by Frank Eckard | Jan 27, 2024 | Articles Rally
SAPFA Rand Airport Challenge Navigation Rally 2024 By Russell Dixon-Paver 27.01.2024This was the 20th edition of this fun event! As per tradition and for this time of year, weather was expected to become stormy later in the day, but more of that later. The event base...
by Frank Eckard | Nov 17, 2023 | Articles Rally
Flying aces Alewyn Burger and Steve van der Merwe piloted the ‘Bok plane’ to the various city parades 17 NOVEMBER 2023 by MARK ETHERIDGE When the World Cup-winning Springbok rugby side embarked on a countrywide trophy tour on their return from France, precious few...
by Frank Eckard | Jul 31, 2023 | Articles Rally
The 23rd FAI World Rally Flying Championships 2023 The 23rd World Rally Flying Championships was held in Mâcon, France, from 31 July to 04 August 2023. A total of 45 teams from 12 countries were present, and South Africa was represented by 4 teams, Alewyn Burger and...
by Frank Eckard | May 6, 2023 | Articles Speed Rally
Bona Bona leg one of this year’s four planned Speed Rallies By Willie Bodenstein 06.05.2023 Roger’s speedy PA28R201T Piper Turbo Arrow III Mark de Jongh and Roger Brozzoli Steven Briggs and Mike Blackburn The airfield at the lodge Rand Airport, Gauteng...
by Frank Eckard | Mar 25, 2023 | Articles Rally
National Rally Flying Championships 2023 – Leg Two – Brakpan By Pam Russell. Photos by Willie Bodenstein 25.03.2023 Competition Director / Route Planner – Pam Russell Safety Officer / Scorer – Antony Russell Landing Judge / Jury – Frank...
