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 Tarryn Myburgh | Jul 20, 2023 | Articles Rally
by Willie Bodenstein The PTAR, first held in 1937, then called the Governor’s Cup, coincided with the opening of the new Durban airport at Stamford Hill. Over the years it has evolved into a two-day race handicap race the aim of which is to go as fast as you...
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...
by Frank Eckard | Mar 11, 2023 | Articles Rally
National Rally Championship 2023 – Western Cape Leg By Pete van der Spek 11.03.2023 A view across the airfield A grey morning greeted the competitors at Stellenbosch airfield on Saturday 11 March. A cold front had moved over Cape Town and the remnants were just...
by Frank Eckard | Jan 28, 2023 | Articles Rally
Rand Airport Challenge 2023 By Pamela Russell (Photos by Willie Bodenstein) 28.01.2023 Participants and organizers The Rand Airport Challenge kicked off the SAPFA Rally calendar for this year in unprecedented fashion for this particular event – with a perfect...
