SAAF Helicopter Competition at AFB Swartkop

[Gunship]

With thanks to Dean from www.saairforce.co.za (unofficial SAAF Web Site) Chopper Competition Weekly Program

The competition was held yearly in the past, but the tradition faded in the past few years. (I C I left a hughe gap in the market) :E:E:E

17 Squadron in conjunction with DHS decided to host a Chopper
Competition from 22 August till 25 August 2005.

The competition is to determine the operational capabilities of the
SAAF Helicopter Squadrons and to build Esprit de Corps among the
helicopter fraternity.

Monday 22 August 2005: The helicopters from the various squadrons
will be arriving at 17 Squadron.

The squadron's teams will consist of the aircrew and ground crew,
per aircraft type. All members of the teams will participate in all
aspects of the competition, together.

Tuesday 23 August 2005: The participating members will be tested on
general helicopter knowledge, by competing in a quiz, teams will
consist of the aircrew and ground crew from the various squadrons
and aircraft types.

Tuesday 23 August 2005: The teams will then participate in a clay
pigeon shooting competition.

Wednesday 24 August 2005: The teams will be handed a simulated
navigation "call-out" and will then be judged on, accuracy and time,
during the planning and flying phases of the exercise. Aircraft of
the various types will also be competing against each other end
against the other types.

Thursday 26 August 2005: This day will be open to the public. No
entrance fee will be charged. The Northern gates will be opened at
07:00. The competition will commence at 08:00. The competition will
consist of a Letra Course. The course will consist of precision
hovering, cargo sling and hoisting exercises. The competition will
take place on the hard stand between 17 Squadron and the tower.

[B Sousa]

"Tuesday 23 August 2005: The teams will then participate in a clay pigeon shooting competition."

OK Guns I know you are funny but is this some part of a joke...........I mean helicopter Competetion...

And of course Aug 27th is the Chopper Reunion ....Which means some sick puppies on Aug 28th......

[Gunship]

Lo from LGW Bert :D

Remember we are South Africans mate - we do some strange things but I can promise you there will be beer's as refreshment :ok:

Remember today is the open day - go and have a look ;)

CHeers

Gunsss

[Solid Rust Twotter]

You floggerwing drivers are so uncoordinated to be able to keep those things in the air, they have to get you to hit a few clays to prove that you're not actually epileptic....:E :ok:










Sorry, Bert and Guns. It was too easy, I couldn't resist...... :}

[B Sousa]

Clay Pigeons or Feathered Pigeons in the vicinity of Swartkop will be glad to know that the shooting will be done with 20mm.

By the way I saw the flyover today. About 24 helos over my place in Garsfontein. For those of you who have not been in the Military or been a part of one of those things. Its a real planning nightmare. It looked great and as I said unless you've been there you would not understand the emotions of seeing one go by.
Hats off to those guys/gals.

[B Sousa]

For those of you who missed the Chopper Reunion, it was a seriously well done get together. Many of the folks who should have been there, were. Great flight demo by 17 Sqdn and copious amounts of liquid refreshment...which is still going on as I post this.......