perceval
3rd Nov 2002, 11:30
for all of you who weren't there , we had a new edition of the Nairobi airshow , the first after a five year gap .For all of us flying in kenya , it was a nice w-end , a welcome change to the daily routines of wilson airport and an example of good things to come in the future . As published in SA press (always quick to criticize) , it was indeed small and had a couple of organisation mishap , but nothing more than teething problems .Static displays included a couple of oldies (ubiquitous DC3 , Rarer french Max Holste 1152 Broussard ..) , Homebuilds , gyrocopter and a selection of small and medium transports .Flying exhibs were fun with loads of low passes from our charter and airline jocks , aerobatics , skydiving , heli works (squirrels ,enstrom and even the police MI 17 )... and of course some joy rides for the kids and the bigger ones courtesy of airkenya and some local charters .
All safe , entertaining and well done despite the presence of birds around the runways and the fact that the airport (HKNW) had to remain open for the rest of us still working .
At the end , on the sunday we had a sundowner low pass by an unexpected RAF KC130 (Cheers guys) followed by a nice fireworks display . Basically a good day out . Thanks to the organisers ,the ATC and all the Kenyans and other pilots involved .
For the future , bigger and better is planned , and we need more involvement from all around africa and beyond , Everybody welcome ...
All safe , entertaining and well done despite the presence of birds around the runways and the fact that the airport (HKNW) had to remain open for the rest of us still working .
At the end , on the sunday we had a sundowner low pass by an unexpected RAF KC130 (Cheers guys) followed by a nice fireworks display . Basically a good day out . Thanks to the organisers ,the ATC and all the Kenyans and other pilots involved .
For the future , bigger and better is planned , and we need more involvement from all around africa and beyond , Everybody welcome ...