Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

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Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Postby pietmeyer » Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:45 am

Hi Guys

The Botswana air show is on 26 July and seems like it will be huge this year. Last year was a big success and they promise more fun this year. Camping facilities available with ablution and hot showers. Matsieng airfield is just north Gaborone and customs and immigration is available on site so not needed to fly to Gabs at all.

Anybody planning to go? I have booked my camp site and am ready for this vhpy vhpy vhpy I will be leaving the Saturday morning early from Wonderboom to Pilanesberg on to Matsieng returning Sunday via Gabs for a quick fuel stop and coffee as it is middle of winter and I will be making use of some liquid courage the night before to stay warm (!!) (^^) (^^) (^^)

For the GT guys and Savannah and SkyJeep guys, it should be about an 90 minute flip from Pilanesberg to the show.

for more info and reservations, check out

http://www.botswanaairshow.com

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Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Postby Suesing » Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:31 am

Piet i just love the way you zoot all over the show. One of these days will be joining you
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Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Postby Rudolph » Sun Apr 06, 2014 10:58 pm

I am also booked.
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Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Postby pietmeyer » Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:54 pm

Lekker Rudolph. (^^) Sien uit na die trip. Ek werk aan nog so n paar mense om saam te vlieg

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Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Postby Tumbleweed » Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:47 pm

Looks enticing. :)

ZU Authority To Fly permit waivered, camping- own tent @ R300 incl airshow ticket, secure parking, braaipacks and booze available.
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Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Postby pietmeyer » Wed Jun 11, 2014 5:32 pm

So the time is getting closer (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^)

How many has booked so far for this show? I am in Botswana at this moment and see advertisements all over for the show. Seems like it is going to be a big event

My site is booked vhpy vhpy vhpy vhpy vhpy
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Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Postby Baitbird » Sat Jun 21, 2014 9:02 pm

Tumbleweed wrote:
ZU Authority To Fly permit waivered.
Confirmed ????
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Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Postby mak » Sat Jun 21, 2014 9:29 pm

Baitbird wrote:
Tumbleweed wrote:
ZU Authority To Fly permit waivered.
Confirmed ????
Not confirmed yet, I think we will only know next week.

+- R 1500-00 for ATF for a single return flight is a bit steep.
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Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Postby Tumbleweed » Sun Jun 22, 2014 7:27 am

Officially, as of now, the Permit To Fly fee has not been waivered, as expected. Am expecting an official response soon.
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Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Postby Baitbird » Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:19 am

Depending on what happens with the Paperwork/NTCA, I am interested in going.

Lets see what happens closer to the time.
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Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Postby LDV » Thu Jul 03, 2014 6:00 am

Any news Leon ? The meeting with Botswana CAA to discuss the waive of the ATF was held yesterday , 2nd July.
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Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Postby Tumbleweed » Thu Jul 03, 2014 7:24 am

No news. Definately not paying 2 grand to sleep in my own tent.
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Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Postby pietmeyer » Fri Jul 04, 2014 10:05 am

From Botswana Flying Safari info, the fees have been wavered. Just file flight plan and go (^^) (^^)
Also see the topic in Avcom. Now no reason not to go vhpy
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Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Postby pietmeyer » Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:57 am

Botswana International Airshow 26 July 2014 Matsieng Aerodrome

Yes, its official, the P1200 fee for ZU (NTCA) aircraft intending to visit the Airshow has been waived. This only applies to bona fide Airshow visiting aircraft. The required permit has still to be applied for.

The contact person at CAAB is:
Mr Oageletse Masalila
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Tel: (+ 267)368-8200 (Switchboard) (+267)368-8236 (Direct)
Mobile:(+267) 75484247/ (+267)71557970
Fax: (+ 267) 391-3121/393-0165
Email:omasalila@caab.co.bw

Kindly obtain the required documentation from him asap. I can also help: hentie@dewetdrilling.co.bw

There will be Customs and Immigration at Matsieng Aerodrome from 25 July 2014 to 27 July 2014 for a direct fly in. File your flight plans to FBSK and on handover to Gaborone Approach (128.20) request redirecting to Matsieng for the Airshow. Hentie de Wet
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Re: Botswana Air Show 26 July 2014

Postby Tumbleweed » Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:15 pm

E.mailed docs for NTCA Permit To Fly Thursday and today reivieved my Permit To Fly.

Well done Botswana.

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