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Old 3rd Aug 2009, 01:49
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Sultan Ismail
 
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Well then, I see no votes for Durban!

Not surprising.

I spent many years in Worcester amid the scenery of the Cape mountain ranges. To open the curtains in the morning and see the Matroosberg or Brandenberg mountains against a clear blue sky was stimulating and then a day amongst the vineyards and orchards of the Breede River and Hex River Valleys, magic.

It was a regular outing on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon to take our Cessna 172 from Worcester Airfield at 630ft msl up over the Du Toits Kloof Mountains, climbing to 6,500ft before a gentle descent over Paarl into D.F. Malan Airport, what was, now Cape Town International.

The aircraft would be directed to the main apron next to a SAA 707 or 727 and we would walk across the apron to the terminal building for tea and cake. No security, no Hi-vis vests, no drama.

A beautiful part of the world to fly in with dramatic scenery in every direction.

As Flying Lawyer has demonstrated with his pictures, not only is the flying spectacular but also the freedom to enjoy it, unfettered by regulations and jobsworth.

One word of warning, the Cape Winter extends right into December, so don't expect sunny skies every day, more like rain and some fierce winds. The Cape Summer starts on December 25th and extends to end of May. Been there, many times.
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