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Welcome to SA Power Flying
Welcome to the SA Power Flying Association, a community of aviation enthusiasts that are passionate about recreational flying in South Africa. If you are bored of the $100 burger or breakfast runs to the same old airfields, then we have great news for you. SA Power…
UCAR 2010
The day finally dawned and the rain gods let up enough and the race was on! The 2010 on again off again Unlimited Challenge Air Race at Witbank (eMalahleni) was given the green light and it happened as well as expected. Sadly a large number of competitors pulled out…
SA050
Number SA050 Class C (Aeroplanes) Sub Class C1-g (Landplanes: weight 9,000 kg to less than 12,000 kg) Group III (Jet) Type of Record Speed over a Closed Course of 500 kilometres Course/Location Johannesburg – Kimberley- Johannesburg (South Africa) Performance…
Brits Fly-in – 13 November 2010
Brits Airfield welcomed 35 airplanes on Saturday 13 November to celebrate the Peter Hengst Memorial Day. Peter was a loyal and active member of Brits Flying Club for many years, and the project is held annually in his honour. His wife, Crystal, was present, preparing…
Pietersburg Civil Airport Fun Rally – 18 September 2010
By Jonty Esser On the 18th of September 2010 a fun filled flying competition took place at Pietersburg Civil Airport, with competitors coming from as far as Gauteng and Hoedspruit. These fun rallies are hosted by SAPFA (South African Powered Flight Association) and…
Grand Central Fun Rally – 4 September 2010
By Cally Eckard Grand Central, with its olde-worlde air and historic significance was a perfect location for a rally designed to fly over some of our rich and famous locations. From Nelson Mandela Bridge to Soccer City, over luscious golf courses, and from townships…
SA049
Number SA049 Class C (Aeroplanes) Sub Class C1-b (Landplanes: weight 500 kg to less than 1,000 kg) Group I (Internal combustion) Type of Record Speed over Recognised Course Course/Location Cape Town (South Africa) – Kimberley (South Africa) Performance 366.7…