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Old 19th Nov 2003, 00:47
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In South Africa, on the Indian Ocean coast, there is a small field outside the town of Plettenberg Bay (PBZ, I think). Just about the max a/c is the J41 (but don't quote me).

The strip is on the top of a headland with a tiny building and minimal facilities. The good part is that, if you mess up, you would find the land falling away rather than getting closer but the upward moving air, from the side of the headland are very strong.

As you taxi to the stand, the meeters and the new pax are looking at you from about 50' away, in the car park, over a mesh fence that is only normal height. Very relaxed.

The views on departure/arrival are brilliant. From the ocean, over the coastal region to the foothills of the Dragensberge. The literal translation is: Dragon Mountains as they look as spiky as a Dragon's spine would be!

The best view I had was inbound to the field, jump seating in a J41 with my nephew driving. Bliss.
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