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tors were over the line within 10 minutes, which given the size of the files, could only Sling ZU-IBM, and first was Ryan and Chris

with one straggler that decided a visit to be checked the next day. Once all of this Shillaw in their Cirrus ZS-ACA.
Nylstroom was in order. was done the results were published – but Many thanks to the Witbank aeronautical

After all returned and were safe on the some mistakes crept in when the prize association for hosting this fantastic event,
ground, the scoring team got to work to giving information was compiled. But the providing logistical support and great meals

analyse the results. The tracks for a number scores on the leader board results are available throughout the day. Thanks to
were accurate, although some had wobbles correct (website) and the trophies granted Nigel Musgrave the safety officer, Dirk and

and three had gotten significantly lost. remain with the recipients as given. Louna de Vos for doing the scoring, Chester

Getting the results out on time then proved In the navigation accuracy category, Chandler on handicapping, Marc Robinson

to be a challenge. Changes in the scoring third place went to Jonty & Jonathan Esser with his team from Century Avionics for

system meant there were some gremlins that in their C150 ZU-BLL, in second place Phil scrutineering, Chareen Shillaw for taking
had to be fixed, and that required extra time. Wakeley and Mary de Klerk in their C210 on the role of starter, Clarissa for handing

Impending bad weather then made compet- ZS-CNY and in first place Hendrik & Jandre out competition papers to the crews and
itors depart. The planned 2pm prize-giving Loots in the Sling ZU-IHK. For the handi- Santjie White of the ARCC. Despite some

was just not going to work out. With too few cap/speed category, third place went to hiccups, the participants got airborne.

participants left at the field, it was then de- Roger Bozzoli & Nadine Brooker in their Further thank you to our sponsors, Air-

cided to postpone the prize-giving to later the Piper Arrow ZS-KFM, in second place John craft Unlimited being our signature speed

day. A small prize giving was held for the most Sayers and Jack Coetzer in their Mighty rally brand sponsor, Flightline Weekly for

creative route – which turned out to be the Mouse Harvard ZS-WSE and in first ‘Mad sponsoring the race numbers, and our team
Cessna 310 that found its way to Nylstroom, Dogs’ Von Hamman and Ron Stirk in their sponsors, Prompt Roofing, Fast Flame Laser

the trophy for the host club and the most C150 ZS-NBT. Overall winners in third place cutting, Century Avionics, Beegle Micro

enthusiastic crew which went to ZS-PJK. went to Leon Bouttell and Martin Meyer in trackers and JB Switchgear.

It was then decided to review go-pro their Harmony ZUFWS, in second went to The next Speed Rally event will be in Mid-
footage to assess any auto-pilot usage, Mike Blackburn and Steve Briggs in their delburg on the 27th of April 2021. Q
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