Desert Dash in the M24
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 7:45 pm
So, after Christmas, Christine and I decided to go visit her best friend in the Boesmanland.
It so happens that her best friend is Leon Bower's daughter, Liezel. Many of you will know Leon who has a farm in the Kakamas district. He flies a Cessna 172 and a Magni M16 Gyro. His farm is about 40 miles south west of Kakamas which is about 40 miles south west of Upington slap bang in the middle of the Boesmanland. He has a lovely runway etc on his farm.
From Morningstar I decided the most direct route is to Loeriesfontein (2.5hrs) where Boet Loubser kindly arranged fuel for us (there and back) and then it is another 1.5hours direct to Leon's farm. 4 hours flying time one-way.
Herewith some pics of the trip I thought I would share with fellow aviation enthusiasts. Man, this is big sky country. I called it "Leeu Wereld" and Cx kept looking for the lions.
Thanks to Leon and Gesina, Boet and Annie, Liezel and Gary for a great getaway!
Len & Cx
It so happens that her best friend is Leon Bower's daughter, Liezel. Many of you will know Leon who has a farm in the Kakamas district. He flies a Cessna 172 and a Magni M16 Gyro. His farm is about 40 miles south west of Kakamas which is about 40 miles south west of Upington slap bang in the middle of the Boesmanland. He has a lovely runway etc on his farm.
From Morningstar I decided the most direct route is to Loeriesfontein (2.5hrs) where Boet Loubser kindly arranged fuel for us (there and back) and then it is another 1.5hours direct to Leon's farm. 4 hours flying time one-way.
Herewith some pics of the trip I thought I would share with fellow aviation enthusiasts. Man, this is big sky country. I called it "Leeu Wereld" and Cx kept looking for the lions.

Thanks to Leon and Gesina, Boet and Annie, Liezel and Gary for a great getaway!
Len & Cx