Aviation Calendar 2012 / 2013
In an effort to provide a complete service to the aviation business African Pilot has published the following aviation events calendar. Airshows have become some of the largest public participation events in South Africa often drawing crowds that match other major spectator sports. African Pilot is the only southern African aviation publication that regularly publishes an accurate 'Airshows and Events' calendar. All events are published on the African Pilot website: www.africanpilot.co.za, which is regularly updated as dates for aviation events are reserved by organisers. For the purpose of accuracy, this information is shared with Brian Emmenis of Capital Sounds
South African and international airshows, fly-ins and events featuring aviation displays
All South African Special Air Events (airshows, fly-ins, competitions, etc) are subject to formal approval from the Recreational Aviation Administration of South Africa (RAASA).
Contact: 011 082 1000 e-mail: display@raasa.co.za or pierre@raasa.co.za
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| 20 May | | Grand Rand Airshow | : Anton Kruger,011 827 8884,Carolyn@randairport.co.za
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| 25 May - 27 May | | UK AeroExpo festival of Aviation | Sywell near Northampton www.expo.aero/uk ,alex@avbuyer.com
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| 26 May - 27 May | | Sport Aerobatics Club KZN Regionals | Ladysmith Annie Boon,chunge@mweb.co.za
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| 26 May | | Swaziland Airshow | TBC Lyndon Hermannson,swazilandairshow2011@realnet.co.za
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| 09 June | | Pietersburg Airshow | Neels Zeelie,082 821 6446,neels1@vodamail.co.za
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| 09 June | | Richards Bay airshow | KZN winter tour Brian Emmenis,057 388 2351,capital@icon.co.za
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| 16 June | | SAPFA Fun Rally | Airfield TBC Frank Eckard,frank.eckhard@mweb.co.za
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| 16 June | | Ulundi airshow | KZN winter tour Brian Emmenis,057 388 2949,capital@icon.co.za
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| 22 June - 24 June | | AeroExpo Europe’s Festival of Aviation | Bitburg Airport, Germany. Website: www.flugplatz-bitburg.de www.expo.aero/europe
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| 23 June | | Pietermaritzburg airshow | KZN winter tour Brian Emmenis,057 388 2949,capital@icon.co.za
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| 28 June - 30 June | | SAPFA National Rally Championships | Airfield TBC Frank Eckard,frank.eckhard@mweb.co.za
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| 29 June - 30 June | | AFB Hoedspruit Airshow | Col. Robert Strydom,015 799 2151
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| 01 July | | Carletonville Airshow | Paul Leendents,082 383 9228,leendentsp1@telkomsa.net
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| 04 July - 08 July | | Sport Aerobatics Club Nationals | Oudtshoorn Annie Boon,chunge@mweb.co.za
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| 07 July | | Margate airshow | KZN winter tour Brian Emmenis,057 388 2949,capital@icon.co.za
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| 07 July - 08 July | | Royal International Air Tattoo England | www.airtattoo.com Richard Arquati,Richard.arquati@rafcte.com
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| 07 July | | Silver Queen Air Rally at AFB Swartkop | Sydney Fryer,083 703 6565,sf@mobaxgroup.com
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| 09 July - 15 July | | Farnborough International Airshow | The airshow is one week earlier than usual due to the Olympic Games taking place in London. enquiries@farnborough.com www.farnborough.com
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| 14 July | | Durban Wings Club airshow | KZN winter tour John Neilon,082 485 5514,john@eastcoastsa.net
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| 21 July - 22 July | | Taildraggers to Nylstroom | Richard Nicholson,082 490 6227
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| 21 July | | SAPFA Fun Rally at Nylstroom Airfield | Frank Eckard,frank.eckard@mweb.co.za
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| 23 July - 29 July | | EAA’s annual AirVenture | to be held in Oshkosh USA. Camping on the airfield (Contact Neil). Hotels in Appleton (Contact Calvin). Neil Bowden,neil1@telkomsa.net Calvin Fabig,calvin@designer.co.za
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| 27 July - 29 July | | Hippo Pools Resort fly-in | Hoedspruit Ryan Atkinson,015 793 2088 ,082 499 7374
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| 10 August - 12 August | | Jabiru Spectacular fly-away | Sias Truter,083 456 4813,sias@dibsa.co.za
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| 16 August - 18 August | | Race of Champions and Ermelo | mini airshow Chris Briers,082 568 7988 Andre van Rooyen,082 417 0174,tolderia@gmail.com
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| 31 August - 01 September | | Bethlehem Airshow | Stefan Fourie,airshow.bethlehem@gmail.com
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| 07 September - 09 September | | Barberton airshow | CC Pocock,cc@bushair.co.za
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| 15 September | | SAPFA Fun Rally | Klerksdorp Airfield Mary de Klerk,maryd@expandingbranding.co.za
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| 15 September - 16 September | | Sport Aerobatics Club NW Regionals | Klerksdorp Annie Boon,chunge@mweb.co.za
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| 19 September - 23 September | | Africa Aerospace and Defence 2012 | to be held at AFB Waterkloof. Contact for display stands www.aadexpo.co.za Jeff van Hees,info@aadexpo.co.za
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| 29 September | | SAPFA Grand Central Airport Fun Rally | Frank Eckard,frank.eckard@mweb.co.za
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| 13 October | | SAPFA Fun Rally | at Brits Airfield Hans Schwebel,hans.s@britsgranite.co.za
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| 13 October | | Spot landing competition at Krugersdorp airfield | Paul Lastrucci,082 822 7018,tailwheel@mweb.co.za
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| 27 October - 28 October | | Sport Aerobatics Club Cape Regionals | Saldanha Annie Boon,chunge@mweb.co.za
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| 27 October | | Port Elizabeth Airshow | Dr. Crystal Watson,083 459 7758,cwatson@mweb.co.za
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| 09 November - 11 November | | EAA of SA Sun ‘n Fun | hosted by Chapters 322 and 1503 Tempe Bloemfontein Jack Onderstall 1503,082 7705505,jack@cp.bftn.co.za Trixie Heron,083 960 9268,editor@afskies.co.za
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| 01 December | | SAPFA Fun Rally | Airfield TBC Frank Eckard,frank.eckard@mweb.co.za
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| 01 December | | Sport Aerobatics Club – Ace of Base | Vereeniging Annie Boon,chunge@mweb.co.za
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Airshow organisers: please supply the details of your planned
event to African Pilot
Aviation event bookings please contact Beverley Emmenis at
(057) 388-2351
Pre & post publicity: e-mail:
editor@africanpilot.co.za Website: www.africanpilot.co.za
Details are published in the magazine, the African Pilot weekly Newsletter and
the African Pilot Website.
They serve to remind aviation enthusiasts of forthcoming events during the week
running up to the event.
Capital Sounds for sound and broadcast: Brian Emmenis: (057)
388-2351 e-mail: capital@icon.co.za
ASSA - Air Show South Africa: Website:
www.airshowsa.org.za
Information: To reserve an airshow or fly-in please book on-line at:
www.airshowsa.org.za
Contact Louise Hofmeyer: e-mail: louise@airshowsa.org.za
Cell: 083 454 1104
Management & Airshow Authorisation: Tania van den Berg - RAASA:
Tel: 011 082 1000 e-mail: display@raasa.co.za
website: www.raasa.co.za
African Pilot 'Best Airshow' award judging criteria:
- Initial planning including ASSA, Aero Club and media communication
- Professional ATC participation: arrival, airshow and departure clearances
- Suitable aircraft and vehicle parking arrangements
- Pilot, airshow and safety briefing including disaster management planning
- Display pilot and participants hospitality arrangements
- Public address systems and appropriate public broadcast entertainment
- Host organisation´s social interaction with the display teams, media and important invited guests
- Social responsibility towards the local / regional population
- Youth development programmes including aviation education
- Sales satisfaction for local and distant vendor participants
- Crowd control access, security planning and policing
- Food and beverage arrangements, including an appropriate variety of vendors
- Litter management and cleanliness of the airfield during and immediately after the event
- Overall airshow safety, including any transgressions by individual pilots
- Organiser´s airshow report to be submitted to ASSA and the Aero Club of SA
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