Now the home of RAF2000 in S.A.

KALAHARI BUNDU BASH 2009
Experience the RAF 2000 Flying
Come and experience this dream of a Gyro. If you haven't flown one yet, this is the ultimate.
All assemblies & training done by Eben Jnr & Snr

Please print this page and read through before completing the registration form.

We have pleasure inviting all flying pilots to the
BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR
The 20th KALAHARI BUNDU BASH in UPINGTON
 

8th - 14th June 2009

All registrations from 2006 will get a R 100.00 discount when attending 2009.

PLAN A
8 June 2009

10H00-16H00 Early arrivals and registration at SAF hanger.
NB. Please on arrival register first at Clubhouse, take your cooldrinks/beers, before you start rigging. Schedule is tight.
Braaipacks, salads, wood, cooldrinks, tea/coffee throughout the day at clubhouse.
Camping at Hanger is allowed with toilets and hot showers. (Primitive - not 5 star!) For those flying in there, is no transport to town (5 km), or petrol to refuel, organize with buddies or organizers before hand (afgas at airport).

17H00 Group photo, briefing and dinner (Please be on time, schedule is tight). If your are not there, you are out.

PLAN A/B
9 June 7H00-8H30 Depart to Kongopan/Koppieskraal / Plan B Driving to Koppieskraal. 3hrs drive by car (if needed). Weather permitting, otherwise we "sit it out".

Please back-up vehicle with luggage must leave at 08h00 to be in time for everybody at Koppieskraal.
Back-up will deliver to all stands .
Leave at 08h00 on 14th (Sunday) – 15h00 Arriving back in Upington

Remember those that make use of back-up vehicle cannot sleep late as we must leave early to be in time for all to be able to leave from Upington.

Please be aware that the route can still change , weather permitting.
Keep your eyes on the web site.

The Kalahari is not the desolate desert that those untutored in her enigmatic glow imagine to be, rather it is seen by it's inhabitants as an arid wilderness capable of sustaining nutritious vegetation and cultural diversity.  It is because of this variety and beauty that this beautiful region can grow together, ever reaching toward the zenith of this, our African renaissance.  While camping under the stars, you will love our night skies and the legendary hospitality you can only get under the stars! Ons het 'n afrikaanse gesegde in hierdie deel wat sê: "Jy huil twee keer wanneer jy hier kom, een keer as jy arriveer en 'n tweede keer wanneer jy vertrek".  Ook wanneer die rooiduin sand eers in jou skoene gekom het, kom jy altyd weer terug".  

MAKE  SURE YOUR AIRCRAFT CAN DO ONE LONG DISTANCE  (111NM)

WE PROVIDE: Petrol for sale (only from 1st stopover onwards), Petrol cans for refueling (1x25 lt) per aircraft, backup vehicle, all meals from Monday night (9th breakfast not included) up to Sunday midday. Limited beer, water and soft drinks. Showers, water, buckets and toilets.

PILOTS:

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Toiletries

• Warm sleeping bags with enough blankets and pillow

• Tent & camping chair & drinking glasses

• Enough warm clothes

• Bring own hard-tak (drinks)

Pilots, carry the following:

• 2-Stroke oil, Fuel pipe, Spare plugs, Material to fix flat tyre

• Enough money for extra’s

• GPS is recommended

• Radio’s compulsory

• Tie-downs with big pegs very important. Keep aircraft tied down at all times especially immediately after landings. (Unsuspected sand whirls/Kalahari storms)

General Info:

• 3 x beers + 3 x soft drinks + 4 waters p/p p/day in the Coleman’s. Please help yourself, and put in your aircraft for departing day. Ice for drinks on request at kitchen tent.

• Please make sure that all your equipment are loaded onto the trucks during the night of the 8th of June. We MUST load before 07h00 on the 9th. Ground crew will leave at 08h00 on the 9th from the hanger.

• All aircraft will take off from 07h00 in groups of 5. All other's last. Make flight over town (weather permitting) before off to1st stopover. (Konga Pan)

• Frequency:
       Upington Airport - 121.3
       General - 124.8
       Private - 123.4

• Definitely no fires anywhere at Koppieskraal (base camp). Farmer will provide fires at lapa. Hot water at fires if needed. Please do not use hot water from coffee bottles on tables.

ORDERED PETROL WILL WORK AS FOLLOWS:
With registration you will get a nr. (12). All your ordered petrol for the two stopovers (Konga Pan) (2 cans - 1 on 9th and 1 on 14th) and 2 cans at Koppieskraal (ready filled) with petrol, will be marked with your name and above nr in front of can , and top of lid (prop). PLEASE THE CANS IS THE PROPERTY OF THE ORGANIZERS. At mentioned stopovers please call on the farmer in control to collect your petrol. With registration you will pay for the 4 x 25lt cans extra at going rate in June. We arrange 6 x 25lt cans for each pilot at Koppieskraal, to be purchased on request from the farmer. We cannot guarantee the price of petrol at the pan because of the distance to be transported, that is in the hands of the farmer. Work on R250/25lt approximately, can still change. No refund on any purchased petrol.

Very important: All students must be accompanied by the instructors at all times when flying .

NO RIGGING OF ANY AIRCRAFT OR CAMPING WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE HANGER. IT IS ONLY FOR STORING ON A FIRST COME BASE. PLEASE, LET US BE CONSIDERED TO ALL. THERE WILL BE SOMEONE TO SHOW YOU HOW TO PARK YOU AIRCRAFT SO THAT WE CAN GET AS MUCH POSSIBLE MICROLIGHTS INTO THE HANGER. ALL HOMEBUILDS MUST PARK OUTSIDE, THERE IS ENOUGH “BUNKERS” SO YOUR AIRCRAFT CAN BE SAFE.  NO VEHICLES OR TRAILOR TO BE PARKED IN HANGERS. YOU MAY PARK THEM IN THE HANGER OP TUESDAY MORNING AFTER ALL TRIKES HAVE BEEN REMOVED. LOCK YOUR VEHICLE AND KEEP KEYS. THERE WILL BE A SECURITY GUARD FOR THE WEEK.

NB: PLEASE, NO LOW FLYING OVER FARM HOUSES, PARKS BOARD AREA’S GAME ETC. THIS CAN AND WILL CAUSE HAVOC WITH THE ANIMALS AND THE FARMERS. NO VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED ON ANY DUNES. THIS HAS BEEN PROHIBITED BY THE FARMERS. JUST REMEMBER THAT WE AND YOU WANTS TO CONTINUE NEXT YEAR. PLEASE DO NOT CLOSE THIS DOOR BEHIND US FOR THE FUTURE USE!

Come and Enjoy this Big Event - Eben & Ansa

On behalf of the Organizers and all the Pilots from Upington Area, we appreciate the long distances and expenses occurred to join us on this BIG EVENT. If you really want to add your name the a list of “BUSH PILOTS” don’t miss this.

Cancelled until further notice!

REGISTRATION FORM 2009