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Newcastle Airshow KZN Back in 2021
The annual Newcastle Airshow is set to take place in Kwa-Zulu Natal on June 5th 2021 next year.As always Newcastle being one of the great county airshows in South Africa buts on a variety of aircraft in their display program including the South African Air force and many civilian types.
The organisers and sponsors of the annual Newcastle Airshow made a decision today to host the 10th Newcastle Airshow on the 5 June 2021.The decision was taken due to COVID- 19 restrictions.See you in 2021 !
“It’s up to all of us to slow the spread of COVID-19. Everyone, including young and healthy people, should avoid large gatherings during this time. Stay up to date with public health guidelines from sacoronavirus.co.za.
The Newcastle Airshow has been running annually since 2011 and seen many crowd favorites including the Puma Flying Lions Harvards, Pitts Specials,L39s ,C130BZ, Gripen , Agusta A109LUH and many more.
We look forward to next years show and seeing the Champ Marketing team putting on a good show!
LSA Gauteng Regionals 2020
As South Africa moves to Level 2 of the nationwide lockdown, people can go out and enjoy their outdoor hobbies again. One of these hobbies is RC Flying. On the 23rd of August, LSA (Large Scale Aerobatics) hosted their Gauteng Regional Competition at the Rand Model Aeronautical Club.
Pilots took off from the various runways at the flying club and then started with their flying routine. 2020 IMAC Known Sequences were flown in all classes with pilots having the opportunity to fly Unknown and Freestyle sequences as well.
Unfortunately with level 2 of the lockdown only allowing for up to 50 people at social gatherings, spectators were not allowed at the event.
Although we know many aviation enthusiast are hungered out for some flying action and are disappointed that most events are still off limits to the public, there is a light at the end of the tunnel…
Airports are starting to open up again with trips to Rand Airport and Grand Central becoming more and more worthwhile. Event planning for 2021 has also commenced. Keep an eye on the Aviation Central Facebook Page to be the first to know about events happening in the near future!
A Look back at past and present SAAF Centenary Logo’s!
With the South African Airforce celebrating 100 years of Airpower through 25 years of Democracy, we look back at the previous centenary logos from the past and present.
The official South African Airforce emblem is a golden African Fish Eagle with a laurel wreath in its claws. The motto on the wreath reads “Per Aspera Ad Astra”, meaning “Through Adversity to the Stars”. The roundel, which replaces the five-pointed castle with Eagle.
The South African Air Force was established on 1 February 1920. The Air Force has seen service in World War II and the Korean War. From 1966 the SAAF was involved in providing support during the border War in Namibia.
The SAAF will be celebrating with three special occasions this year:
Prestige Day AFB Swartkop -31 January 2020
SAAF Museum Airshow AFB Swartkop-9 May 2020
Africa Aerospace & Defense Airshow AFB Waterkloof-16-20 September 2020
Gauteng Regional Aerobatic Competition 2020-01-18
Saturday January 18th saw one of the first flying events in South Africa for 2020 as the Sport Aerobatic Club of South Africa held their first Aerobatic competition at Vereeniging Airfield in the south of Johannesburg.
Arriving in the morning we got to see some of the participants arriving from various airfields around the Gauteng region, with some aircraft not being able to get through to the competition due to the weekends predicted rain forecast.
Competition aerobatics is an air sport in which judges rate the skill of pilots performing aerobatic flying. The flying takes place in a invisible box in the sky, where as said above, judges rate the skill on a point system!
Some of the participants included father and son team Barrie Eeles and Tristan Eeles who flew his Extra 200,locally based Giles 202 flown by Pierre du Plooy was a rare sight as its the only type of its make in South Africa. Gregory Clegg flew a Pitts S2E while Glen Warden joined in his Slick 360, both aircraft are hangered at Kitty Hawk Aerodrome in Pretoria East.
By 1pm the weather gods finally through buckets of rain down and the flying was suspended for the day, as some aircraft could be badly beaten while flying hi-G Aerobatics during the afternoon showers.
Results for the days flying!
Some rare treats seeing flying on the day
We look forward to another Sport Aerobatic Club of South Africa event soon!
Aviation Events Calendar Orders
2019 Aviation Events Calendar
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We have launched our 1st ever physical Aviation Events calendar for the year 2019. This being the 1st ever printed calendar for us, but definitely not the last. The cost per Calendar is R100 (ZAR) and courier cost R50 if within South Africa. Maximum of 5 calendars can be sent via one shipment (R50). On the Bottom of this page you will see a preview of all the pages on the calendar. The Calendar consists of 13 photos taken during the 2017 & 2018 season with the Stunning Mustang Sally owned by the Amazing gentleman by the name of Menno Parsons. Menno is truly a guy with many talents, successful businessman and has a heart of gold! Click here to view our online calendar!
How to order your Calendar(s)
Courier
Courier will be done with PEP stores PAXI serves and you will have to collect from your nearest PEP store. We selected the PEP PAXI option as to keep cost down. PEP PAXI was the cheapest option to get your calendar to you. Please make sure you have enter full address information (To locate your nearest PEP store). If possible get the PAXI code form your nearest PEP or online, this will assist us, but is not a requirement. To read more on PAXI or to get your PAXI code online goto https://www.paxi.co.za
*PAXI code – the code of your local PEP stores where your calender will be sent to.
Choose how many calendars do you need, Maximum of 5 per order, however more than one order can be placed. Do an EFT payment to the Bank account below and then complete the order form below and attaching your Payment proof. The Costing table below can be used as an guide. 1st Shipment will be done 5th January 2019 and then every Saturday with new orders that came in the week.
Collection
We will be having collection points in Pretoria North, Centurion, Durban, Rand Airport and Swartkop AFB (2nd Feb only) . If you opt for this you will not need to pay courier cost. Please take note of the rules on this option. Shipments will be made to these points on 11th Jan, 19th Jan and 2nd Feb 2019. If you place an order the shipment will be send to the collection point on the next shipment date after your order has been received (11th Jan, 19th Jan and 2nd Feb) After it has arrived at the collection point, we will contact you with the details on collection once they are ready for collection.
Choose how many calendars do you need, Maximum of 5 per order, however more than one order can be placed. Do an EFT payment to the Bank account below and then complete the order form below and attaching your Payment. The Costing table below can be used as a guide.
If we have stock left, We will be at Swartkop AFB 02 Feb 2019 for cash sales
Limited stock available, this order form will be closed once we are sold-out
Cost Per Calendar | Number of calendars | Courier cost | Total |
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R100.00 | 1 | R50.00 | R150.00 |
R100.00 | 2 | R50.00 | R250.00 |
R100.00 | 3 | R50.00 | R350.00 |
R100.00 | 4 | R50.00 | R450.00 |
R100.00 | 5 | R50.00 | R550.00 |
R100.00 | 1 | Collect | R100.00 |
R100.00 | 2 | Collect | R200.00 |
R100.00 | 3 | Collect | R300.00 |
R100.00 | 4 | Collect | R400.00 |
R100.00 | 5 | Collect | R500.00 |
For Bulk orders or any other questions please use WhatsApp number 081 392 1823 (text only) to get in contact with us.
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**Now the T&C’s**
- Calendar was printed with dates known as at 22 November 2018
- We cannot be responsible for any incorrect dates
- We cannot be responsible for any date changes
- Events can be Added, Removed or be Moved at any time
- 1st Shipment will be done 11th January 2019 and then every Saturday with new orders that came in the week.
- Courier option, 7-9 business days after shipment date.
- Courier option, We will WhatsApp you the information once your Calendar is ready to collect form your Nearest PEP store
- Collection option, We will WhatsApp you contact details on the collection point.
- For inquiries send a WhatsApp ONLY to 081 392 1823 or email admin[at]aviationcentral.co.za
- Be sure to check out our online calendar for updates during 2019
Banking information to use for the EFT payment
Bank FNB
EVENTS AVIATION NEWS (PTY) LTD
Account Number 62792754519
FNB Universal Branch Code 250655
Order form
Complete only once EFT payment has been made
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