Apart from amateur radio several local radio amateurs also have a love for Aviation. Thys ZS1TBP is an avid flight simulator enthusiast but he also has a love for the real thing. In the past when there were fly-inns, aviation- or airshow displays in Mossel Bay, Thys would volunteer to assist as a ground official at the events.
Other radio amateurs that were regular seen in the past at aviation events in Mossel Bay:
Hans ZS1ALJ, Sharon ZS1SLM, Mike ZS2GMT, Johan ZS1I, Thys ZS1TBP, Abe ZS1ZS and Johan ZS2I, Raymond ZS1RAY, Sarel ZS1SGN and Francois ZS1Q
The editor ZS1I also love aviation and always keep the camera at hand during such events. Unfortunately I am also interested in the not so good side of aviation, namely aviation accidents which also include search and rescue situations. Having been involved in Legal Inquests in my work environment aviation accidents played and important roll in being an aviation lover. This might sound absurd but unfortunately that is the reality, aviators and passengers do die in accidents and the cause of accidents and deaths must be investigated to hopefully prevent similar future accidents. More on this in a future post. For now lets enjoy the beauty and pleasure of aviation in South Africa.
"Queen of Hearts" P51 Mustang Mossel Bay Airfield
Aero Vodochody L-39 Jet Mossel Bay Airfield
North American Aviation T-6 Texan Mossel Bay Airfield
Eqstra Flying Lions - CCF T-6G Harvards Mossel Bay Airfield
Search for ZS-NGU Cessna 210
