GALLERY: Aerobatics spectacle at Virginia Airport draws thousands
Spectators were treated to the thrilling sounds and aerobatics of world-class pilots throughout the day.
VIRGINIA Airport played host to the Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics which featured a star-studded line-up of local and international aerobatic pilots with eight of the world’s top pilots performing a series of breathtaking manoeuvres.
Spectators were treated to the thrilling sounds and aerobatics of world-class pilots as they executed their manoeuvres with speed and precision.
In the end, it was Australian pilot Aarron Deliu who was crowned champion after his performances with South Africa’s Nigel Hopkins and Barrie Eeles taking second and third respectively.
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Mount Edgecombe resident and organiser of the event, Roger Deare, said the spectacle was about bringing aerobatics to a new audience.
“It was a fantastic spectacle for the fans and those new to the sport. Spectators had prime views with Virginia Airport being the central arena,” he said.
Deare added that the pilots’ technical manoeuvres were analysed by a panel of Sport Aerobatic Club of South Africa judges.
The event was also internationally recognised by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) in affiliation with the Sport Aerobatic Club of South Africa.
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