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#1
Looks like the scrubbed flypast will be  replaced by helicopters

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1839161067066706
#2
General Aviation / Re: Very low flypast in South ...
Last post by angry turnip - Sep 03, 2026, 15:50
Quote from: Jimi182 on Sep 03, 2026, 08:10
Quote from: angry turnip on Sep 02, 2026, 22:19I thought it was rather good myself, if just a tad risky. I see another flypast for Johannesburg by the same airline has been scrubbed.


Scrubbing the next flypast says a lot - who scrubbed it though - the airline or authorities?

I read about it on youtube,I will see if I can find it again.

I found this... It was the airline that scrubbed it...  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2e0r4nwg30o

" SACAA, which had approved the flyover beforehand, says it is now reviewing flight data and has requested more information from Airlink as part of further compliance checks.
Airlink has since withdrawn its application for another planned flyover at FNB Stadium while the investigation continues. "
#3
General Aviation / Re: Very low flypast in South ...
Last post by Jimi182 - Sep 03, 2026, 08:10
Quote from: angry turnip on Sep 02, 2026, 22:19I thought it was rather good myself, if just a tad risky. I see another flypast for Johannesburg by the same airline has been scrubbed.


Scrubbing the next flypast says a lot - who scrubbed it though - the airline or authorities?
#4
General Aviation / Re: Very low flypast in South ...
Last post by angry turnip - Sep 02, 2026, 22:19
I thought it was rather good myself, if just a tad risky. I see another flypast for Johannesburg by the same airline has been scrubbed.
#5
General Aviation / Re: Very low flypast in South ...
Last post by sneaky_nikon - Sep 02, 2026, 20:18
Quote from: angry turnip on Aug 30, 2026, 17:50That is crazy, I doubt they were cleared to actually be as low as that.Kuckles will be wrapped.

Possibly in private, but Airlink came out with a pretty strong statement defending the flypast and claiming it was bang on the planned display. 
#6
General Aviation / Re: Very low flypast in South ...
Last post by angry turnip - Aug 30, 2026, 17:50
That is crazy, I doubt they were cleared to actually be as low as that.Kuckles will be wrapped.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/y09PpRgWVek

Reminds me of the Mirage jets that buzzed the Supreme Court building in Brazil and broke many of the windows.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eoTqLnL0WI
#7
General Aviation / Very low flypast in South Afri...
Last post by JasonT1981 - Aug 30, 2026, 16:34
Attracted a lot of attention online this weekend, but according to the aircraft operator it was cleared by the authorities to be this low.

SA does have a habit of very low flypasts if you remember the 1995 rugby world cup final 747 flypast.

https://www.facebook.com/100065182291066/videos/pcb.1440034538179276/2044493259564659
https://www.facebook.com/100065182291066/videos/pcb.1440034538179276/1576521181178890
#8
Looks to be quite a few delays and cancellations of flights at BFS today /this evening.
There has been a lightning strike on ATC control systems at Luton, during a period of severe weather,moving NW across the country.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y4mxy3xlpo      https://www.belfastairport.com/flights/arrivals

https://www.belfastairport.com/flights/departures


#9
Aviation News / Re: De Havilland DH.88 Comet c...
Last post by angry turnip - Aug 26, 2026, 21:26
It seems the aircraft has a bit of a problem if brakes are applied too firmly, it will nose over.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3yTTEti3G68
#10
Aviation News / Re: De Havilland DH.88 Comet c...
Last post by JasonT1981 - Aug 17, 2026, 16:30
Saw the video of it. apparently an aborted a landing, then did a go around and bounced alot on landing. Glad to hear the pilot is released from hospital.