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Wings Over Howick 2018
Wings Over Howick 2018
On the weekend of the 9th of March Wings Over Howick ( RC Event ) was held at the Howick Glider Club and with a number of pilots coming from all over the country,it was a great turnout indeed. — By Trevor Viljoen
Sunday was a early start, up at 04h00 and on the road at 05h00 up to Howick with the weather looking very good with a light wind and a awesome sunrise behind us and as we got to the field you could see and feel a good vibe and by the sounds of it, the guys had a good Saturday night talking around the fire which is always awesome to see and hear.
The best thing about this field is where it is and you get fullsize aircraft coming into land and taking off which the guys on the ground and the pilots in the air are always talking to each other about where they are and where are the rc gliders in the air which is nice for all to know.
Now for you guys that have not seen or been to an event such as this, ITS SAFETY FIRST FOR EVERYONE even that it is a Radio Controlled Aircraft THEY ARE NOT TOYS they can go some real damage to you or anyone. Ok so some of the gliders don’t have a motor in the front to full it into the air and some do!
The gliders that don’t have any motors are fulled into the air by a TUG, now a TUG is also a RC aircraft that is designed for such a thing as pulling a glider into the air and when the get to the height the glider pilot will pull up and the tow rope will release from the glider and then the glider is free from the TUG to fly on its own and do what the pilot wants to do with it, the TUG will then clear out the way of the glider and come and land where another glider will be waiting for a tow by the TUG. Its really awesome to see!
The gliders with motors are hand thrown and with the pull of the prop will go up to a height and it does not take long too where then the pilot will cut the motor and the prop will fold back and then they can do what they need to do.
This event had a few things for the glider pilots to do which all did very well and Well Done to them indeed
Results From The Wings Over Howick 2018
Longest Thermal – Andrew Marshall
2nd Longest Thermal – Jason Durban Drone Guy
3rd Longest Thermal – Dean Halley
Tugger of the Event – Dean Hally
‘Skid Marks’ Champ – Chris Adrian
Most Beaut ‘Old Timer’ – Chris Adrian
Best Modern Glider – Clint Du Toit
Aerotower Of The Event – John Greenfield
Man Of The Match – Kenneth Lello
Most Suffering Wife – Lesley Ann Du Toit
Winner GPS Racing – Chris Adrian
2nd GPS Racing – John Greenfield
3rd GPS Racing – Johan Bruwer Snr & Wouter
A BIG THANK YOU to Dave Claxton, Russell Brent Conradt and everyone that put this event together, WELL DONE ALL my cap is off to you all – Trevor Viljoen
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The High Flying Maverick
- The High Flying Maverick
GET READY FOR TAKE-OFF – CLIMB ON BOARD OUR NEWEST THRILL RIDE
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Johannesburg, February 2018: Excitement is, quite literally, in the air at SA’s top-rated theme park* as Gold Reef City’s first-of-its-kind aeronautical ride – The High Flying Maverick – opens.
Combining thrilling motion and spectacular visual effects, The High Flying Maverick takes riders on an amazing journey which replicates the experiences and sensations of an acrobatic aeroplane flight, with banks, loops, dives and weightlessness that will test even the most experienced thrill seekers.
The New High Flying Maverick Thrill Ride Experience
As soon as the throttle is opened the plane wastes no time climbing to altitude. While ascending, passengers immediately start to pull a hard right, chasing the craft seen in front. Behind them is another aeroplane bearing down on their ‘six’ (otherwise known as your tail) and tailing the plane hard. This only means one thing, the pilot must take evasive manoeuvres. The aircraft swings into a series of awesome barrel rolls, pushing everyone on-board to the extreme, with G-forces anywhere between +4g to -1,8g. Numerous outlandish moves are seamlessly executed in a sequence that would put pilots of the famous Red Arrow Aerobatic Team to shame.
TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICS Lenght dimension 23,1 m (75’ 9’’) Width dimension 23,1 m (75’ 9’’) Height dimension 12,3 m (40’ 3’’) Number of seats 24 adults
TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICS Number of arms 6 Theoretical hourly capacity 480 pph Minimum passenger height 120 cm (48’’) Drive power 109 kW Version Park model
If you’re brave enough to take a seat in the cockpit, get down to Gold Reef City from Wednesday 7 March and experience the sheer thrill of The High Flying Maverick for yourself.
The High Flying Maverick is exclusive to Thrill Rider ticket holders – R210 per person for full access to all rides and attractions in the park, and all riders must be 1.3m or taller. For more information and ticket bookings, please visit www.goldreefcity.co.za
Aviation Day 2018 – Springs Airport
Aviation Day – Springs Airport
Hosted by – MACH 1 AVIATION ACADEMY
By: Andre Venter
An amazing venue which was held in the Classic Flying Museum Hanger. The great turnout by pilots and co-pilots. A hundred people turned out to listen three amazing speakers.
Danie Heath from SASAR who is based at Oliver Tambo as an Air Controller, who talked on Safety and notifying your relatives where you are flying too and when you will be back. Think of the risks when doing anything. Giving detailed information when make a Mayday call. Make sure that you carry emergency supplies, water, space blanket, Pocket knife and a lighter. Also make sure you have a First Aid Box. Notify SASAR that you have landed safely at your destination.
The second speaker was Mike Bowter from CRM who is an ex pilot. Mike spoke about attitude. No matter how many aircraft you have flown and how many hours you have behind your name, if your attitude is wrong when flying, then you shouldn’t be flying. Rather cancel your arrangements for another day. Be positive in every way, if you not happy with your safety check, switch off and notify the authorities .
The Third speaker was Frank Versteegh, an ex-RED BULL Pilot who’s last RED BULL air race was in 2015 Frank spoke of the dangers of flying at high speeds , the g –force. He flew at 15g many times. He travelled to various countries all over the world. He believed in a No Fear strategy which was a bit careless at times. He said that if you not happy with your flying conditions rather turn around and try on another day. Frank should various videos where he was competing in races. We also saw 2 occasions when a water bottled came flying past his head while doing a routine in a race , and when item weren’t made secure (pen).
Prizes were handed out afterwards in a Lucky Draw and I won a BOOK on Airports SA
Click to enlarge, Photos by Andre Venter
The South African Guild of Aviation
Where Artists Soar
Where Artists Soar The South African Guild of Aviation, Military and Maritime Artists
Text: Juanita Benade
Photographs: SA GAMMA members
Whether the pen – or the brush – is indeed mightier than the sword will eventually only be determined by the course of history.
Nonetheless, the South African Guild of Aviation, Military and Maritime Artists (SA GAMMA) harnesses each and every “weapon of mass creativity” in its quest to depict combatants and their devices, whether in war or peace. Established in 2014 under the wing of the Zwartkop Scale Modellers at the SA Air Force (SAAF) Museum, Zwartkop, the Guild took flight with only a handful of artists. Its goal is to reach a broader civil society by means of artistic expression to the benefit of the SAAF Museum and other Special Interest Groups, whilst providing a specialty artistic resource to individuals, public and corporate entities alike. Barely three years and several exhibitions later, SA GAMMA’s membership has grown significantly, including artists in various South African cities and even abroad. Under the leadership of its current chairman, Theo Burden, the Guild has advanced to become an independently recognised SA Air Force Museum Special Interest Group (SIG) all the while continuing to gain public visibility. This diverse group of individuals share a common interest in aviation, military and maritime subjects, allowing for each artist’s distinct style and niche to be expressed within the broader genre. Its members’ pursuits range from original paintings to fine art prints, sketches, commissioned artworks as well as corporate gifts and the like. Many of SA GAMMA’s artists can be met in person during the Guild’s monthly exhibitions – courtesy of the Windsock Restaurant – at the Zwartkop SAAF Museum Flying Days. Other members living further away or abroad can be contacted via the South African Guild of Aviation, Military and Maritime Artists facebook group or on the artists’ personal pages. Randomly listed, the Guild’s official members currently include the following artists as introduced below:
Theo (on the right) in conversation
with visitors to the Guild, discussing his
Spitfire aviation artworks
SA GAMMA’s chairman Theo Burden closely liaises with the SA Air Force Museum, Zwartkop, other Special Interest Groups and corporate entities. He was one of the Guild’s founding members.As artist and scale modeller Theo’s main interest has always been Spitfires and he focusses currently on scale modelling.
On the far right,
Janine at one of SA GAMMA’s exhibitions.
Janine-Marie van den Heever is a multi-disciplinary artist, with qualifications in Jewellery Design and Manufacture.
She specialises in crafts and other artefacts, with her works including a series of Harvard-themed coasters available from the Harvard Club situated at the Zwartkop Air Force Base, or on order directly from herself.
Don with his painting of
SAAF Spitfire Mk-IXe AX-K 5553 in support of the Spitfire Restoration Programme
The Port Elizabeth SAAF Museum is the proud custodian of the Don Bell Art Gallery. He supports the Spitfire Restoration Programme and is a passionate volunteer at the PE SAAF Museum. This milieu provides input and stimulation for his aviation artworks, rendered in pencil or oil paints as his media of preference. Decades of experience in the architecture, advertising, graphic design, illustration and commercial art industries dictates his commitment to client satisfaction. He is available for commissions with executions in mixed media, water colours or pen in addition to oil painting and pencil artworks.
Young visitors at SA GAMMA hang on every word
as Marthie shares her love for the SAAF Museum and art with them
Marthie Vorster Breet is an accomplished painter, sculptor and sign writer with a profound love for teaching.
She created a number of remarkable maritime artworks alongside aviation subjects and supports various SAAF Museum Special Interest Groups with striking sign writing projects.
Adding another original piece to his extensive personal collection, Lt. Col. Heinrich Janzen (left) receives his painting from Andre, the creator of this Sunderland artwork.
Born in 1955, Andre du Plessis served in the Rhodesian Air Force between 1975 and 1979. Accordingly his main interest is aviation art, yet he enjoys depicting military and maritime themes as well. Working in a wide range of media – from digital art to oils, acrylics, pencil and aquarelle pencils – Andre teaches art in Pretoria with a focus on traditional materials and techniques. Being passionate about art, he views it as an opportunity to serve the Lord. His goal is to paint prolifically and complete at least one painting a month.
Carol at a SA GAMMA exhibition, next to her artworks executed in acrylic paint, water colours and dry point respectively.
Carol Thomas is a keen pioneer of new techniques and artistic approaches, experimenting with watercolours, inks and pastels.
Her paintings and handmade dry point prints predominantly explore the domain of World War II aircraft, with her father’s stories from his years as a youngster living in war-torn London serving as inspiration. She works within the aviation industry (information technology) and in addition to aviation artworks also paints wildlife and landscapes.
At work in his studio, Darryl holds one of his World War 1 aviation artworks.
The renowned and admired South African artist Darryl Legg joined the Guild recently. With a general interest in marine and military subjects, he specialises in aviation art. Working as a full time professional artist, his love for aircraft developed from aero-modelling as a youngster. His medium of choice is acrylic on canvas, executed in an evocative photorealistic technique. Both his parents are artists, with his father, Gordon Legg (a water colourist) being the greatest inspiration for Darryl to pursue art as a career. Darryl has a high regard for the aviation artworks of Roy Huxley and Michael Turner.
In process: an oil painting by Lynn. This work has since been completed and can be viewed at SA GAMMA exhibitions.
A new and poignant series on Prisoner-of-War camps are to see the light within the near future under the brush of Lynn Greyling.
Working predominantly in oils and studying at the Creative School for art under Elsa and John Blem since 1992, Lynn’s artworks were featured in a private exhibition in the Paul-Jacques in 2014. Her portfolio includes wildlife, equine, military and aviation artworks.
As a South African living in Taiwan,
John’s artworks reflect both his roots
and future alike.
John Ecclestone (aka Cappie) comes from a family with a long line of military history and he served in the SA Army as an Infantry Officer until 2011, in both the Regular Force and Reserve Force.
Being a self-taught artist, he works in various media. This includes commemorative military digital artworks, design, Chinese Shuǐmòhuà (水墨畫) or sumi-e in Japanese (water ink painting), panpastel, watercolour and acrylic paint. He currently resides in Taiwan and continues his studies in the oriental art forms as well as compiling art lessons for young students.
Juanita presents a
military pencil portrait demonstration
at one of the Guild’s exhibitions.
Believing that everyone has a story to tell, Juanita Benade finds the discovery of the veiled humanity behind each and every new work captivating. The challenge is to express this personal narrative alongside the historical and contemporary significance rendered within the work. She enjoys the technically demanding nature and precision required to execute portraits, military and aviation artworks.
Some of her career highlights include the front-page feature of a research article on the South African-born World War 1 fighter ace Captain Douglas John Bell, as well as the accompanying commissioned artwork published in the January 2018 edition of the RADAR Magazine, Royal Air Force Museum, United Kingdom.
The success of SA GAMMA depends on each member contributing his / her particular set of skills in order to benefit the SAAF Museum and Guild, with new initiatives being launched constantly.
Visitor’s enthusiasm and participation in
projects remain the wind beneath
SA GAMMA’s wings
Between 24 October and 19 November 2018, the Guild is to exhibit at theBrooklyn Theatre (CANSA Art Gallery), with the opening event on the morning of 27 October 2018 at 10h30. Another project is an exciting ongoing public participation painting. Here, members of the public get their hands dirty, experiencing painting in oils at the SA Air Force Museum Zwartkop Flying Days during the Guild’s monthly meetings.
To obtain more information on projects, events and members’ artworks, visit the Guild’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SA.GAMMA/ .
Competition
Readers are invited to join SA GAMMA’s competition for young upcoming artists and students! Win a year free of membership as well e-tutoring sessions with artist John Ecclestone. SA GAMMA Competition – Terms and Conditions
1) The competition is open to all young upcoming artists and students below the age of 25 years.
2) Submit photographs of two of your artworks within the Aviation, Military and/or Maritime genre (the exact subject matter and medium is participant’s own choice).
3) Submit a short paragraph of about 100 words about yourself and on why you would like to join SA GAMMA.
4) Submissions must be sent to: jecclestone@gmail.com on or before 31 April 2018.
5) The winner will be announced on SA GAMMA’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SA.GAMMA/
6) The judges’ decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Gates Learjet 35 RC Model
Gates Learjet 35 RC Model
The Learjet is an iconic plane that made history as the era of Private business jets started in the early 70’s.
Aviatix have modeled the Aviatix L35 as accurate as possible, even the rims, struts and wheels are perfectly scale and well presented by the electric retract system. Lots of other functions like lights and cockpit/cabin scale detail are also included with scale realism that will impress everyone at the field. Just like the real machine the Aviatix L35 fly like a dream and will handle like a jet should – straight and precise. When it’s time for landing she slows right down in landing configuration with the flaps and Gear down and our awesome electric brakes will do the rest. All the parts remove with ease, so getting her to the field is also easy in most Hatchback/midsize vehicles or any SUV despite her decent size.
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This Stunning Radio Controlled Learjet is made in Aviatix factory in Pretoria East. We at Aviation Central will visit the Factory soon to bring you inside view of this amazing factory and all models available from them.
Learjet 35 – General Specifications
Crew 1 RC Pilot: – Intermediate-advanced flying skills
Capacity: Ken and 6 Barbie Dolls
Length: 96″ / 2,45m
Wingspan: 78″ / 1,99m
Height: 22″ / 0,562m
Aspect Ratio: 5.74:1
Empty Weight: 19lb (9kg)
Max takeoff weight: Electric 28lb (13kg) – Turbine 37lb (17kg)
Fuel Capacity Electric: 4 x 6S Lipo 5000mAh – Turbine 1.3 Gal / 5 litre
Powerplant:
Electric 2 x 105mm 12 Blade EDF-11 lb / 5kg Thrust each
Turbine 2 x Jetcat or Kingtech Turbine 4,5 – 6kg Thrust Each
Construction Photos
Learjet 45 Fuselage
RC Learjet 45 Wing
Ready to fly Photos
Learjet 35 – Versions
When you purchase the radio combo or RTF versions of our planes, you will be getting all the servos and radio gear already factory installed professionally! The added cost is comparable or often less than what you would pay purchasing those items seperately. We get a much better deal directly from the manufacturers of Servos for some of the main servo brands and well known brands like Align Helicopters. We also select the perfect servo and weight combination for the application saving you the school fees losing a plane because of a servo failure. On the major flight surfaces we use only Metal or Titanium gear digital coreless servos of and on other functions metal gear and sometimes analog servos for some functions requiring it.
Plug your Receiver in and match the channels as per this table, set the correct control throws, charge the batteries, and you are ready to fly!
Included is the Channel requirements and setup specifications. Note: DL500 in the Receiver channels needed are functions handled by the DL500 Gear Controller sequencer and no radio channels are needed for such operation. The DL500 comes with the correct Learjet software and profile already installed.
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| Versions | Descriptions (2017 Prices) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| ARF | “Almost Ready to Fly” Airframe is built and has all servo wiring integrated, needs radio gear and engines to be installed | $2450 |
| Gear Combo | Airframe is built and has all servo wiring integrated, Retracts, and all landing gear already installed / needs radio gear and engines to be installed | $3490 |
| Radio Combo | Airframe is built and servos installed, Complete landing gear system is also installed, all you need to fly, is to install the engine or Turbine of your choice and your own receiver | $3850 |
| Ready To Fly | Plane is completely assembled and is ready to fly immediately after installation of your receiver. Just add batteries and you are ready to go fly! It does not get faster and easier than this. Planes are equipped with electric motors, ESC, props or EDF units and everything is already matched and tested for optimal performance. |
$4990 |
| Regular price | 20% is added to the Ready to Fly price if a product is not pre-ordered | $5988 |
Gates Learjet 35 – Colour options
Custom colors is available at 10% extra.
Spare Parts
Aviatix planes are made of the finest materials using the best equipment and processes. The result is a flyable quality plane that needs little maintenance as long as they are properly flown and treated. Our planes can at least withstand the average bad landings we all have sometime or in rough weather conditions! Please keep in mind that although we do engineer a fair amount of redundancy into parts, in order to make a plane that flies well, it needs to be light. To do that its built and engineered to be flown hard in air an not into something harder than the air! In the event of an accident, we do have the parts to repair!
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Win a Tailor Made Fire Resistant Flight Suit
And our Airwear Flight Suit winner is Tokkie Botes from Skeerpoort….
Congratulation Tokkie form Team Aviation Central.
Tokkie Botes
If anyone requires information on or has questions about the Competition, please direct your questions to Flippie van Emmenis flippie@aviationcentral.co.za
Win a Tailor Made FireResistant Flight Suit
How would you like to win a Tailor Made Fire resistant flight suit to the value of ZAR3325.00.
The Flight suite is sponsored by Airwear “If you value your skin, protect it, it’s the only one you have”
How to be in the draw
- This “Lucky Draw” is run by us, Aviation Central and not by any Airshow organizer.
- Send your Name, Surname, Mobile no and email in a WhatsApp to 0813921823 (Text only number)
- You will get a WhatsApp reply will be within 24hrs with Banking details to you to make a R50 donation.
- Once payment is received you will then be in the draw for the Tailor-Made Fire-resistant Flight Suit.
- Entrees can also be done via the “The Spitfire Restoration project” stand at the Swartkop Museum Flying days & SAAF Museum Airshow 2018 (R10 goes to the Project)
- EFT Entrees closes 5pm Thursday 03 May 2018.
- Entrees via the “The Spitfire Restoration project” closes at the end SAAF Museum Airshow 2018 – 05 May
- All names will be listed on our website, please check if your name is on the list!
- Sunday 06th May 2018 we will draw the lucky winner.
- The Winner will be phoned and the Winners name will be posted on our website and our Facebook page.
- Shortly after the draw a representative will contact the winner for sizes and delivery.
- For more information on Airwear and this fantastic Flight suite please visit http://www.airwear.co.za
- Funds raised by this will be used by Aviation Central to cover cost to attend Aviation Events in Southern Africa.
- You may enter as many times as you like. (Simply multiply the entree count you want to enter with R50 when you do the Payment)
- The Draw outcome is final, prize cannot be exchanged for cash.
- You need to be a South African Resident.
- The Prize can be given to a friend / relative as a gift if you are the lucky winner as long as they live in South Africa.
Entree list
| Number | Name | Last four phone Numbers |
| 1 | Graham Walker | 5179 |
| 2 | Johan Roos | 7171 |
| 3 | Heydon Hall | 3905 |
| 4 | Christiaan Richardson | 5709 |
| 5 | Mokgadi Masete | 6393 |
| 6 | Mark Miller | 5731 |
| 7 | Johan Erasmus | 3286 |
| 8 | Elzabe de Kock | 2701 |
| 9 | Rishabh Naran | 0232 |
| 10 | Rishabh Naran | 0232 |
| 11 | Rishabh Naran | 0232 |
| 12 | Bennie du Plessis | 7709 |
| 13 | Bennie du Plessis | 7709 |
| 14 | Elzabe de Kock | 2701 |
| 15 | Courtney Pillay | 3873 |
| 16 | Frank Moody | 0000 |
| 17 | Frank Moody | 0000 |
| 18 | Frank Moody | 0000 |
| 19 | Frank Moody | 0000 |
| 20 | Frank Moody | 0000 |
| 21 | Anton Marais | 8991 |
| 22 | Jacques Germishuys | 3152 |
| 23 | Johan Nell | 9325 |
| 24 | Stephen Kangisser | 2260 |
| 25 | Tokkie Botes | 3015 |
| 26 | Tokkie Botes | 3015 |
| 27 | Tokkie Botes | 3015 |
| 28 | Tokkie Botes | 3015 |
| 29 | Charmaine Oliver | 5364 |
| 30 | Gregory Clegg | 1849 |
| 31 | Gregory Clegg | 1849 |
| 32 | Gregory Clegg | 1849 |
| 33 | Gregory Clegg | 1849 |
| 34 | Thapelo Makhalanyane | 2647 |
| 35 | Joyce Rasetlola | 5977 |
| 36 | Ruan Wiehman | 0330 |
| 37 | Ruan Wiehman | 0330 |
| 38 | Ruan Wiehman | 0330 |
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The Aero Club Air Week
Do you love Aviation, like we at Aviation Central do?
If there is only a small bit of Yes in your thought now, then The Aero Club Air Week is for you.
The Air week is for anyone with a love for Aviation and anything “Aviation” goes! This is to be the biggest gathering of Aviation Lovers Southern Africa has ever seen and it all in build up to the Aero Club of South Africa’s centenary celebrations in 2020, Yes it’s not only SAAF that will be turning 100 in the year 2020 but the Aero Club of South Africa as well and they are starting early with the build-up.
This is definitely another reason to attend the air week. Middelburg Aeroclub was on the top 3 Airshow of the years in 2016 and 2017, Although this is not an airshow, it shows you that the guys from Middelburg can put up a spectacular aviation event and with an event of this type and the guys from Middelburg Aeroclub, you don’t want to miss out.
Drive in or Fly in, just get there on the weekend 09-11 March 2018, the place to be Middelburg Aero Club (Click here to view airport location in google maps) Camping on Airport, Bring your own tent (Free) or Rent. Tent rentals. single tent for the weekend will be R670 per person and Double Tents will be R460 per person sharing. Meals will be available onsite or just bring your own. We will update once meal prices is available. More than enough fuel will be onsite, and once again we will publish fuel prices is available. Please note it is very important to register your attendance at this link: https://goo.gl/forms/7AycmuSBTbTY2Bkt2
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This is some of the disciples that we can see at this year’s event at Middelburg. (Not all listed!)
• Spot landing competitions (for everything that got airborne, including hot air balloons and gyrocopters)
• Fun rallies for all aircraft types and speeds (short duration introduction navigational rallies)
• Fly markets (sell the aviation things you no longer need)
• On airfield camping Own tent or rented tent
• Drone racing
• Forums on various topics
• Introduction to Aerobatics – all classes and judging initiation
• Balloon night-glows
• Vintage aircraft
• Gyrocopters
• Jets
• Radio Controlled
• Aerobatics
• Light sport aircraft
• Microlights
• Gliders
• Motor gliders
• Helicopter
• Ultralights
• Aviation Photographers Dream
Interim Line-up of events for the Air Week!
| Time | Friday 9th March 2018 | Saturday 10th March 2018 | Sunday 11th March 2018 | ||
| 0600 | 0600 | Balloon inflation and flight | 0600 | Balloon inflation and flight | |
| 0700 | Arrivals / Breakfast | 0700 | Microlight Navigation observation and Timing | 0700 | Epic Aviation – Paramotor Introduction |
| 0800 | Breakfast | 0800 | Breakfast | 0800 | Breakfast |
| 0900 | 0900 | Navigation Rally | 0900 | ||
| 1000 | Airfield Opens (ATC & EMS) | 1000 | Navigation Rally – continued | 1000 | Aerobatics Demo (All Classes) |
| 1100 | 1100 | Navigation Rally – continued | 1100 | ||
| 1200 | Lunch | 1200 | Lunch | 1200 | |
| 1300 | 1300 | Gliding Launches | 1300 | Departures | |
| 1400 | 1400 | Gyro Maize Bombing
Drone Racing |
1400 | ||
| 1500 | Gliding Launches | 1500 | Radio Model Jets / Large Scale Aerobatics | 1500 | |
| 1600 | 1600 | Formation Aerobatic Team Introduction | 1600 | ||
| 1700 | 1700 | Epic Aviation – Paramotor Introduction | 1700 | ||
| 1800 | Dinner , Safety First Aviator Launch (30 min) | 1800 | Braai and Entertainment, BAFSA Night Glow | 1800 | |
How to get there by Air
FAMB: Elevation – 4886 ft
Runway: 02/20 –1345 m – gravel – not lighted
14/32 –1800 m – Tarred – Lighted
Circuit altitude: 6500 ALT (1500 AGL)
Circuit direction: All to the south west of RWY 14/32, RH circuit for Rwy 14, LH circuit for Rwy 32
If required the gravel runway 02/20 is available and subject to ATC instructions.
Call FAMB tower (127.95) 10 nm’s inbound. Expect to join overhead (2000 AGL or 7000 ALT ) or otherwise as instructed by ATC. The Aerodrome will be open to all traffic. Scheduled activities will get priority. Ground Frequency allocated will be (120.20)
Joining From The West (Witbank) Route along the N4 East bound from Witbank to the intersection N4/R35. Call ATC 127.95 for joining instructions. The initial routing from the intersection will be north bound along the N11 to FAMB or otherwise instructed by ATC.
Joining From The South Route north bound either along the R35 or N11. If joining via the R35 (North bound) route to the intersection R35/N4 and call ATC for joining instructions.
Joining From The East (Belfast) Route along the N4 West bound from Belfast to the intersection N4/N11. Call ATC at the intersection for joining instructions. The routing from the intersection will be north bound along the N11 to FAMB or otherwise instructed by ATC.
Joining From The North (Loskopdam) Call FAMB ATC at Loskop dam for routing instruction.
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How to get there by Road
Take a drive up the N4, and take the R575 and then the R555, and then the M11 out north of the town.
Exhibitors
All Aviation related suppliers invited to Exhibit at a minimal cost. Commercial price per stand is R1500 for the weekend. Corporate Vendor Sales per stand is R5000 for the weekend. Vendors sales per stand is R 500 for the weekend. AeCSA member Aicraft Sale stand is R 200 for the weekend. Non AeCSA member Aircraft Sales is R 700 for the weekend. Exhibitors committed so far:
- Adventure Air
- Warbirds
- The Airplane Factory
- Century Avionics
- Epic Aviation
- Comav
Sections are encouraged to showcase their section by setting up a Gazebo and to engage with pilots.
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Sponsorship Appeal
The goal of the Airweek is to raise awareness of the different recreational aviation activities in South Africa between the section members and to make it a Recreational pilot Gathering.
In order to meet this goal, we request your help in securing sponsorship for various facilities and activities to promote recreational aviation, in this respect support is sought for:
- Kiddie Entertainment – Jumping Castle
- Beer Tent
- Portable Showers for Camping on the Airfield
- A Marquee Tent to host the various activities
Airport information
Poll – Sliver Falcons Formation 2018
Silver Falcons Formation Swartkop 2018
- To view the event on our Airshow calendar click here
- To view the Facebook event page click here
- To view general Airshow Do’s and Don’ts click here
- To view SAAF Museum Airshow 2018 updates click here
In 2017 we ran a Poll for you to select what aircraft you would like to see the Silver Falcons Aerobatic Team format with.
The Gripen won the vote. we took the results to Air Boss for the 2017 show. They listened to your vote and agreed to the Formation. The Formation was practiced and flew on the last validation day before the show. What a formation that was to see !
On Show Day, 06 May 2017 the Gripen/Silver Falcon formation was the last Item on the program. Every one was looking forward to it, when a technical problem prevented the Formation that was flown just the day before was to be repeated. This was a big disappointed to the crowd, but one that could not be prevented and was excepted as such by all.
2017 Poll Results
2017 Poll
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Now, It is Airshow Season 2018 and once again we are running the Poll on what you would like to see in the Formation with the Silver Falcons Aerobatic Team. The Air Boss for the SAAF Museum Airshow 2018 will again be monitoring this poll.
Please cast your vote and show the Air Boss what you want to see in formation with our Silver Falcons Aerobatic Team at the SAAF Museum 2018 Airshow to be held 05 May 2018
Cast your Vote below:
What will you like to see in Formation with the Silver Falcons
- Gripen (40%, 123 Votes)
- Rooivalk (21%, 66 Votes)
- C130 (11%, 35 Votes)
- Vampire (9%, 29 Votes)
- Airliner (8%, 26 Votes)
- Hawk (5%, 15 Votes)
- Impala (4%, 11 Votes)
- Albatross (1%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 309
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What will you like to see in Formation with the Silver Falcons
- Gripen (40%, 123 Votes)
- Rooivalk (21%, 66 Votes)
- C130 (11%, 35 Votes)
- Vampire (9%, 29 Votes)
- Airliner (8%, 26 Votes)
- Hawk (5%, 15 Votes)
- Impala (4%, 11 Votes)
- Albatross (1%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 309
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Photos form past Silver Falcons Formations
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Updates to the SAAF Museum Airshow 2018
Updates to the SAAF Museum Airshow 2018
This page is dedicated to the SAAF Museum airshow 2018
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Keeping you updated in what to expect and information.
- To view the event on our Airshow calendar click here
- To view the Facebook event page click here
- To view general Airshow Do’s and Don’ts click here
- To get your tickets click here
- View the official website click here
- View the Aircraft list click here
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SAAF Museum Airshow Friday Final Validations 2018-05-04
Today was the last day for validations from both civilian and military aircraft.The crowd are in for a great show,we look forward to seeing alot of the Aviation Central fans.
Airforce Base Zwartkop Airshow Layout 2018-05-04
SAAF Museum Youth Developmewnt Program to be Hosted on Friday 2018-05-03
SAAF Museum Airshow Thursday Validations 2018-05-03
Throughout the day the base welcomed a couple of arrivals from SAAF aircraft and helicopters,that being a 16 Squadron Rooivalk and three 85 Combat Flying School Hawk mk120s from AFB Makhado.The Museum validated theire display with a total of 16 aircraft all belonging to the SAAF Museum.Capital Sounds also arrived to set up the broadcast equipment for the day.2 Squadron Gripens are expected to arrive at AFB Zwartkop on Friday 2018-05-04,that will also many busy validations during ther course of the day!
SAAF Museum Airshow Wednesday Validations 2018-05-02
Today we saw a couple of Museum Flying assets getting ready for the show on Saturday.There were also two Oryx Helicopters operating out of the base and the Museums Puma Helicopter.Tomorrow we will see and hear ‘NOISE FROM ABOVE ‘keep your eyes and ears on the lookout above Pretoria tomorrow!
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SAAF Museum Airshow 2018 Media Briefing 2018-05-02
The SAAF Museum media briefing was held at AFB Zwartkop West,a different venue compare to previous years.The theme for this year is “Our Indomitable Spirit”. The theme appreciates and recognizes the collective and individual sacrifices of the members in pursuit and realization of the SAAF’s mandate. As the aviation historical hub of the SAAF, SAAF Museum continues in its endeavors in collecting, restoring, preserving and exhibiting heritage and traditions of the SAAF and military aviation.
Above Lieutenant Colonel Melvin Bruintjies(OC SAAF Museum)addressing the media.
The SAAF Museum Airshow is designed to attract aviation enthusiasts, the general public as well as current and former members of the SAAF. Providing an opportunity to celebrate military aviation in both static and flying conditions.
Aircraft:
Members of the public may expect to see the following aircraft on the day:
SAAF
2 Squadron JAS39 Gripens,85 Combat Flying School Hawk MK120,16 Squadron Rooivalks,Agusta A109LUH,Oryx AS32,28 Squadron C130BZ,Pilatus PC7
Museum aircraft:
Allouette II, Allouette III, SA 330L Puma, Harvard, Atlas C4M Kudu, Aermacchi AM 3C Bosbok, Vampire, Cessna 185 and Patchen Explora
Tickets:
Tickets are available at Computickets at R80.00, children under 16 years free.
Public is encouraged to buy tickets before coming to the event.
Gates:
Gates will open from 07:00 till 17:00. The Air Show starts at 09:00.
Parking:
Parking for people with disabilities will be at North Gate (Corner Old Johannesburg road & Trichard Road). The general public will also park alongside Old Johannesburg Road & Trichard Road. There will be car guards however members of the public are informed that parking will be at own risk.
There will be traffic congestion and excessive aircraft noise.
The SAAF therefore appeals for tolerance and understanding from the public especially Residence of Valhalla, Centurion and other surrounding areas.
Bus Shuttle:
Gautrain buses will be available to shuttle people from Centurion and Pretoria Stations to the venue. Gautrain cards are required for the use of this service.
Vendors:
Own food and soft drink is permitted, strictly no coolerboxes and no Alcohol permitted to take in or out of beer garden.
Wednesday Gautrain Alouette II Race 2018-05-02
The early morning sunrise saw two SAAF Museum Alouette Helicopters,the Alouette II flown by Dave Keijer which was used to race the Gautrain from Midrand Station to Centurion Station,while the other Alouette who Leanne Manas a South African TV presenter at the SABC especially known as the anchor of the flagship show, Morning Live.That Alouette was flown by Billy Port,one again the Alouette won the race!
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L-R Major Ntokozo Ntshangase,Leanne Manas and Lieutenant Colonel Melvin Bruintjies(OC SAAF Museum)
L-R Dave Keijer and Leanne Manas
Tuesday Arrival and Validations 2018-05-01
Today we saw the first of the arrivals for the SAAF Museum Airshow,The Goodyear Eagles Pitts Specials and Aero L39 ‘ZUTEE’ did their validations.We will bring you more updates tomorrow from AFB Zwartkop,as the Museum Alouette is set to race the Gautrain.
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Press release from the SAAF museum
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Corporate Hospitality
The airshow provide corporates with an opportunity to book a Hospitality Lounge where they can host clients and stakeholders to enjoy exciting aerobatic displays in a relaxed and secure environment. This investment will also allow an opportunity to network with captains of the aerospace and defence industry and also provide brand exposure to over 40 000 visitors expected to grace this year’s event.
For Corporate Hospitality Lounge booking please send email to hospitality@saafmuseumairshow.co.za
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Update 12 Apr 2018
Gautrain once again partnered up with the Team from the SAAF Museum and will be providing transport to and from the SAAF Museum Airshow.
How this works: You get on the Gautrain at any station and head to Centurion Station. Get off at Centurion and get on the Gautrain bus marked foe the Airshow. The Bus will then drop you off at the Main gate to Swartkop AFB, On Return just boarded the next departing bus as the main gate that will return you to centurion station, hop on your train that will take you back to your origination station. One simple hassle free way to attend the SAAF Museum Airshow 2018
Participating Aircraft list will be announced later part of Next week (+/- 20th April )
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Update 09 Apr 2018
Air Show Tickets
Tickets now online at Computicket, click here to get your tickets, R80pp and Kids under 16 get in Free!
Tickets also available at Computicket stores or at any Shoprite, Checkers, Checkers Hyper, House and Home or at selected OK Furniture and Usave stores
Computicket – The Ticket you can Trust
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Update 15 Feb 2018
Airshow planning meeting was held today, 15 February at Swartkop Air Force Base. Many key members was not present due the fact that that they are attending Armed Forces Day in Kimberly.
The Ticket vendor for online sales has been finalized and we will be posting where you can get your Tickets in March. The 2018 Prices remain R80pp and kids under 16 Free. Pensioners pay full price.
We got a glimpse of the official 2018 Airshow poster and its looks GOOD! The theme for the 2018 SAAF Museum Airshow is “Our Indomitable spirit”
To find Swartkop Air Force Base where this Airshow will be hosted on google Maps click here…
Vendor slots are filling up very quickly, so if you are interested, get your applications in ASAP!
Online Applications: http://saafmuseumairshow.co.za/#vendor
Contact Peron: Capt M Kelbrick
Contact email: markkelbrick@yahoo.com
Contact Phone: 0824137577
Lots of sponsorship opportunities available and a few VIP chalets are available. If you are interested, please contact the Airshow office: Maj Ntokozo Ntshangase, 012 351 2236
No Discussions was made towards the programme or visiting aircraft. Please vote for your Silver Falcons Formation that you would like to see., Click here to vote
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Update 05 Feb 2018
Friday 4th May will be the Youth day with many aviation related career expo stand available to explore.
Saturday 5th May is the Big date, the one that many South Africans are eagerly waiting to arrive.
Ticket price for the 2018 show remains unchanged as it has been for the last few years at R80 PP and Kids under 16 get free entry.
Ticket sales will go online in March, pop back to this page regularly for updates on where you will be able to buy your prepaid tickets.
No Aircraft nor Flight program information is available yet and will only be slowly released towards the end of March.
Vendor contact information:
If you would like to become a vendor at this year’s Air Show please contact Captain Ntshangase or Corporal Nyosi on one of the following numbers:
Capt Mark Kelbrick , 0824137577 Office hours only!
Airshow Office:
Maj Ntokozo Ntshangase, 012 351 2236 Office hours only!
Poll – What will you like to see if Formation with the Silver Falcons?
Click here to cast your vote
See Gripen and Silver Falcons in Formation
02 Feb 2018 was SAAF’s 98th Birthday
**The 2018 Airshow is Not part of this birthday celebrations**
Read more…
SAAF 98 Birthday
SAAF Museum Flight Training Day Feb 2018
SAAF Museum Flight Training Day, Feb 2018
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03 January 2018 saw the 1st SAAF Museum Flight training day. All Pilots, Museum staff, Support & Ground crew as well as the public was out in full force after a two-month break. We attended the Pilots briefing and had a nice chat to the Officer Commanding and Media Liaison officer of the SAAF museum about the Upcoming SAAF museum Airshow and the Monthly flight training days.
Pilots, Museum staff, Support & Ground Crew
The day was highlighted with two passes from the Silver Falcons Aerobatic Team. The passes included the backup aircraft and making this a very rare 6 sip formation. The Falcons took from Waterkloof Air Force Base to fly back home to Langebaanweg after AF Day Parade flypast.
6 Ship Silver Falcons Aerobatic Team
When is the Monthly flight training day normally held?
This is normally on the 1st Saturday of every month unless otherwise notified by the OC of the SAAF museum. The Next flight training day will be on 03 March.
This day is being used to keep the Pilots current on the Museum Aircraft and keeping the Aircraft in the air by doing the necessary flying hours needed to keep the airworthy.
Museum Aircraft
Today we had the Friends of the Museum out with their Boerewors rolls, Spitfire Restoration Project and more Museum affiliated stands and displays. The Windsock, an very popular restaurant at the museum was also busy with long queues. Airboss for the day was the very competed Lt. Col. Francois Hanekom (Hosepipe).
Museum Aircraft
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The Museum hat almost all serviceable aircraft out flying today and Putting this all together the day after the Air Force Day Parade on the same base was an excellent achievement by the Museum staff.
We at Aviation Central has been given the official “OK” to promote the SAAF Museum Flight Training days and the SAAF Museum Airshow 2018 so be sure to pop back to our Website or Facebook site on Airshow updates.
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