General Information

The 2008 President's trophy Air Race will be run from the Witbank Airfield, eMalahleni Airfield on 29 to 31 May 2008.

Entry forms are now available

The race is run in compliance with the "Official rules and regulations" compiled in conjunction with the FAI Sporting Code and the South African Power Flying Association (SAPFA). The distance is approximately 300 - 350 NM on each of the 2 race days.

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Program (all times local)

• Wednesday 28 May 2008
  • ARRIVAL OF OFFICIALS
  • 10h30 Test flights if possible
  • 13h00 Lunch
  • 14h00 Test flights

• Thursday 29 May 2008
  • 09h00 Officials Briefing
  • 09h30 Test flights
  • 09:30 Registration - Race numbers, handouts, etc
  • 12h00 Arrival of final aircraft
  • 14h00 Test flights
  • 17h00 General Briefing in marquee
    • Welcome note by the Director
    • General procedures
    • Safety Officer
    • Meteorology representative

• Friday 30 May 2008
  • 07h30 Breakfast at Witbank/ Officials Briefing
  • 08h30 Pre Race Briefing in marquee and issuing of loggers
  • 10h00 Official Opening of the Race by the Executive Mayor
  • 16h00 Officials meeting
  • 17h00 General Briefing in marquee
    • Welcome note by the Director
    • General procedures
    • Safety Officer
    • Meteorology representative

• Saturday 27 May 2006
  • 08h30 Pre Race briefing
  • 10h00 Official start of 2nd day race
  • 15h00 Officials meeting
  • 19h30 Prize giving Dinner - Strictly Formal at Ridge Casino

• 1 June 2008
  • Departure - at leisure