I have to tell you that we only have 47 seats left and only 7 days for you to get your name in for our next Talk Show hosted by Karl Jensen.
Dave Mortimer is chairman of SSSA (the Soaring Society of South Africa) since 2000, which has approximately 600 members. The World Gliding Champion ships were held in South Africa in 2001. Dave was involved with famous glider designer and builder of world beating gliders Pat Beatty, and has fascinating tales to tell. Many of these tales Dave related to an enthralled audience at the Royal Air Force Officers’ Club lunch last Friday.
Dave Dwyer is a SAAF trained helicopter pilot who is now carrying out oil industry support flying in Nigeria. Prior to this position, he worked as a ‘Swamp Fly’ in the Sudan. This harrowing and very specialised flying will be the topic of our interview with this charming man.
A bonus guest will be Stuart Ratcliffe, long time air traffic controller and presently ATNS Head of Central Airspace Management Unit (CAMU). Stuart has been involved with the EAA in various guises, but notably headed ATC at the EAA Margate gatherings for 14 years. ATNS will be holding a National Safety Week in September to heighten our awareness to changing ATC rules in relation to VFR and Special VFR flights. Our interview with Stuart will be an excellent prelude to this subject which will affect us all.
- Date: 14th of August 2008
- Time: 18h30 for 19h30 (time to order your Boerewors / Steak roll / Curry & Rice & drinks)
- Venue: EAA Auditorium adjacent to TAC and Holding point of Runway 29. Take the Hurricane Road entrance (NOT through the main gate)
- Cost: R30 (R20 for card carrying EAA, Aero Club & SAAMS members)
- Booking: Booking essential! Send an e-mail or simply phone me at the office between 09h00 & 17h00. If you want a specific seat, see seating plan.
Future Show Dates:
- 11th of September: Colin Jordaan (CEO of SACAA) hosted by Scully Levin
- 9th of October: TBA hosted by Karl Jensen
Put these dates in your diary now OR give me your e-mail address for future reminders. Send an e-mail to wbmeaa@tiscali.co.za now with the word “REMINDER” in the subject line.
Best wishes
Jeremy Woods
EAA Project Coordinator, Rand Airport
