Johannesburg and Cape Town Route becoming more popular by the day!
South African air corridor between Johannesburg and Cape town is becoming more and more popular by the day. The route has a distance of 1271km.
In 2010, the route was 12th in the most popular airline route between any two cities, in 2013 the route slotted in at no 10 and now for 2017 the route slotted in at no 9 with 31914 flights.
When it came to international routes, Hong Kong to Taipei topped the list with 29,494 flights a year.
Kuala Lumpur to Singapore is the second busiest (29,383 flights), and Jakarta to Singapore at third, (26,872 flights).
Of the top ten, eight routes were Asian. The busiest route outside of Asia is New York to Toronto, the sixth busiest with 17,116 flights a year, followed by Dublin to London.
FACT-FAOR Air Route
World’s 10 busiest air routes 2017 (Between any two Cities)
Jeju-Seoul, South Korea: 64,991
Melbourne-Sydney, Australia: 54,519
Mumbai-Delhi, India: 47,462
Fukuoka-Tokyo Haneda, Japan: 42,835
Rio de Janeiro-Sao Paulo Congonhas, Brazil: 39,325
Sapporo-Tokyo, Japan: 38,389
Los Angeles-San Francisco, USA: 34,897
Brisbane-Sydney, Australia: 33,765 Cape Town-Johannesburg, South Africa: 31,914 flights
Beijing-Shanghai, China: 30,029
World’s busiest international air routes
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Hong Kong-Taipei: 29,494
Kuala Lumpur-Singapore: 29,383
Jakarta-Singapore: 26,872
Jakarta-Kuala Lumpur: 20,890
Hong Kong-Shanghai: 20,818
New York La Guardia-Toronto: 17,116
Hong Kong-Seoul Incheon: 16,366
Beijing-Hong Kong: 14,592
Dublin-London Heathrow: 14,556
Bangkok-Singapore: 14,455
This is just a small article on attending airshows in South Africa, the normal do’s and don’ts. Please note this is a general guide and although most airshows apply these rules, some airshows can differ slightly and this is only a guide. For our Airshow calendar click here…
Airshows are enjoyed by people of all ages, both males and females and with most airshows also providing entertainment, kids are sure to be kept busy if they get bored.
A phone number on the kid’s arm
If you do have kids, it is recommended to write your phone number on the kid’s arm as it’s not uncommon for kids to get disorientated among all the thousands of spectators. Lots of vendors roam around offering kids aviation-related toys on sale. For the youth, most airshows have an Aviation career day on the day preceding the airshow and this day is normally the day that most aircraft practice and do validation flights, thus giving the youth attending the career day a mini show.
On Show day, almost all airshows have many static displays and display stalls for your entertainment and interest, this is normally Aviation related and sometimes includes other motorsports. This is a good time to chat with one of the exhibiting flight schools if you are interested in doing your own pilot license. Most airshows will have hobby shops displaying radio-controlled aircraft and guys from a virtual aviation club giving you the opportunity to fly some simulator flying.
Airshow gates normally open between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m., depending on the show. The show starts about 9 am to 10 am on average and lasts anything from 3 pm to sunset set shows followed by a fireworks display ending the day, Once again not all Airshows are the same.
In 2017 the gate prices were anything from R80pp to R120pp, except for one show that was a bit more. South African airshow entry fees are by far on the lower end of the average entry fair, yet we complain! Most airshows sell tickets online before the show and we at Aviation Central do recommend buying prepaid airshow tickets as this allows quick access to the airshow grounds.
Botswana International Airshow
Most extreme airshow fans will be at the gates one or two hours before the gates open at the bigger shows as to get the perfect spot on the crowd line fence. We do recommend that you be at the gates before they open to get a good spot. If you are at the gate in a queue, please post a photo of the line on our Facebook page. Having a coffee ready on a colder day can be welcome.
Some airshows allow you to take along cooler boxes and some don’t. Please confirm this before getting to the gate. We do understand that the airshow organizers prefer you to spend a Rand or two at the vendors as they contribute to the funds needed to host an airshow. Vendors include a variety of foods, soft drinks, and novelties. Almost all airshows have a beer garden for those on the thirsty side and no alcohol is permitted through the gates.
Waste, We recommend taking along a bag for your waste. Although all airshows do have bin’s all-over, this will save you the trouble of going to the bin every time, Once your bag is full, go and dump your bag.
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Without sponsors, NO airshow in the world will be possible. Please take note of the airshow sponsors and visit their stands at the show. This will make the sponsors feel more positive about their investment and next year they will sponsor again and maybe even up their sponsor allowing the organizers to give you a better show. Airshows cost money and a lot of it. So, we appeal to you to take note of the sponsors and support them.
An airshow display is normally controlled by an Air boss, and the show and is closely monitored by a safety officer. Without Air Traffic Control (ATC), no airshow is possible. Not only do they control airshow traffic, but they also monitor the airshow box for traffic intruding on the airshow airspace. On the ground, we have a ramp master making sure all aircraft have a parking spot.
Airshows are fantastic photographic opportunities, so remember to take along those cameras. South Africa has aviation-related photographic clubs and groups; one of the most popular clubs is the SAAFMPC, based at Zwartzkops SAAF museum in Pretoria. When taking photos at an airshow, opportunities are not only in the air, but there are also static displays, vendor and sponsor exhibits and the crowd can also present that winning shot of the day. Also read Airshow Photography, the Canon way
Attending an airshow in sunny South Africa also has a challenge that is very important to be prepared for, The SUN! Please make sure you have sunblock, eye protection, and a hat. Drink lots of fluids, preferably water. One thing that is usually a no-go at most airshows worldwide is beach umbrellas and gazebos. These are obstacles and barriers for all those around and behind you. So please be considerate to others and do not take yours along. Do drink plenty of liquids and stay hydrated. Water and soft drinks will be available on the Show at a reasonable cost.
With airshows lasting almost a full day, you cannot stand on your legs all the time, so it’s recommended to take along camping chairs and/or a blanket. It’s also recommended to dress in layers that you can remove as the day warms up and once again put on again as the day cools down. Do not pack heavy as airshows are mostly long walks from parking to the crowd line. The bigger airshows have park-and-ride options and some Gauteng airshows also have the Gautrain as a partner to assist you in getting to and from the Show.v
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These are general airshow rules, but they differ slightly from show to show.
No-No’s at airshows:
Firearms
Braais of any kind.
Own Alcohol.
Don’t smoke on the Flightline: The entire ramp is a NO SMOKING AREA.
Don’t arrive at the airport late: Traffic and limited parking will require visitors to arrive early to see all the action.
Don’t bring dogs or other animals, bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, alcohol, fireworks, or weapons of any kind.
Don’t bring Two-way radios or any similar device that can hinder ATC and aircraft communications.
Handheld Laser Pointers.
Drones.
No-No’s at some airshows, please check before going.
Cooler boxes
Own food
Umbrellas and Gazebos (We do not recommend taking one of these to any airshow)
What to take along to an airshow.
• Airshow Tickets if pre-bought
• Hats
• Sunblock
• Protective sunglasses
• Camping chairs and/or a blanked
• Cameras
• Fully charged phone and a power bank
• Earplugs for small ones and those with sensitive ears
• Cash (Most shows do have ATMs. However, at an airshow Cash is King)
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After an airshow, it’s the long walk back to your car and a day at the airshow can be tiring, so therefore you need to pack light. Traffic after an airshow can also be a nightmare, so please be patient, give gaps to others, and follow the guidance of traffic officials. It helps to go to the loo before heading to your car and having something cold to drink can also help if the wait is long to get out.
Please do not forget to share your photos, comments, and ratings on the show(s) that you attended on our Facebook page.
In early December 2017 we requested you, our followers to send us your best photos of 2017, we did receive some pretty good photos. Thank you to all that send photos 🙂
For 2018 Photo opportunities, view our 2018 calendar…
Alan Stephens
North American P 51 D Mustang “Mustang Sally” Menno Parsons
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Alan Richert
“Here’s two from my collection. Was really hard to select only 2, but these are a bit different to the normal images people see to give some variety.”
Newcastle Airshow 2017.
SAAF Museum Airshow 2017
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Charmaine Pypers – Charz Photography
“Im an amateur photographer and love shooting sports, it was a very challenging day for photographers with the wind pumping, but I had a blast. I love the Silver Falcons in the air and hope you find my images good enough for your “best of” publication.”
Langebaanweg Airshow 2017
Langebaanweg Airshow 2017
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Mark Payze
“Just a cheeky photo after a nice training flight”
Just a cheeky photo after a nice training flight
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Pieter Cronje
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Frikkie Swart
IMG6227 RV Fly-in. – “Pilot landing skills tested to the limit in a ridiculous strong and gusting crosswind at the RV Fly-in at Kitty Hawk Airfield.”Airbus 380 – “Speedbird on final approach to FAOR.”
Renier Siebrits
“1) Mango Airlines, flown by Scully Levin, performing with Team 81 of the Silver Falcons at the Langebaanweg Airshow.
2) Photo of the Gripen C display at AFB Langebaanweg flown by Major Geoffrey ‘Spartan’ Cooper. The slight condensation above the cockpit and wing and the visible shockwaves in the afterburner makes it unique”
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Great Dane
“MAO Boeing C-17A Globemaster III Qatar Emiri Air Force When departing Jo’burg on an airliner and luck is on your side.
ZS-RNV Aerospatiale SA-316B Alouette III Helivate Before a fun filled flipping day at Krugersdorp in this beautiful classic.”
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Charmaine Oliver
“This was the end of the annual spring fest in Secunda. The Pitts did an amazing sunset display over Lake Umuzi and I captured this photo as they arrived in Secunda.” Please support Charmaine’s cause click here to read more
Pitts over Lake Umuzi
Dian Townsend
“Theze photos were taken at the SAAF Museum Air Show at Zwartkops afb. I used a canon powershot sx530hs camera with a tripod. ”
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Although we are open to almost any Aviation related advertising, preference will be given to Flight Schools, Airlines, Aviation & Hobby shops, Scenic & Charter Operators, Aviation related clubs and those offering accommodation and Travel packages to Airshows and Aviation Events.
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For Airshow and Aviation Events organizers only, we have the Big One available to you. Our Facebook page is mostly dedicated to Airshow and other aviation events, informing our followers a we will share all information and updates on Airshows for FREE, no cost, just keep us updated as much as possible and we will share and promote your event.
We do however have the Prime spot for advertising available to Airshow organizers, our Facebook Cover Image can be yours, read more here.
If you are interested in Advertising Opportunities then please contact Lettie at admin@aviationcentral.co.za
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Owner @Aviation Central
Antonov An-124 at OR Tambo international Airport 10 Jan 2019
Antonov An-124 belonging to Volga Dnepr Airlines landed at OR Tambo international airport Johannesburg south Africa.
AN-124 departing from ORTI
Antonov AN124 from Volga-Dnepr Airlines blasting out of ORTIA from runway 03L with amazing smoke trails from those four massive engines as it climbed over the R21 highway.
Photos by Andre Nel (Click to enlarge)
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Back in 2018
This morning at just after 11am, OR Tambo international Airport saw an Antonov An-124-100M landing on runway 03R. This flight was to bring a Replacement engine for an British Airways (BA) A380 (Reg G-XLEA) that was stranded at OR-Tambo due to an faulty engine. The AN-124 was operated by Antonov Design Bureau, aircraft registration was UR-82027 and used flight number ADB2341. The Flight left London Stansted Airport in the United Kingdom at about 9:48pm on the 18th December 2017 and landed at ORTI at about 11:14am on the 19th December.
AN-124 at ORTI cargo-A380 Engine Photo Michael Combrink
AN-124 at ORTI cargo-A380 Engine Photo Michael Combrink
AN-124 at ORTI cargo-A380 Engine Photo Michael Combrink
AN-124 at ORTI cargo-A380 Engine Photo Michael Combrink
This was her Cargo, an Airbus A380 engine
AN-124 at ORTI cargo-A380 Engine Photo Dale Bowles
Jarryd Sinovich ( Hawk Eye ), I was born in Johannesburg on the 20th July 1995.I attended Bedfordview Primary School from 2002-2008 and then attended Jeppe High School for Boys from 2009-2013.I started flying at the age of 16 and went solo at the age of 18 at Springbok Air Academy owned by Flippie Vermulen flying Cessna C150s to be more exact that being two C150s from the old Defence Flying Club which was based at AFS Zwartkop ZS-IOP and ZS-EZX. My hobbies consisted of flying, fishing, game viewing and photography. During my early days before I started flying I spent my weekends at Rand Airport in Germiston. Where I interacted with pilots, including Dennis Spence who took me for my first aerobatic flight in a Pitts Special. I also got to fly in some really exotic aircraft, A PBY Catalina being one of them, from a military point of view ,flying in my favorite SAAF helicopter an Oryx from 19 Squadron, Casa 212 and C130s.
I joined Aviation Central in May 2015,I have been following the page since January 2013,which kept up to date with airshows and other information aviation in South Africa. My first post was the 2015 Lowveld Nelspruit Airshow, which was very interesting for me as I had never done any article for any publisher. Today the Lowveld airshow is in the top three category for best airshow in South Africa. The country airshows are a favorite for me as you get interact more with pilots and the aircraft then the bigger airshows that one attends.
Before I mention anything else, let me tell you where it all started the bug I caught and could never get rid of it again. That bug was called Aviation. My dad came home from a trip to Cape Town, when I was at the age of 2,he bought for me a model of a 747.I didn’t know how to explain how happy and interested I was in that aircraft, I used to play with it day in and day out. Every time my parents went to the shop they had to buy me a present, that present being another aero plane, over time I had a large collection of toy aircraft and then starting buying a magazine by the name of Aero Africa which I paged through to see the different aircraft pictures shown throughout the book. I then was taken to my first airshow at AFB Waterkloof in 1998,back then the show was known as DEXSA and today it is know as AAD.
During the late 90s the SAAF Museum hosted a number of flying days, which were more as airshow days, as the Museum had a large number of aircraft in flying condition at AFS Zwartkop in Pretoria. I was luck enough to go to a number of those flying days and remember seeing aircraft that we would not see flying in South Africa today. But being at Zwartkop was not just about seeing the aircraft flying, but the aircraft on static display, soaking up the art in the display halls, meeting the pilots, model display aircraft built by some of the best model fanatics out there, hearing the commentary of Brian Emmenis and probably the best lump in my throat moment would be, seeing a deadly delta behind Bays Hill screaming towards the display box.
We may not be spoilt in South Africa like other countries that have airshows with lots of warbirds and military aircraft on display, I have sure appreciated the presence of what we had, over the years I had the opportunity seeing Thunder City’s Jets, that being the Buccaneer, Lightning and Hawker Hunter. Menno Parsons in his P51 and T28 , Stu and Patrick Davidson in their Sea fury and P51 and Ron Wheeldon in his Hawker Hunters and T2 Buckeye.
It now being 2017,I have attended more than a 150+ airshows, seen people and aircraft come and go. Shared tears with others as we lost loved ones to tragic accidents, experienced some of the worlds best pilots showing off aircraft. My best airshow that I wish I could go to one more time would be at Airforce Base Makhado, which held South Africa’s first ever Fighter Meet in 2005.The thunder in the sky from that day still gives me goosebumps. My worst airshow experience was the 2013 Secunda airshow, when Glen Dell crashed in his Extra 330.
There has been two new airshows that I have ticked off, that I attended this year that being the Matsieng airshow and Gaborone airshow in Botswana. I have one last Airshow that I will be going to with the mass SAAF participation and it being the 50th anniversary of the Silver Falcons Aerobatic team at AFB Langebaanweg on the Capes west coast.
I have so much more I can talk about in this short experience this bug has given me, I will continue doing what I love doing, and bring aviation to the world following Aviation Central and attending airshows until the day I die. Through the years there’s one person I would like to thank and for getting me this far and taking the time to take me to airshows ,my dad if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t have gotten the opportunities I have had.
J.Sinovich
Name: Lettie van Emmenis Age: 48 Full Time Job: Office Manager Town: Pretoria Camera: Oops How Did Your Passion For Aviation Start: The Bossman At What Age Did Your Love For Aviation Start: 42 What’s Your Favourite Current Airshow: Middelburg What’s Your Favourite Airshow To Date: Matsieng What’s Your Most Memorable Moments: Race for Rhinos Botswana
Flippie Van Emmenis ( Boss Man ), Born in Pretoria 1970, Grownup on the KZN coast, Durban, Richardsbay and Empangeni.
I was introduced to RC flying in the 80’s while in primary school. My 1st RC Club was Zululand Aero Modelers. My Instructor at that time was Carl Enslin and what a great man he is!
My dad was my number 1 supporter and he was always there to support me with my interests. He always helped me build my RC airplanes and accompanied me to the air fields, he assisted me with startup and help maintaining the Radio controlled aircraft flying. At the Age of 15 in 1985, I flew RC at an Airshow that was hosted at Empangeni Airstrip, I again competed in 1986 at the Empangeni Airshow and the 1986 Richards bay Airshow. We moved to Pretoria in 1988 where I completed my last two years of schooling and was a member of the Rosslyn Aero Modelers RC Club.
In 1990, just after completing school, I did my National Services (Army) and was called up to Youngsfield Army Base in Cape town. I was luckyvery lucky to be selected for the Skylift team and what an experience it was. We flew RC aircrafts for the Anti-Aircraft group for practice. Myself, Rob Hearn and Andrew Imrie were based at Lohatla, in the Northern Cape. We damaged/pranged more aircraft than what were shot down.
After my Army years, I started working at Telkom, called the Post Office at that time. I am still with Telkom and it is still my day job.
My Best Airshow ever was the SAAF75 held at Waterkloof AFB in 1995. My best Aviation Event Ever was the 2017 Race for Rhinos held at Sowa Pan! #ILoveBotswana and the most fun I had at an event was at the Durban Sky GP held at Durban North Beach! My most loved small-town shows are the, Middelburg and Newcastle shows. On my bucket list to still attend is the Lowveld show in Nelspruit. The ultimate experience would be to attend the The International Russian show called the MAKS in Moscow. I Attended in 1985 the South African World Masters Aerobatics Champs La Mercy held in Durban and the WAC 2017 held at Malelane.
My additional Hobbies are building model trains and observing wild life and just driving the open road.
My life as the Team lead of Aviation Central started in 2010 when I joined Aviation Central as n normal “Like” at that time. Aviation Central had at that stage about 260 likes and I ,as an Airshow fan, started commenting and posting. After a while, the owner at that time, Elan Hoffman, asked If I can assist him on the page and made an Administrator on the page. I had the time in hand that Elan did not have. With more posts and information on the Aviation Central page, the likes were growing and in 2013 we had 1600 likes, Elan contacted me again and handed owner ship over to me. By that time, I had already sourced/lined up John James to help me on the Page. Shortly after I was handed over the ownership, I started looking out for two more team Members to join us on Aviation Central. Soon after that I recruited/found Jarred and Trevor. I want to send you a big thank you to my lovely wife, and AC Admin lady, Lettie, for supporting with my love of Aviation
The Aviation Central Team, Team AC, is a very dedicated team and backed by our Admin Lady Lettie (Also my stunning wife). I was given the Callsign “BossMan” by my team. I used to be the Guy onom my camping chair at an Airshow, or sitting next to an Airport, just looking at the aircraft!
Now, we are dedicated to bring Aviation, Aviation Events, Radio Controlled and the Real Deal to all Aviation Fans in South Africa. From the Guy Attend airshows, Plane spotters, RC guys, Aviation Support crews, Pilots and the Guy always looking up if a plane goes over… You are our biggest fans.
My hobby becomes my passion and my passion becomes my life. We are doing it for the love of Aviation and therefore our time we spend are free and with love.
See it, Hear it and feel it was the theme of the 2017 Langebaanweg Airshow, When talk started of the beginning of the year about the Silver Falcons 50th Anniversary, This was a show not to be missed at all. For those who don’t know this is where most pilots start their basic flying training and is home to the Central Flying School and The Silver Falcons Aerobatic team. The base is situated a few kilometers outside the windy town of Langebaan and windy it was, which was set to be on the program for most of the day.
The morning of the 9th December was D-day for the long awaited Langebaanweg Airshow, we were blessed with clear skies but unfortunately the wind was one up with the organisers. Brigadier General Mac Mathanda and his team made sure that this show was not to be missed with a lot of the public attending the show from far and wide would not be disappointed. The layout of the base made easy access to and from the crowd lines and to static displays but also made sure one did not make contact with one of the resident Cape Cobras on the day!
The show opened with the SAAF fire and rescue services cavalcade, while a heritage formation made up of the Puma Flying Lions, followed by a single Impala and lastly a fly-past by team 81 in the Silver Falcons Aerobatic Team. As the crowds starting filling up the show continued with the Puma Flying Lions led by Captain Scully Levin, the sound of a radial engine brought back many memories to the base as the Harvard was once the basic trainer before the introductory of the Swiss Pilatus Pc7mk11.Scully then flew onto Cape Town International Airport to fetch the Mango 737-800 which was later flanked by the Silver Falcons Aerobatic team led by Major Mark’Katana’Gentles.
SAA Captain Pierre Gouws led the Raptors RVs from the home base in Kitty Hawk in the east of Pretoria with tight formation aerobatics been put to use. Nigel Hopkins in his Extra 330 led Team Extreme, with two Sbachs flown by Jason Beamish and Mark ‘Sammy’ Sampson and the slot pilot Mark ‘Bugs’ Hensman in his Mx2.Andrew Blackwood Murray show off his colorful Nashua Extra 300 from his home base at Rand Airport.
With the long crowd line the Capital Sounds team provided excellent sound and commentary, which was made up by Brian Emmenis, Leon Du Plessis and Col Keith Fryer. This gave a heads up before displays and made you feel like you were sitting in the cockpit with the pilots during the time of their displays. Col Keith Fryer was also air boss for the day and Col Keith Andrews, them and the SAAF ATC made sure the show was safe and display ran on time.
21 Pc7mkii formed a formation in a 50 representing the 50th anniversary of the Silver Falcons flown by the instructors of the Central Flying School. Radio Controlled aircraft were still flown despite the strong wind.
Helicopter displays saw a 15 Squadron A109LUH and a 22 Squadron Oryx performed an aerial ballet for the public, The A109 then put on a solo display flown by Diaan Grobbelaar. A single 16 Squadron Rooivalk from AFB Bloemspruit showed off why its such a great assest in the DRC, Paul’Raccoon Kempie’Kempthorn.A brand new Ec145 operated by AMS at Cape Town International Airport gave a hoisting demo.
Former Falcon 5 Shaun’Dexter’Constable flew a solo Pilatus Pc7mkii display, while the fighters from AFB Makhado with high speed paces from the 85 Combat Flying School Hawk Mk120 flown by Craig’Shark’Lesson and Major Geoffrey ‘Spartan’Cooper making 2 Squadron proud in his ever popular Gripen display.
Another Former leader of the Silver Falcons Major Scott Ternent displayed the C47TP from 35 Squadron AFB Ysterplaat and not to be outdone by the 28 Squadron C130BZ.Civilain jets saw the Wonderboom based Impala Mk1 and now based PE L39 ZU-TEE painted in the same colour scheme as Middelburg based L39 ZU-IBN.
The breaking of the sound barrier close to 34000 feet by Rehan ‘Kaine’ Venter in the Gripen was what everyone came to hear,they’re weren’t disappointed.This particular show was the first airshow since 1995,this was our first visit to the base. We hope that the organizers wont be shy to have another show soon. The work and effort put in was great you did the SAAF proud.
Due to requests from those on holiday, the deadline has been extended to
31st Dec 2017, MIDNIGHT **Final**
As we are nearing the end of 2017 and the last airshow of the year is now over, we are going to do a Best of 2017 Photos album. If you want to see your photos in our album, please send us not more than two photos that you want see in the Best of 2017 photo album.
Each photo should not exceed 1Mb per photo and add your watermark as to give yourself credit for your stunning photos. In 30 words or less, you can tell us something about your photo if you feel the need.
Photos will be posted on our website www.aviationcentral.co.za and then shared on our Facebook page where 10’s of thousands of people will see your Aviation Related photos of 2017.
Do you want to give your photos exposure? Then send your photos to captain@aviationcentral.co.za. Please note this is not a competition, but a bragging opportunity!Submissions closes 26 December 2017.
Do’s and Don’ts Attending an Airshow
See it, Hear it and feel it was the theme of the 2017 Langebaanweg Airshow, When talk started of the beginning of the year about the Silver Falcons 50th Anniversary, This was a show not to be missed at all. For those who don’t know this is where most pilots start their basic flying training and is home to the Central Flying School and The Silver Falcons Aerobatic team. The base is situated a few kilometers outside the windy town of Langebaan and windy it was, which was set to be on the program for most of the day.
