Jan Kempdorp Airfield

[Dobbs]

Any help with information on the questions below will be much appreciated -

I have started my flight planning for the Bundu Bash and will be needing to stop somewhere between Heilbron and Upington for a leg stretch and fuel transfer, and Jan Kempdorp is exactly on track. From Google Earth it looks like a well maintained strip, but the Google images are from 2011 so hoping that someone can respond with an update, any permission required or anythng else which we need to know about the field etc?

As an alternate between Jan Kempdorp and Upington, I see Tommy's Field and Postmasburg are not too far off track - anyone with recent information / ideas on alternates.

Only another 23 sleeps

Thanks in anticipation

[Tumbleweed]

My flight planning also shows either Jan Kempdorp but prefer to stop at Eagle Flying Academy at Hartswater if they can help with fuel or in the event with crappy weather to stay over and tackle the last 155 miles the next morning.Sadly they don't respond to e.mails.

Would be great if any assistance could be offered at either Bloemhof, Jan Kemp or Harstwater.

[Blue Max]

Ek het al baie in daardie omgewing met my trike gevlieg.
Dit is nie n kwessie waar julle gaan land nie.
Eagle Flight Acadamy is die beste.
Dawid die eienaar het my in die middel van die nag kom haal toe my aerie weggewaai het in die wind.
Daar is Ruim hangers en goed onderhoude runways met cross runways..
Daar is brandstof beskikbaar.
Google hulle en kry alle besonderhede.

[Dobbs]

Just been in touch with DJ from Eagle Flight Academy - thanks for the responses

[Tumbleweed]

Good news. .

Just recieved "

"Hope you are well.
Yes it will not be a problem at all.
We have accommodation available, as well as fuel. Meal can be provided upon prior request.
There will be no meals available over weekends.

Regards

D.J. Lubbe
CFI Eagle Flight Academy

Tel: +27 (0)53 441 2964
Cell: +27 (0)82 557 6429"

No need to stress. I can make it there with one tank and a 20 lt on the seat and have a leasurely hour and a hlf flight into Upington.