African Pilot attended the Maputo airshow and what a fantastic experience this was not only for estimated 15 000 spectators, but also the members of the media present. As always Brian Emmenis and his team were on top form with a great selection of music. The grand finale with the Puma Energy Flying Lions T6 Harvards was simply beautiful and I saw several spectators with tears in their eyes as they expressed their happiness for the show. Then as the sun was setting the Marksmen Trio flew with fireworks attached to their wings in an incredible display of formation and solo aerobatics. To Gavin Neil and his extraordinary Mozambique team, we salute you for what had to be one of the most amazing spectacles I have ever attended. Also, thanks to the Aerclube of Mozambique as well as Vivo and the Maputo municipality for hosting this airshow.
Keith Fryer was the Air Boss and there was good cooperation between Brian, the Portuguese announcer and the production team. At the same time Keith Andrew was the ramp co-ordinator back at the Maputo International airport, which is around 20 kilometres away from the waterfront. The two Keiths worked well together to ensure that the airshow ran smoothly, which is always going to be tough given the distance from the airport.
To Gavin Kiggen CEO and the team members of ExecuJet / Luxaviation, thank you for the flight to and from Maputo on the Challenger 601 ZS PAT. Flying time from Lanseria to Maputo was just 47 minutes and the return flight was even faster. In the air the business jet flanked by the two Goodyear Pitts Specials was a sight to behold. If this airshow had been staged in South Africa, it would certainly be a contender for the ‘airshow of the year award’.
Videography & Photography by Athol Franz, visit africanpilot.co.za for more info.
Video edited & compiled by Björn Bottin, visit bjornbottin.co.za for more info.
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3 окт 2024
