Looks like the Cape Town Gyronauts have got their stuff together for the Overberg Airshow fly-in!
So far we have 6 gyros (4 Magni's, 1 Sycamore, 1 RAF) all flying there together on the Friday. :D
Overberg - prepare to be invaded by the whirly-birds!
We'll all be staying at my house in Arniston. Any Microlighters there that weekend are more than welcome to come and join us for a social braai on Saturday evening!
PM me for details!
Dave
Gyros invading Overberg Airshow!
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Gyros invading Overberg Airshow!
Last edited by Learjet on Fri Oct 19, 2007 3:52 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Well, the gyros certainly invaded! But only just! Friday departure was looking doubtful, but a nice break in the weather and an open Sir Lowry's Pass had 6 gyros wheels-up from FASH and zipping along the coast from Kleinmond to Pearly Beach with a 40 mph tail-wind! Our planned lunch stop at Pearly Beach was cut short with some rain clouds chasing us, so we "gapped it" for Bredasdorp and FAOB.
The gaggle of gyros (6 Magnis, a Sycamore and a RAF) certainly attracted some attention - not only from the public, but also from other pilots who were clearly quite impressed at how these little gyros had buzzed in quite happily despite the windy conditions!
Th airshow itself was spectacular - the air-to-air live missile firings were definately the highlight of the event! Really amazing to watch - especially the twilight firing on Friday evening. Big thank-you and compliments to TFDC for hosting such a wonderful airshow. Each one seems to get better and better every year! :D
The gaggle of gyros (6 Magnis, a Sycamore and a RAF) certainly attracted some attention - not only from the public, but also from other pilots who were clearly quite impressed at how these little gyros had buzzed in quite happily despite the windy conditions!
Th airshow itself was spectacular - the air-to-air live missile firings were definately the highlight of the event! Really amazing to watch - especially the twilight firing on Friday evening. Big thank-you and compliments to TFDC for hosting such a wonderful airshow. Each one seems to get better and better every year! :D
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WOW!! - What an airshow!!
I have been to many many airshows over the years. (Mainly because I have been around for so damn long .. lol) This airshow was simply the most impressive I have ever been to. Finnished and Klaar. Aside from the first air-to-air firing of a missile at a public air show EVER (not once... THREE times!) the jets, helicopter and military pyrotechnic displays were just astounding! The spirit of cameraderie was tangible amongst everyone and the spectacular scenery on the way there and back really made it a weekend to remember. I didn't take many pictures but will certainly post what I have soon. Lets see more pics yes!
Len
Ps... One of the local farmworkers, looking astounded, commented that he never knew there were so many white people! (LOL)
Len
Ps... One of the local farmworkers, looking astounded, commented that he never knew there were so many white people! (LOL)
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