THIS DIVERSITY—spanning scenic balloon flights over Hartbeespoort Dam, the freedom of paragliding, the precision of aerobatics, and the adventure of cross-country navigation —ensures that there is something to captivate every aviation enthusiast, keeping the skies endlessly inspiring and rewarding.
Over the years, the Aero Club of South Africa and allied associations have been instrumental in promoting recreational aviation and supporting amateur-built aircraft in many ways.
Once a year, the Aeroclub acknowledges the efforts of pilots and members who have contributed to promoting sport aviation and celebrates the remarkable achievements of those who have taken flying to new heights.
Incredible skill, innovation, bravery, or exceptional lifetime dedication to promoting a cause are recognized and rewarded. By honouring technical mastery and aircraft design, they celebrate individual excellence and acknowledge businesses that have achieved groundbreaking accomplishments.
The event at The Boma at the Birchwood Conference Centre began with a warm welcome from the Master of Ceremonies, David le Roux from PilotInsure, who took to the stage to open the proceedings and introduce Vice President of The Aeroclub, Goitse Diale, who is set to assume the Chairmanship next year.
Goitse delivered a heartfelt and inspiring speech, highlighting the rich history and significance of the event while emphasizing the Aeroclub’s unwavering commitment to the growth, upliftment, and advancement of general aviation in South Africa.
Feasting ensued with a delicious selection of entrées, after which the award ceremony began.
SASCOC National Protea Colours were awarded to the incredible Jonker Sailplanes team for their achievements at the 37th and 38th World Gliding Championships held in Narromine, Australia in 2023 and Uvalde, Texas in 2024 respectively.
この記事は SA Flyer Magazine の December 2024 版に掲載されています。
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この記事は SA Flyer Magazine の December 2024 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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DECEMBER 2024
This month's column closes off 2024. The year has flown by quickly and by the time you are reading this column you will already be well through the first month of the New Year!
