EAA 2018 FLY AWAY & CONVENTION

EAA Convention & AGM 2018 at FAVY

27 April – 29 April 2018
Vryheid Airfield, KwaZulu Natal

The EAA of SA is pleased to be hosted by Vryheid Wings Club for our 2018 Covention.
As we will be planning the required facilities based on the expected participation, we ask that you please register your intentions in order that we can plan as best possible for your needs.

This year, we wil include an Air Display, great Information Forums, Competitions and an opportinuty to socialise with fellow members and aviation enthusiasts. We would like to make all the arrangements, and ensure that we plan for your participation as best possible. In order for us to do this, we would appreciate you indicating your intentions by pre-registering. This allows us the opportunity to plan for catering, space, camping, etc.
All persosn involved in aviation are welcome to participate but if you are an EAA member and you pre-regist for this event and you attend, you will also be entered into the lucky draw for a trip to Oshkosk camping experience with AAT. T&Capply.


Goodyear Eagles Aerobatic Team Display scheduled for

Saturday 28 April

Win a Trip to Oshkosh Camping Experience

In return for registering , you will be rewarded with a lucky draw entry ticket and stand a chance to win a trip to Oshkosh.

Join in the Rally

Contestants will all get a goodie bag and top places will win a range of prizes !

Spot Landing

Show us your best landing and stand a chance to won a great prize.

Sign up to have your Aircraft Judged

This is not just for the prestige of knowing that your aircraft has been assembled immaculately but also

The Flying Club/Airfield with the Best attendance will also win an award for the Airfield

In addition to the Chapter with the best attendance, a prize will be awarded to the best attending Airfield/Club.

Please don’t forget to Register so that we know you will be attending

Please Register Online so that we can plan accordingly. There are no existing facilities in place for this event. We will gladly put all that is required in place, however we really need you to let us know when you are joining us please.


Will be issued for this event. Air Traffic Control will be in place on Friday afternoon and Saturday. Details will be communicated closer to the event.

Don’t forget to bring along your own chocks and tie downs. We will update on our view of the weather closer to the event, however all pilots should ensure that they are aware of the weather for their route !

EAA AMO, Skyworx has committed to being at the venue in case assistance is required. Basic services will be facilitated.

Fuel will be supplied at the Airfield including Avgas and Mogas (on request) at this stage. Fuel will be available at a discounted rate


Draft Programme

Remember our events are open to everyone however you need to be an EAA member to place in the Aircraft Judging Competition or be entered into the Oshkosh Competition.

Friday 27th April 2018

All day Arrivals
12h30 Young Eagles flights
17h30-22h00 Casual dinner braai
ATC will be in operation on Friday afternoon

Saturday 28th April 2018

All day Arrivals
ATC in operation from 08h00-17h 00
07h00-11h00 Breakfast
08h30 Official Opening by EAA President
08h45-15h00 Fun Rally (briefing from 08h45 and flights depart from 09h30/10h00)
09h30-15h00 Aircraft Judging Contest
10h00-15h00 Information Forums with guest speakers
11h15-12h30 Spot Landing Contest for non Rally entrants
12h00-15h00 Casual lunch available at the airfield
15h00- 16h00 Air Display by the Goodyear Eagles Aerobatics Team
16h00 -17h00 AGM for EAA Members
17h00-18h30 Free time
18h30-19h00 Dinner arrivals at Airfield
19h00-23h00 Awards Dinner including EAA National Awards, Fun Rally, Spot Landing & Aircraft Judging Awards.

Sunday 29th April 2018

07h00-11h00 Breakfast available at the airfield
Departures. Members are welcome to stay on and depart at leisure. No ATC in operation


Flying Activities

Apart from an awesome GoodYear Eagles Aerobatic Air Display on Saturday, we also have the following lined up and trust that you will indicate your participation on the sign up form :

  • EAA Young Eagles activity with local selected scholars on Friday afternoon
  • Adventure Rally on Saturday
  • Spot Landing Contest
  • Information Sharing and Interesting Forums
  • Aircraft Judging Competition
  • Static Aircraft Displays (they can fly but they will be on the ground for you to admire !)

We already have a number of aircraft committed and you can expect to see – Bathawk to Bearhawk, Navion, L29, Dakota, Pitts Special, Bell Classic 1947 and many more…. let us know about your special aircraft.

Young Eagles Program on Friday 27th April 12h30-

Vryheid High School has been approached and learners will be selected based on academic merit. The school was happy to receive us as a career guidance session yesterday, where Karl Jensen was asked to speak to the group of students. There were lots of questions and a lot of interest shows.

Ladies Activity

For the ladies that would like to be involved in assisting with a dinner décor, there will be a small craft area set up for them to work from 10h00-15h00 preparing the table centre pieces.

The aim is to auction these off during dinner in order to raise funds for the Vryheid SPCA. While we appreciate that not everyone may want to return home in their aircraft with “table décor”, the works will be unique and the aim is for the ladies to relax and enjoy some craft work, a few glasses (bottles) of wine.

Come on ladies, join in !


Accommodation & Transport

Lists of accommodation establishments have been issued and are available on the EAA website.

Camping facilities are available at the Airfield with suitable ablution facilities. Please let us know if you are coming along and camping so that we can ensure that there are sufficient facilities in place.

Transport

Local transport to / from accommodation establishments in the town will be available at a nominal fee.

Here’s your chance to grab a seat on a Rovos Rail DC 3! Seats are limited to 20 passengers, so get your booking in early!! A donation towards costs of only R 1 250 gets you your seat on this classic aircraft.
Flight will depart from Rand Airport on Friday 27th April and return Sunday 29th April. This is a long weekend – so no excuse you have to work!
To book your seat please email Neil neil1@telkomsa.net

Meals

BRAAI AT THE VRYHEID AIRFIELD ON FRIDAY EVENING On Friday evening 27th April, the Clubhouse will be catering for this as part of a welcome to all attendees. This will start at 17h00 at an estimated cost of R150.00 pp (To Be Confirmed). They will cater accordingly to the arrivals we expect.


Please register and book for the Awards Dinner on Saturday evening. This will take place at the Airfield at this stage. Exact cost to be confirmed. The estimated cost is expected to be R300 per person. Once the cost is communicated, you will have an opportunity to confirm by making payment.
AWARDS DINNER BOOKING ARE ESSENTIAL PLEASE. BOOKINGS WILL CLOSE WHEN FULLY SUBSCRIBED OR ON 27th APRIL, WHICHEVER IS REACHED SOONER.
Airfield catering will be available Friday afternoon and Saturday

 

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