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The last time the Governor-Generals Cup was awarded was in 1961. The event was held on 26/27 May 1961, the last weekend before the Republic of South Africa came into being.

2001 PTAR - Another perspective

Aero Africa report
Main event sponsors Coca¬Cola and Imperial Aviation, along with WCT, Ferreira Aviation, ATNS and Capital Sounds again made this popular event possible. This year's race, hosted by the Bloemfontein Flying Club, under the auspices of the Aero Club of South Africa, drew 41 competitors, a marked decline ascribed by organisers to the worsening economic conditions and increased operating costs, as well as perceived dissatisfaction with the handicapping system.

New Tempe, Bloemfontein

Article by Mike van Ginkel

This year's President's Trophy Air Race took place at Tempe Bloemfontein on the 14th and 15th of June in superb flying weather.

85 participants finsihed the two day race with one entry, a Cessna 210, force landing only 4kms short of the finishing line with slight damage and no injuries.

1988 State President's Trophy Air Race

IMPROVING YOUR CHANCES OF A WIN

A series of three articles written by Vic Kaiser prior to the 1988 Air Race

• Part 1
• Part 2< < <