Swartkop Fly-In - Thanks McFly

[pietmeyer]

I could not make it to Swartkops Fly-Inn but when I spoke to some of the guys who already landed and heard the excitement in their voices I could tell that it was a huge success.

This day would not have been possible without Les and his meetings with the guys at Swartkop. He arranged meetings and did all the paperwork.

Thanks Les. This was something we talked about now for a long time and now I missed it. Hopefully they guys at Swartkop now see the opportunity to make lots of money and even just add to the excitement of flying by arranging this more frequently.

I am sure all feel the same. Three cheers for McFly

[wiskeyfoxtrot]

I echo Pietmeyers post,

THANKS Mcfly, that was a fantastic fly in.... we all owe you a beer or two! Could not have been better weather and what a great bunch of microlighters.
Would also like to give the ATC a big thankyou for being so accomidating with us and making this a meeting to remember!
( Sir i salute u )

Thanks guys that was a great effort by all........... ( Bantams included ! )

Later guys

[DarkHelmet]

Kudos to Les, thanks for organising this, it was AWESOME. Thanks for making the effort m8!

[Nkwazi]

Indeed, thanks Mr Mcfly. It was a great morning, pity we didnt see the Rietfontein gang. What happened

[Graham Mac]

Well Done Les
Amazing where all these trikes come out the woodwork..sky.
Swartkops ATC was great.
Thanks to Roy Carl and Rob as well for sticking to my detailed flight plan. (private joke)
to all who made a fly inn to remember

[CHARLIE WHISKEY]

Thanks to all asp mcfly for the time and org.

A day to remember.

Great ATC and the weather


Sorry Graham I missed you brew. BAX looks very attractive.

Cheers.

[cobra]

Thanks Les for organizing the event from the Microland Gang

[Graham Mac]

Thanks to all asp mcfly for the time and org.

A day to remember.

Great ATC and the weather


Sorry Graham I missed you brew. BAX looks very attractive.

Cheers.

Howzit Bennie
Looked for you when we landed but as we moved to join the group shot the pilot crowd broke.
Guess we missed being in the group shot but we were there nevertheless.
I should of looked for you in your "cowboy" hat mabe i would have found you.
Cheers Boet
Graham

[mcfly]

Hi Guys.

I humbly accept your well wishes and compliments. Thank you all!... I wish to acknowledge the following individuals who's positive attitude and co operation made the day a huge success.

Lt Col Clive Sheperd: for processing the documents and arrangements and making sure that all the pilots received their clearances.

Col Zurich: for allowing us to use the base

Gary Heydenreich: for designing the logo for the badge and his positive encouragement ongoing( all the way from Kathu, Nothern Cape))

Shirley Rudd: for going out of her way to ensure that the badge was ready at very short notice. I will most certainly make use of your service in the future AND!..recommend you to all.

Capt. Kirsten: who was in charge of the ATC on Saturday. I have yet to experience a more likable and professional ATC and most civvie ATC's could take a page out of Capt. Kirsten's book on how to control a fly-in.

To ALL the participating pilots: It was YOU guys who made the day a HUGE success. THANK YOU for doing the documents and being positive regarding the arrangements.. AND showing the "other pilots" that we CAN be just as professional on a day such as this

I will be handing over the amount of R1450.00 to Lt Col. Sheperd as a donation to the SAAF Museum. This is from the proceeds from the sale of the badges.

[Alpha]

HI All,

Well to say the least, Saturday was a triumphant success.

Les,

Thank you for all the arrangements, your frindliness and willingness to help. It was great meeting you on such an awe inspiring occasion.

The ATC was absolutely fantastic and I take my hat off to him for the way he handled that amount of aircraft...but I must say I am sure the tasted good after his shift...well done Swartkops

To all the pilots who attended, thank you for making the day a memorable one.

Regards for the northern cape...

Fly Safe

Gary