Who's keen for Mafikeng Airshow 27 Sept?

old no 7 · Postby **old no 7** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:37 pm

Hi All,
I am doing a quick poll on who is keen to join in for a weekend with a difference to the Mafikeng Airshow on 27 Sept?
To quote one of the organisors "This is the Mother of local airshows!"
CC Pocock is attempting to break a record for longest firewall and there will be a host of other attractions.

I am planning an overnight stop-over at Groot Marico (2 thirds of the way between Gauteng and Mafikeng) Camping Friday and Saturday Night, whatever you fancy. Some great sights and fantastic flying in the area.

Both runways will be complete (see post below) 380m and 780m
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7810
GPS Co-ords: -25Â°38'1.48"S, 26Â°28'45.71"E

Free camping on the farm and mogas can be arranged
My contact details are:
g.dean@spoor.com or 0 eight two 822 four four 63
Glen

Extract from Avcom:
Re: Mafikeng Airshow 27 Sept
by CC on Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:17 pm

Will be there with tons of Explosives, Special Effects and Fireworks! The largest pyrotechnics display ever seen at an airshow in Africa!
Maybe some flying too.

Cheers
CCAdvanced Bush & Mountain Flying Training, Hire & Fly/Guided Expeditions, Stunts: http://www.bushair.co.za
Pyrotechnic Special Effects and Fireworks for Stunts, Film, TV & Special events: http://www.pyro-fx.co.za
"CC" Pocock. +27 82 490 5721 cc@bushair.co.za
CC

Rudix · Postby **Rudix** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 8:21 pm

old no 7 wrote:Hi All,
I am doing a quick poll on who is keen to join in for a weekend with a difference to the Mafikeng Airshow on 27 Sept?
To quote one of the organisors "This is the Mother of local airshows!"
CC Pocock is attempting to break a record for longest firewall and there will be a host of other attractions.

I am planning an overnight stop-over at Groot Marico (2 thirds of the way between Gauteng and Mafikeng) Camping Friday and Saturday Night, whatever you fancy. Some great sights and fantastic flying in the area.

Both runways will be complete (see post below) 380m and 780m
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7810
GPS Co-ords: -25Â°38'1.48"S, 26Â°28'45.71"E

Free camping on the farm and mogas can be arranged
My contact details are:
g.dean@spoor.com or 0 eight two 822 four four 63
Glen

Extract from Avcom:
Re: Mafikeng Airshow 27 Sept
by CC on Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:17 pm

Will be there with tons of Explosives, Special Effects and Fireworks! The largest pyrotechnics display ever seen at an airshow in Africa!
Maybe some flying too.

Cheers
CCAdvanced Bush & Mountain Flying Training, Hire & Fly/Guided Expeditions, Stunts: http://www.bushair.co.za
Pyrotechnic Special Effects and Fireworks for Stunts, Film, TV & Special events: http://www.pyro-fx.co.za
"CC" Pocock. +27 82 490 5721 cc@bushair.co.za
CC

Hi Glen,

Great, count me in, sounds like a fun trip and with CC there the show is sure to be spectacular !

Lets see how many other are keen to go along.

Regards,
Rudi

Dre'man55 · Postby **Dre'man55** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:01 pm

How far by IFR ( I fly roads)?

old no 7 · Postby **old no 7** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 5:48 am

Dre'man55 wrote:How far by IFR ( I fly roads)?

Pretoria - Groot Marico by road 230km (by road) Toll fees around R75 one way along platinum highway
Groot Marico - Mafikeng another 130km (by road)

Kitty-Hawk via pinedene route -Gerotek- Harties- Aeroden-Buffelspoort Dam- Olifantsnek dam - Morningside Airfield -Swartruggens- Groot Marico 117nm (The Scenic Route)
Groot Marico - Mafikeng 52mn

old no 7 · Postby **old no 7** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:47 pm

Jees Guys!!
Surely not everybody is going to Numbi next weekend.

I've chatted to the organisers and they have some great events planned for just before and after sunset, so the Parachute Club have kindly offered for us to camp over and use their facilities on Saturday evening. (Toilets, showers etc)

A few of us are leaving on Friday around lunch-time, camping over at Groot Marico Friday night and then taking a scenic route to Mafikeng on Saturday morning. returning Sunday.

We would welcome any microlighters to join us.

old no 7 · Postby **old no 7** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:05 pm

from CC on Avcom posting wrote: Re: Mafikeng Airshow 27 Sept
by CC on Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:36 pm

I arrived today in my T-41as I'll be doing a "Crazy Flying" display on the day and my crew arrived with pyro vehicles and trailers. We starting to set up the pyrotechnics hardware tomorrow morning.

The only thing I can tell you all now is that the highlight is going to be a 45 minute "Mini War" involving the Army , SAAF (Rooivalk, Oryx, C130, Impala) and lots of pyrotechnics ending in the largest "Wall of Fire" explosion ever seen in the southern hemisphere!(Wall of Fire participating Aircraft still to be confirmed however were hoping at using a C130 or otherwise the L39). Shortly afterwards a 25 minute High Impact Fireworks display to end of the show.

See you all here!

Cheers
CC

And you guys are still hesitating!!!
The offer still stands to join us. For those not going to Numbi... stop being such sissies and get out of the cabbage patch!

Friday night camping Groot Marico
Saturday night camping Mafikeng Parachute Club.
Contact me: g.dean@spoor.com

Rudix · Postby **Rudix** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 8:48 pm

old no 7 wrote:
from CC on Avcom posting wrote: Re: Mafikeng Airshow 27 Sept
by CC on Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:36 pm

I arrived today in my T-41as I'll be doing a "Crazy Flying" display on the day and my crew arrived with pyro vehicles and trailers. We starting to set up the pyrotechnics hardware tomorrow morning.

The only thing I can tell you all now is that the highlight is going to be a 45 minute "Mini War" involving the Army , SAAF (Rooivalk, Oryx, C130, Impala) and lots of pyrotechnics ending in the largest "Wall of Fire" explosion ever seen in the southern hemisphere!(Wall of Fire participating Aircraft still to be confirmed however were hoping at using a C130 or otherwise the L39). Shortly afterwards a 25 minute High Impact Fireworks display to end of the show.

See you all here!

Cheers
CC
And you guys are still hesitating!!!
The offer still stands to join us. For those not going to Numbi... stop being such sissies and get out of the cabbage patch!

Friday night camping Groot Marico
Saturday night camping Mafikeng Parachute Club.
Contact me: g.dean@spoor.com

Hi !

This is sounding better and better ! Will pack the plane after tomorrows flying for a quick get-away on Friday !

So where are all the others ? It is not that far (About 190 miles from Rhino to FAMM) with the option to land at Rustenburg along the way is needed.

Will chat tomorrow,
Regards,
Rudi