HI all, Just some space to chat about the 3 Airshows in Pretoria this year!
#1 21 May SAAF Swartkops Air Extravaganza
#2 11 June - 12 June Wonderboom airshow
#3 01 October SAAF AFB Waterkloof Airshow
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Show #1
FB group http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=110667339012339

Show #1
From Avcom
SAAF

* 2 Sqn 2 x Gripen
* 16 Sqn 2 x Rooivalk
* 17 Sqn 1 x Agusta A109 and 2 x Oryx – Air Display
* 28 Sqn 1 x C130 Air Display
* 41 Sqn 3 x C208
* 44 Sqn 1 x Casa 212
* 85 CFS 2 x Hawk

SAAF Museum

* 1 x Puma
* 1 x Allouette II
* 1 x Allouette III
* 1 x Bosbok
* 1 x Kudu
* 1 x Vampire
* 2 x Harvard
* 1 x C47 Dakota
* 1 x P166 Albatross

CFS Langebaanweg Silver Falcons – Air Display

AFB Hoedspruit 1 x Mirage III – Air Display

Civilian aircraft

* Harvard Club
* 1 x Impala
* 1 x P51 D Mustang
* Pits Specials
* SAA Boeing Formation (Possibly)
* Tiger Moth
* Cell C Harvard Team
* Motorised Para Gliders

Show #1
Promo Video 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnsfXNjDh1k&feature=player_embedded
Promo Video 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=072-sxZ9cwQ

Hey MR_X_Pta, great thread, please snap some pics for the military junkies (myself) in this forum:)
Keep us posted!

From African Pilot Newsletter 18 - 2011
Tuesday 3 May 2011

SAAF Museum airshow Saturday 21 May 2011

The South African Air Force Museum will be hosting the first airshow of the year in Pretoria , just few months before AFB Waterkloof airshow. It will be held at Swartkop Airfield alongside Old Johannesburg road in Valhalla, Pretoria , on 21 May 2011 from 09h30 to 18h00. The theme of this airshow is ‘from Canvas to Jets’. The theme was chosen to highlight the differences between the old aircraft that flew at the Swartkop Airfield and the current new types of jets. The SAAF’s first airfield, Swartkop Air Force Base grew from a few canvas hangars to many modified hangars. Swartkop is the world’s oldest Air Force Base still in operational use and this year is Zwartkop’s 90th anniversary.

In addition, the airshow which is open to the public does much to promote the SAAF and the SAAF Museum outside of civilian airshow participation. Gates will open at 07h00 and flying starts at 09h30 and continues till approximately 18h00. Entrance fee at the gate is R40 per person (adults). Children under the age of 16 years enter free. As part of the community build project or an impact on society; churches, charity organisations and schools have an opportunity to sell airshow tickets on behalf of the SAAF Museum , as a result of that they will get a profit of R5 for each ticket sold.

New Hi Tech Comms for Airshows in Africa. After seeing Safety and Flight Directors battle at airshows with radio comms Capitals Electronic Team have built a system that works. This new system has two airband and a vhf high band all interlinked. The system also has an intercom so that the safety team can work without distraction. It has been well tested and will be used at the Swartkops and Rand Airshows.

All our equipment has been checked and packed for the SWARTKOPS. mother of all airshows. Next day the GRAND Rand. If all goes well we will deploy by C130 and by road. Two huge airshows back to back. Its going to be quite a challenge for everybody.

SAAF Museum airshow Saturday 21 May 2011
The South African Air Force Museum will be hosting the first airshow of the year in Pretoria , just few months before AFB Waterkloof airshow. It will be held at Swartkop Airfield alongside Old Johannesburg road in Valhalla, Pretoria , on 21 May 2011 from 09h30 to 18h00. The theme of this airshow is ‘from Canvas to Jets’. The theme was chosen to highlight the differences between the old aircraft that flew at the Swartkop Airfield and the current new types of jets. The SAAF’s first airfield, Swartkop Air Force Base grew from a few canvas hangars to many modified hangars. Swartkop is the world’s oldest Air Force Base still in operational use and this year is Swartkop’s 90th anniversary.

In addition, the airshow which is open to the public does much to promote the SAAF and the SAAF Museum outside of civilian airshow participation. Gates will open at 07h00 and flying starts at 09h30 and continues till approximately 18h00. Entrance fee at the gate is R40 per person (adults). Children under the age of 16 years enter free. As part of the community build project or an impact on society; churches, charity organisations and schools have an opportunity to sell airshow tickets on behalf of the SAAF Museum , as a result of that they will get a profit of R5 for each ticket sold. African Pilot will be present and we would like to meet as many of our readers as possible. Please look for the blue marquee and tear drop banners that are clearly marked African Pilot .

The City of Tshwane is hosting an air show on 11 June 2011 to celebrate the 75th year of existence of Wonderboom Airport.

A full, exiting flying display program has been put together, featuring aircraft displays, stunt flying, aerobatics, formation flights, historic aircraft flights, parachute jumps, etc. On the ground, space for exhibition tents, static aircraft displays and food stalls has been allocated.

This air show celebrations will be held throughout the day on the 11th June 2011, and will be complemented by a series of fashion shows.

Entrance fees are R40 for adults and R20 for children under the age of 12.

Gates will open at 07h00.

The air display is set to kick off at 10h00.

Yak 52s, Albatrosses, L39s, Goodyear Eagle Pitts Specials, truck top landing, Flying Lions Harvards, Mazda aerobatic team, parachuting, Slick 360, Extra 300, T28 Trojan and many more surprises!

Packed Swartkop air show thrills over 40 000
May 22 2011, 5:07:00

By Janet Szabó

Perfect weather and the prospect of vintage and modern aircraft being put through their paces drew thousands of enthusiasts to Swartkop Air Field in Pretoria yesterday for the first major air show of 2011 hosted by the South African Air Force Museum.

Opening the show, Brigadier General Lennox Mzongwana took the salute on behalf of the Chief of the SAAF and received the traditional scroll from the Special Forces parachute team. This set the scene for what commentator Brian Emmenis appropriately termed an “air show South Africans will remember for a very long time”.

The skies over Swartkop reverberated to the sound of radial engines as the Harvards performed the "Tora, Tora’ Tora" routine –from the classic film of the same name about the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour - accompanied by pyrotechnics supplied by the engineer corps.

However, this was outdone by the mini war capability demonstration, which according to Emmenis was comparable to those held at the Roodewal and De Brug test ranges. This featured among others paratroopers, a helicopter assault which included two Rooivalk attack helicopters and a ground assault with armoured vehicles.

The Officer Commanding Swartkop, Lieutenant Colonel Willie Nel, dedicated this event to Lieutenant Colonel Norman Gephardt, who had been a reserve force member and volunteer at the museum until his recent death.

Thrill

The programme also included two unexpected flypasts – first an A380 Airbus belonging to Lufthansa and then an Air France passenger jet. The Silver Falcons, the SAAF aerobatics team, proved to be immensely popular with the crowds and their first appearance at the show was in the company of an SAA 737-800.

The SAAF Museum, as part of its programme to increase aviation awareness, invited 10 parties of school children to not only experience the thrill of the air show, but also to gain a better understanding of the SAAF and its requirements.

The South African Military Health Services and the South African Army exhibited their services. Major Ronel Prinsloo, one of the organisers, said that about 45 000 people came to the air show and that the SAAF were very happy with the turnout.

Organising an event of this nature took a dedicated team and a lot of planning as it involved arranging not only the flying programme and logistics but also the public participation and co-ordination with different bodies such as the South African Police and the Tshwane Municipality; after one air show they were already planning the next.

The 2011 organising team consisted of 52 SAAF staff, most of them from the museum. The fact that about two-thirds of the museum staff is either retired or reserve force members, with limited time to offer, made organizing the show more challenging.

The next major air show will take place at Pretoria’s Waterkloof Air Force Base on 1 October. This has been billed as a dress rehearsal for the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo (AAD) when it returns to Waterkloof after an eight-year absence.

^^Hey there Mr.X PTA, pics are worth a thousand words . So here goes nothing:

Swartkop Airshow in PTA this weekend

Pics courtesy of Gareth Robb and Gerhard Lourens and Adrian Munro

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Thanx Nostra .. Anyone for more pic's and info?

Thanks guys for the info and pics.

Thanx Nostra .. Anyone for more pic's and info?
Yes please!

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The air displays promise to be breathtaking, and static displays of rarely seen aircraft guarantee a spectacular day for spectators and aviation enthusiasts. A big thrill will be the landing of an aircraft on a vehicle. The air displays will be performed by seasoned pilots, and the popular Brian Emmenis and his team will entertain the crowds with their running commentaries on the displays.Visitors will be taken on helicopter flips and invited to sit in the cockpits of some of the aircraft on display. The fly-out of the approximately 300 visiting aircraft at the end of the day will certainly be a highlight, as will be the fireworks display to end off the show.The gates open at 07:00 and the show is on from 10:00 to 17:00. However, the day's festivities do not end there because rugby will be shown on big screens afterwards.
Admission is R40 and children under 12 pay R20. Please leave your pets at home.For general information please call Wonderboom Airport Management on 012 5671 188

My kinda thread!!!

From www.wonderboomairport.co.za

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he City of Tshwane is hosting an air show on 11 June 2011 to celebrate the 75th year of existence of Wonderboom Airport.

A full, exiting flying display program has been put together, featuring aircraft displays, stunt flying, aerobatics, formation flights, historic aircraft flights, parachute jumps, etc. On the ground, space for exhibition tents, static aircraft displays and food stalls has been allocated.

This air show celebrations will be held throughout the day on the 11th June 2011, and will be complemented by a series of fashion shows.

Entrance fees are R40 for adults and R20 for children under the age of 12.

Gates will open at 07h00.

The air display is set to kick off at 10h00.

Yak 52s, Albatrosses, L39s, Goodyear Eagle Pitts Specials, truck top landing, Flying Lions Harvards, Mazda aerobatic team, parachuting, Slick 360, Extra 300, T28 Trojan and many more surprises!

Vendor Documents:

Various stand options are available, as detailed in the documents below. The exhibitions will be housed in tents erected on Charlie Apron. Vendors should download and complete the below documents and return to Wonderboom Airport Management.

Airshow 2011 Vendor Pack
Street Vendor Requirements
Further Details:

For further details, contact:

Sue Kaluza
Telephone: 012-567-1188
E-mail: suek@wonderboomairport.co.za

http://www.wonderboomairport.co.za/docs/Airshow_2011_VendorPack.pdf

Wonderboom Airshow Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=154717554594617

From http://www.tshwane.gov.za/AboutTshwane/NewsandEvents/news/Pages/Wonderboom-Air-Show-2011.aspx

Wonderboom Airport celebrates its 75th year in aviation with an air show on 11 June.
The air displays promise to be breathtaking, and static displays of rarely seen aircraft guarantee a spectacular day for spectators and aviation enthusiasts. A big thrill will be the landing of an aircraft on a vehicle. The air displays will be performed by seasoned pilots, and the popular Brian Emmenis and his team will entertain the crowds with their running commentaries on the displays.
Visitors will be taken on helicopter flips and invited to sit in the cockpits of some of the aircraft on display. The fly-out of the approximately 300 visiting aircraft at the end of the day will certainly be a highlight, as will be the fireworks display to end off the show.
The gates open at 07:00 and the show is on from 10:00 to 17:00. However, the day's festivities do not end there because rugby will be shown on big screens afterwards.
Admission is R40 and children under 12 pay R20. Please leave your pets at home.
The programme features, for instance, Yack 52s; Albatrosses; L39s; Goodyear Eagle Pitt Specials; a truck-top landing; Flying Lions; Harvards; a Slick 360; the Mazda aerobatics team; parachuting; Glen Dell in an Xtra 300 and T28 Trojan, as well as commercial aircraft showing their manoeuvrability.
The history of Wonderboom Airport
Wonderboom Airport was established by the former City Council of Pretoria as an airfield on a 342-hectare site on the farm Wonderboom in 1936, and was opened for air traffic in 1937. Development was slow, however, and two years later the airfield still consisted of a grass airstrip, a hangar and two fuel pumps. The Pretoria North airfield, as it was known until 1940, became the new base for the Pretoria Light Aircraft Company (PLACO) and the Pretoria Flying Club. These two organisations managed the airfield, although it remained municipal property. From 1939 to 1940, PLACO continued training pilots at Wonderboom for the government, and also undertook charter work. Following the outbreak of World War II in September 1939, the Department of Defence took over the airport and the aircraft for military purposes. In December 1939, Prime Minister Smuts offered some facilities in South Africa for the establishment of flying training schools for RAF and SAAF pilots and aircrew. An agreement to this effect, the Joint Air Training Scheme in South Africa (JATS), was signed between the British Air Mission and the South African Defence Force on 23 June 1940. Wonderboom Airport became the home of No 3 Air School and offered elementary flying training.
For general information and accreditation particulars, please contact the Wonderboom Airport Management on 012 567 1188, or send an email to lugvaart@gmail.com. Also visit www.wonderboomairport.co.za.
For radio interviews please contact Wouter Botes at 082 769 1389. For media accreditation for the day please forward the names of the journalist and photographer to Antoinette Mostert at AntoinetteM@tshwane.gov.za.

Wonderboom will host a variety of aircraft and the flying programme is full!

There will also be a fire works display in the evening,so the public are encouraged to come and enjoy the whole day.

Pre-paid tickets will be available from Tuesday 7 June.
Sorry,only cash will be accepted and no credit cards for the pre-paid tickets.
Enquiries regarding the per-paid tickets can be made at the following telephone No. 012 567 1188.

Photographers ( media and professional) wishing to attend the show must accredited with ASSA and/or RAASA or a valid press card.
Photographers must be identifiable with Lime-green jackets/bibs.
Only marshallers will be allowed to wear the Orange dayglo bibs.
This will be strictly enforced and a sincere request is made that all the photographers comply.

As mentioned the flying programme is full.
Please note that the programme is subject to change as aircraft do become un-servicable at the most inappropriate time!

The Warbird Formation Team will be taking part with the Yak52's,P166 Albatross,Chipmunk's,L39's.
Other teams include the Goodyear Eagles ( Pitts),C172 ( CC),Tiger Moth,Flying Lions,Gabriel Pitts,Mazda Team,Su29,Slick 360,BP Extra 300,Red Bull Extra 300,T28,Snakes Formation,Bell Huey,Kodiak Quest,P750,TBM850,Airbus 319,Raven,P 51,P51 (2nd aircraft),Sea Fury,Impala,Vampire,Oryx,Alo111,DC3,SAPS Airwing.

All visiting aircraft must be in by 9:30 with a departure slot at 17:00.

The tower will be manned from 06:00 to 20:00,and there will be ground frequency also.
The ground frequency will be made available shortly.

WONDERBOOM AIRSHOW 2011
Celebrating Wonderboom Airport’s 75th Year of Existence


AIRSHOW PROGRAM
Saturday 11th June 2011



07h00 Gates open
10h00 – 12h00 Air Display
12h00 – 13h00 Speeches & lunch
13h00 – 17h00 Air display
17h00 – 18h00 Visiting aircraft depart
18h00 Pyrotechnic & firework display (weather permitting)

A list of participating aircraft is attached. These are confirmed participants, but there could always be one or two changes, either more or less.

There will be exhibition stands, a variety of food vendors, beer tent with large screen TV for the rugby, kiddies playpark, helicopter and DC3 flips, aircraft on static display, competitions, etc. that will ensure a full, exiting and enjoyable day!

We are looking forward to seeing you there.

WONDERBOOM AIRSHOW 2011
Saturday 11th June 2011

Participating aircraft:

3 x YAK52
2 x Italian Piaggio - Albatros
3 x DH Chipmunk
2 x L39
Goodyear Eagles 3 x Pitts
C 172
Tiger Moth
Bakkie Landing
Flying Lions 4 x Harvards
Gabriel 4 x Pitts Specials
Mazda Aerobatic Team
Sukhoi 29
Slick 360
BP Xtra 300
Red Bull Xtra 300
T28
Snakes formation
Bell Huy
Kodiak Quest
P750
TBM 850
EMB 120
Raven
Impala
Vampire SAAF
Orix SAAF
Alouette III SAAF
Paragliding
DC 3
Skydiving
Model aircraft display

Some more info for those flying in on the Wonderboom Show day
http://www.wonderboomairport.co.za/docs/airshow_2011_arr_dep_procedures.pdf

Air Force Base Waterkloof AIRSHOW and Lifestyle Expo 2011

The Air Force Base Waterkloof AIRSHOW and Lifestyle Expo 2011, will ensure a full day of family fun and excitement within the lifestyle expo (indoor and outdoor) and is also a perfect opportunity to host clients, suppliers and VIP guests within the various hospitality areas.

This first time event which is in conjunction with the South African Air Force, is not only an Air Show but will incorporate all things associated with a fine lifestyle.

The event is expected to attract in excess of 50 000 visitors.

Saturday 1 October 2011

Time
08h00 - 17h00

Where
Waterkloof Airforce Base
Pretoria, South Africa
Entrance Fee
R50.00 (Adult)
R20.00 (Children under 12 and pensioners)

From http://www.jacarandafm.com
Flying is something most of us can only do in our dreams.

Come see how the pros do it at the Waterkloof Airshow and Lifestyle Expo at Waterkloof on Saturday, 1 October 2011, from 8am to 5pm.

Feel the power of the South African Air Force's official fighter jet the Gripen, the Hawk and the Rooivalk. Be amazed by the Silver Falcon aerobatic team and much more at the South Africa Air Force's most prestigious and largest aviation event!

Bring the whole family and enjoy spectacular aerial performances and find something for everyone at the exclusive lifestyle expo, focussing on various aviation and general lifestyle categories including: outdoor and adventure, hobbies, exclusive vehicles and more!

Tickets cost R50 for adults and R20 for children and pensioners and are available at Computicket or at the gate on the day.

Visit www.waterkloofairshow.co.za for more.

:banana::banana: Almost There! Come 1st October , I big possibility of USAF participation! :banana::banana: