PTAR 2005 – Stayers Trophy

2005 Imperial Bank President’s Trophy Air Race How to win the Stayers Trophy Article by Viv After much encouragement and persuasion from George Brink, which included the phrase, “it’s the most fun you can have with your headset on”, being said,...

2005 PTAR – Logger analysis

2005 Imperial Bank President’s Trophy Air Race Held at Tempe, Bloemfontein – 26 to 28 May 2005 Analysis of Logger Tracks By Chris Booysen Air Observer GPS loggers were used both for the test flying of aircraft with inadequate history as well as being...

2004 President’s Trophy Air Race

President´s Trophy Air Race Pietersburg Civil, Polokwane – 10 to 12 June 2004 By Chris Booysen The 2004 President’s Air Race was run from the Pietersburg Civil Airfield (FAPI). The change of venue from Tempe was a refreshing one. While it was a long trip...

2004 PTAR – Route

Day 1 From To Distance Nm Cumulative Distance Polokwane Giyani 74.5 74.5 Giyani Mussina 66.9 141.4 Mussina Alldays 55.0 196.4 Alldays Mokopane 93.5 289.9 Mokopane Polokwane 33.2 323.1 Day 2 From To Distance Nm Cumulative Distance Polokwane Tzaneen 46.5 46.5 Tzaneen...

2004 PTAR – Full Result

2004 President’s Trophy Air Race Held at Pietersburg Civil, Polokwane – 10 to 12 June 2004 Total Distance: 649.50 Nautical Miles   Pos Race No A/c Reg Aircraft HP H/Cap Knots Gain(-) Loss Speed Knots Pilot Navigator Province Club 01 30 ZS-VYI Grumman...