Jeauvan du Plessis is ready for take-off. Photo: Alanicka Lotriet.
The Krugersdorp Flying Club hosted another spectacular annual flying competition at the Jack Taylor Airfield on Saturday 21 July.
The competition consisted of two categories, namely Spot Landing and Static Aircraft Display. According to club committee member and function organiser, Ian Morison, aircraft capable of similar speeds were divided into groups of four in the Spot Landing competition.
Ago Pereira is ready for the competition to start. Photo: Alanicka Lotriet.
The pilots competed against each other to see who could land his/ her aircraft closest to the line on the runway.
“We had 35 entries in the Spot Landing competition, plus quite a few categories in which prizes could be won,” he said.
Hansie van der Merwe won the Certified Single Category in his ZS-CIL C175. Photo: Alanicka Lotriet.
The Spot Landing competition results are as follows:
• Overall Member Winner: Graeme McCarthy
• Second Prize Member Winner: Kim Pratley
• Third Prize Member Winner: Brian Davidson
• Best Female Pilot Winner: Celia Lastrucci
• Best Student Pilot Winner: Ciara Huntley
• Greaser (Best Landing) Winner: Roel Stausebach
• Non-member Winner: Karl Jensen
The Static Aircraft Display Competition results are as follows:
• Certified Single Category: Hansie van der Merwe
• Non-Certified Home Built Category: Jerimi Venter
It was not only a day for the pilots to put their skills to the test – it was also an opportunity for all aircraft lovers and youngsters to explore the thrilling world of aviation.
Hansie van der Merwe and Jerry Venter are ready for the competition. Photo: Alanicka Lotriet.
Ian and the rest of the committee would like to thank each and every person who made the event possible and would like to invite them to attend next year’s competition.
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