly during the course of the day, safety officers Pete Graham and Trevor Wilson and display directors Kishugu’s Johan Heine was show boss for the day.The Capital Sounds team arrived the Friday before the show to set up for the show, Brian Emmenis and Leon Du Plessis provided excellent commentary and ensuring all information on aircraft and pilots flying on the day.
The Ermelo RC Club was next with two RC aircraft, while Neville Ferreria was soon up after the RC display. His sequence showed part of what the unlimted Aerobatic team level is sitting at. The Magni Gyrocopter flown by Matthew Zalewski from 303 Squadron flying school from Brakpan/Benoni airfield.Johan ‘Juba’ Joubert flew the only helicopter display for the day in the Aerospatiale Gazelle.
The show was a first for Team Extreme made up of Nigel Hopkins, Jason Beamish,Mark ‘Bugs’ Hensman and Mark ‘Sammy’ Sampson. The team flies a range of high performance aerobatic aircraft from the Extra 330, MX2 and Sbach 341. Two aircraft were ferried up from Cape Town just for the show. Andrew Blackwood Murray flew his Nashua sponsored Extra 300 in two spirited displays during the day.
The Rand Airport based team including the Puma Flying Lions T6 Harvard’s led by veteran airshow pilot Scully Levin who still flies for Mango airlines. He also led the new Cows Aerobatic team sponsored by ‘Taillifts SA’ flying the Pitts Specials who were sponsored by Torre for some years. The Goodyear Eagles put a 3ship display,also flying the Pitts Special led by former fighter pilot Glen ‘Gringo’ Warden. The team is also made up of Paul ‘Cruiser’ Coetzer former 85 Combat Flying School Impala display pilot. And lastly Johan von Solms a former Cheetah pilot. Glen Warden also flew the solo L39 ‘ZUTEE’ display and later paired up with Richard Lovett in his L39 ZU-IBN which both L39s are almost identical.
Ivan van der Schaar flew is beautiful Boeing Stearman with gentle aerobatics and also flew his stearman into a immaculate sunset at the end of the day. Denel test pilot Mike Weingartz flew David Laas Impala ZU-IMP, Mike has the highest hours on the type in the world. The kishugu AT802 demostarted simulated fire bombing just as the sun set.
The South African Air force provided an Agusta A109LUH from 19 Squadron AFB Hoedspruit which was on static display. The 2 Squadron JAS39D Gripen flew all the way from AFB Makhado to provide a mini display. The Gripen was flown by Mohau ‘Doberman’ Vundla, this was his first airshow display and in the back seat Marc ‘Bluebird’ Wilson.
The show was tasked by Andre Van Rooyen who had support from most of the members from the Ermelo Aeronautical Society and the support of the sponsoring of the show from FAW Trucks Ermelo. We hope to see the Ermelo Airshow as a regular on the airshow circuit.
The next Airshow on the calendar in South Africa is the SAAF Museum Airshow 2018
From Soloist to Lead-Omphile Mutloane
Omphile Mutloane who is currently the number 5 in the Silver Falcons Aerobatic Team, known as the soloist in the team with the call sign “Biggy”.The team is the official aerobatic team of the South African Airforce, the team is 51 years old in 2018. The team celebrated their 50th Anniversary last year with an airshow at their home base at AFB Langebaanweg on the Capes West Coast.Originally formed in 1946 as the Bumbling Bees and flying the T-6 Harvard and then the de Havilland Vampire. The Bumbling Bees flew a 4 ship formation and made a name for themselves by regularly taking part in South African airshows. The team disbanded in the late 1950s leaving a gap in South African aviation.The indroduction of the Pilatus PC7MKII in 1995 put the team back to a 4ship and then in 2008 the team went back to a 5 ship and painted in the Silver Falcons livery.
OG short for Omphile was born in a small village just outside the town of Zeerust in the North West Province. His interest of flying started back in his Primary School days, when a SAAF Alouette three landed on the Soccer field. “It was so cool to see it so close up. All of the kids that’s day ran towards the chopper to get a better look, I still remember the pilot saw us and hovered at a medium height level just above our heads. The noise and dust from the down wash from the spinning rotors were awesome”. Says OG
Aircraft were always flying high overhead the village Omphile stayed,but never did himself and the children around him at the time get the opportunity to get up close and personal with the real thing. That one moment of the SAAF helicopter crew pretty much changed Omphiles life, from that time on he was determined not to have a plan B in his career. Plan A was to wear the green overalls and the well know green chopper helmet.
“I joined the SAAF in January 2005 and reported for basic military training at Air force Gymnasium in Valhalla Pretoria. I qualified three years later in December 2007 at AFB Langebaanweg on the Pc7mkII Astra.Completed Rotary Wings Course Starlight aviation under the guidance of Mr A.C. Hunter (best instructor I have ever flown with) in April 2008,From there I was sent to 87 Helicopter Flying School in Bloemspruit and from there onto 17 Squadron as a Oryx Helicopter co-pilot.”
I served as an Oryx co pilot at 17 squadron in Pretoria from Jan 2009 until November 2012. I did my command course on the Agusta A109LUH in 2013.In 2014 I was posted back to AFB Langebaanweg to become a instructor and subsequently did the famous falcon ‘fly-offs’. The fly offs are basically a selection of instructors who want to join the Silver Falcons and I was able to join the team in October 2015 as the number 3,then moved to the singleton as falcon 5″.
My flying hours are currently sitting at a total of 2200 of both fixed wing and helicopter hours:
750 hours on Oryx Helicopter
300 hours on A109LUH Helicopter
800+ hours on PC7MKII
Omphile will take command of leading the team from the 2018 SAAF Museum Airshow on the 5th May.This will be team 82,as we saw Mark’Katana’Gentles leave team once again after Armed Forces Week in Kimberly in the Northern Cape earlier this year as the former leader.
Some of falcon 5s hobbies interests include him being a serious book worm who loves history and a avid marathon runner. He will be competing in his second comrades Marathon in KZN in month or so time. Wish him all the best of luck!
WesBank Botswana International Air Show (Matsieng)
WesBank Botswana International Air Show (Matsieng)
This is defiantly an must attend airshow, Fly-in, Drive in or Just pop in for the day, Just be there!
The Botswana Airshow to be held at Matsieng Aerodrome (FBMA) in Botswana on 26 May 2018 is not only about having a tremendous day of fun and excitement for aviation enthusiasts all over Southern Africa.
All the proceeds, after accounting for all costs of presenting the event, is donated to local charities and worthy social institutions.
The organisers of Botswana Airshow 2018 would like to express its gratitude to the many sponsors, benefactors, participants and the visiting public which all contribute towards making the Botswana Airshow a success for seven consecutive years and we are all looking forward to welcoming everybody on 26 May at Matsieng Aerodrome for Botswana Airshow 2018.
Let us all make a special effort to have great fun and excitement while knowing that proceeds go for very worthy charitable causes.
Gates open at 08h00 and the show will finish at 17h00
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Ticket: P120 (Adult) / P60 (6-17 years)
(Free for children under 6 accompanied by paying Adult)
VIP Tickets are available. Tickets include:
- VIP Access to Airshow Grounds
- VIP Parking Access (Including Security guards) VIP Shuttle service to VIP tent and back to VIP Parking.
- Free Delivery of VIP tickets before Airshow Date Free drinks (Beer/Wine/Soft drinks/Water) and cash bar for liquor other than beers and wine.
- Exclusive viewing deck next to airstrip
- Free Snacks throughout the day
- Free Lunch
Price: P1200
For VIP Tickets please contact us for more information or buy them online on www.events.co.bw
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Camping for the weekend
Please note: Camping is strictly for pilots flying in with their registered passengers. NO PUBLIC CAMPING!!!!!!
Accommodation options for two nights
P220.00 p/p/p/night – you bring your own tent, mattress, pillow and bedding (the cost includes entry tickets for the Air Show on Saturday)
P360.00 p/p sharing p/night (2-man tent provided – you bring your own mattress, pillow and bedding) – IMPORTANT: Tents provided for people not sharing will be charged at the full amount of P800 p/night. (the cost includes an entry ticket for the Air Show on Saturday)
P545 p/p sharing p/night (2-man tent provided + matrass and bedding)
P600 p/p sharing p/night (2-man tent provided + bed, matrass and bedding)
Booking for all options are essential.
Pula/Rand rate will be fixed at the rate of R1.30 for P1.00
Please contact camping@botswana-airshow.com for more information.
Fly-in, information go to http://www.botswana-airshow.com/index.php/pilots-corner/fly-in
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Matsieng Airshow 26 May 2018
Participating aircraft:
09:00 Opening: Pierre Jacobs/ Hot Air Balloon
09:30 Botswana Skydive Parachute Drop
10:00 Slick 360 Conrad Botha
10:15 Boeing Stearman- Ivan van der Schaar
10:45 Pitts Special Formation: Good Year Eagles
11:00 Slick 540 Neville Ferreira
11:15 T5 Harvard’s- Puma Energy Flying Lions
11:30 L29 Albatross Jet- Glen Warden
11:45 EXTRA330SC- Nigel Hopkins
12:00 Team X-treme- Nigel, Mark H, Mark S, Jason
12h15 Bell 407 Altech Netstar Alister Brown
12:30 Antonov AN2 Little Annie- Mark Hill
12:45 Raptors RV-Formation- Pierre Gouws
13:00 Extra 300- Absolute Aviation- Jason Beamish
13:15 R44 Helicopter True North Aviation/I-CAT
13:30 Extra 300LP- Andrew Blackwood-Murray
13:45 Botswana Skydive Parachute Drop
13:55 CHARITY Handover Ceremony
14:00 Botswana Model Aircraft- Thero Matenge
14:15 EXTRA330SC- Nigel Hopkins
14:30 R22 Helicopter- Danie Terreblanche
15:00 Aerospatiale SA316 Alouette 11&111 Helicopter- Juba/Rob
15h15 Slick 540 Neville Ferreira
15:30 Raptors RV-Formation
16:00 L29 Albatross Jet- Glen Warden(Vlam)
16:10 Air-Tractor- True North Aviation
16:30 Pitts Special Formation: Good Year Eagles
16:45 Magni Gyrocopter- Matthew Zalewski
17:00 Team X-treme- Nigel, Mark H, Mark S, Jason
17:30 T5 Harvard’s- Puma Energy Flying Lions
17:45 R22- Danie Terreblanhe
18:00 CLOSE
Rand Easter Show 2018
Rand Easter Show 2018
The South African National Defense Force Wrapped up their Capability Demonstration on the Easter Weekend of the 2018 Rand Show held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre Nasrec.The SANDF is one of the key partners of the Rand Show,and has committed to giving support to the event for the next three years to come.
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This year we saw all four arms the SANDF has to offer from the SA Navy,South African Air force,SA Army and South African Military Health Service taking up 12 000sqm of space at this years show.The Rand show turned 124 years old this year and introduced a few new displays to stay fresh and current and keep the public entertained.
The show was opened by General Barney Hlatshwayo ,SANDF Chief of Joint Operations on Friday 30th March.He mentioned “we recognize every opportunity for our forces to participate here as a step closer to the hears and minds of our peace-loving citizens ,with the SANDF as the guarantor of that peace.”
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The parade was also opened by a flag fly-past from a pair of 15 Squadron Agusta A109LUHs.The first 4 days from the opening of the Rand Show,the public were excited to see the simulated battle including airstrikes from 2 Squadron JAS39 Gripen operating out of AFB Makhado in the Limpopo Province,a Casa 212 dropping SA Army Parachutes operating out of AFB Waterkloof and lastly the SAAF Helicopters,a 16 Squadron Rooivalk that was both on static display and flying,an Oryx Helicopter and two Agusta A109s all formed a role to play during the capability exercise and from witnessing this showcase the South African Air force was a major hit.
The second part of the show which started later in the day,started off with a simulated bridge laying,new to this years show.The SA Navy’s famous gun run,precision drills,Military Police demo,A Para drop once again from the 44 Squadron Casa 212 and a air display from Major Sivu Tangana in the Pilatus PC7MKII.
Visitors are still able to undertake the Hero’s Quest,which will send them on a hunt to discover more information about the SANDF.For the youth that are interested in joining the SANDF,there are career exhibitions with information on how to sign up and the basic requirements.
The Rand Show carries on till next weekend,its a great outing for the family to get up close and personal with mean and women in uniform.We look forward to the 2019 event,as its the 125th anniversary!
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EAA 2018 FLY AWAY & CONVENTION
EAA Convention & AGM 2018 at FAVY
27 April – 29 April 2018
Vryheid Airfield, KwaZulu Natal
The EAA of SA is pleased to be hosted by Vryheid Wings Club for our 2018 Covention.
As we will be planning the required facilities based on the expected participation, we ask that you please register your intentions in order that we can plan as best possible for your needs.
This year, we wil include an Air Display, great Information Forums, Competitions and an opportinuty to socialise with fellow members and aviation enthusiasts. We would like to make all the arrangements, and ensure that we plan for your participation as best possible. In order for us to do this, we would appreciate you indicating your intentions by pre-registering. This allows us the opportunity to plan for catering, space, camping, etc.
All persosn involved in aviation are welcome to participate but if you are an EAA member and you pre-regist for this event and you attend, you will also be entered into the lucky draw for a trip to Oshkosk camping experience with AAT. T&Capply.
Goodyear Eagles Aerobatic Team Display scheduled for
Saturday 28 April
Win a Trip to Oshkosh Camping Experience
In return for registering , you will be rewarded with a lucky draw entry ticket and stand a chance to win a trip to Oshkosh.
Join in the Rally
Contestants will all get a goodie bag and top places will win a range of prizes !
Spot Landing
Show us your best landing and stand a chance to won a great prize.
Sign up to have your Aircraft Judged
This is not just for the prestige of knowing that your aircraft has been assembled immaculately but also
The Flying Club/Airfield with the Best attendance will also win an award for the Airfield
In addition to the Chapter with the best attendance, a prize will be awarded to the best attending Airfield/Club.
Please don’t forget to Register so that we know you will be attending
Please Register Online so that we can plan accordingly. There are no existing facilities in place for this event. We will gladly put all that is required in place, however we really need you to let us know when you are joining us please.
Will be issued for this event. Air Traffic Control will be in place on Friday afternoon and Saturday. Details will be communicated closer to the event.
Don’t forget to bring along your own chocks and tie downs. We will update on our view of the weather closer to the event, however all pilots should ensure that they are aware of the weather for their route !
EAA AMO, Skyworx has committed to being at the venue in case assistance is required. Basic services will be facilitated.
Fuel will be supplied at the Airfield including Avgas and Mogas (on request) at this stage. Fuel will be available at a discounted rate
Draft Programme
Remember our events are open to everyone however you need to be an EAA member to place in the Aircraft Judging Competition or be entered into the Oshkosh Competition.
Friday 27th April 2018
All day Arrivals
12h30 Young Eagles flights
17h30-22h00 Casual dinner braai
ATC will be in operation on Friday afternoon
Saturday 28th April 2018
All day Arrivals
ATC in operation from 08h00-17h 00
07h00-11h00 Breakfast
08h30 Official Opening by EAA President
08h45-15h00 Fun Rally (briefing from 08h45 and flights depart from 09h30/10h00)
09h30-15h00 Aircraft Judging Contest
10h00-15h00 Information Forums with guest speakers
11h15-12h30 Spot Landing Contest for non Rally entrants
12h00-15h00 Casual lunch available at the airfield
15h00- 16h00 Air Display by the Goodyear Eagles Aerobatics Team
16h00 -17h00 AGM for EAA Members
17h00-18h30 Free time
18h30-19h00 Dinner arrivals at Airfield
19h00-23h00 Awards Dinner including EAA National Awards, Fun Rally, Spot Landing & Aircraft Judging Awards.
Sunday 29th April 2018
07h00-11h00 Breakfast available at the airfield
Departures. Members are welcome to stay on and depart at leisure. No ATC in operation
Flying Activities
Apart from an awesome GoodYear Eagles Aerobatic Air Display on Saturday, we also have the following lined up and trust that you will indicate your participation on the sign up form :
- EAA Young Eagles activity with local selected scholars on Friday afternoon
- Adventure Rally on Saturday
- Spot Landing Contest
- Information Sharing and Interesting Forums
- Aircraft Judging Competition
- Static Aircraft Displays (they can fly but they will be on the ground for you to admire !)
We already have a number of aircraft committed and you can expect to see – Bathawk to Bearhawk, Navion, L29, Dakota, Pitts Special, Bell Classic 1947 and many more…. let us know about your special aircraft.
Young Eagles Program on Friday 27th April 12h30-
Vryheid High School has been approached and learners will be selected based on academic merit. The school was happy to receive us as a career guidance session yesterday, where Karl Jensen was asked to speak to the group of students. There were lots of questions and a lot of interest shows.
Ladies Activity
For the ladies that would like to be involved in assisting with a dinner décor, there will be a small craft area set up for them to work from 10h00-15h00 preparing the table centre pieces.
The aim is to auction these off during dinner in order to raise funds for the Vryheid SPCA. While we appreciate that not everyone may want to return home in their aircraft with “table décor”, the works will be unique and the aim is for the ladies to relax and enjoy some craft work, a few glasses (bottles) of wine.
Come on ladies, join in !
Accommodation & Transport
Lists of accommodation establishments have been issued and are available on the EAA website.
Camping facilities are available at the Airfield with suitable ablution facilities. Please let us know if you are coming along and camping so that we can ensure that there are sufficient facilities in place.
Transport
Local transport to / from accommodation establishments in the town will be available at a nominal fee.
Here’s your chance to grab a seat on a Rovos Rail DC 3! Seats are limited to 20 passengers, so get your booking in early!! A donation towards costs of only R 1 250 gets you your seat on this classic aircraft.
Flight will depart from Rand Airport on Friday 27th April and return Sunday 29th April. This is a long weekend – so no excuse you have to work!
To book your seat please email Neil neil1@telkomsa.net
Meals
BRAAI AT THE VRYHEID AIRFIELD ON FRIDAY EVENING On Friday evening 27th April, the Clubhouse will be catering for this as part of a welcome to all attendees. This will start at 17h00 at an estimated cost of R150.00 pp (To Be Confirmed). They will cater accordingly to the arrivals we expect.
Please register and book for the Awards Dinner on Saturday evening. This will take place at the Airfield at this stage. Exact cost to be confirmed. The estimated cost is expected to be R300 per person. Once the cost is communicated, you will have an opportunity to confirm by making payment.
AWARDS DINNER BOOKING ARE ESSENTIAL PLEASE. BOOKINGS WILL CLOSE WHEN FULLY SUBSCRIBED OR ON 27th APRIL, WHICHEVER IS REACHED SOONER.
Airfield catering will be available Friday afternoon and Saturday
