MISASA Africa Cup - Hazyview September 2012 By Willie Bodenstein In 1987 the South African microlight fraternity wanted to compete in the World Championships in France and so selected a team to compete. Sadly because of the apartheid regime in the country at the time the French rejected the application. The solution then was to hold a competition and invite pilots from the African continent to compete. This was to take place in Lesotho, one pilot from Swaziland attended and the rest were South African. These days the competition is hosted to introduce pilots new and old alike to the enjoyment of competition flying. The event was held in Hazyview South Africa where the scenery is spectacular and the flying is even better. Overall Winners 1st place: Hendrik Loots with 2200 points 2nd place: Theunis Botha with 2180 points 3rd Place: Nico Willemse with 2100 points First Time pilots 1st place: Etteine Brown with 1630 points 2nd place: Gavin vd Berg & Rafiek Sallie with 1580 points 3rd place: Conrad du Preez with 1400 points Other Awards During the Event Airmanship: Chris Hare Ribbon Cutting: Nico Willemse 4 minute circuit: Hendrik Loots Spot Landing: Paul van Schalkwyk Flour bombing: Paul van Schalkwyk Gees: Paul van Schalkwyk

Events 2012 Microlight and Lightsport MISASA

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