DC-6 to fly out of Swartkop?

[John Miller]

Touched down nice and short!

[Christopher]

Thank you, Etienne! I think it <was> a -7C...

Nice pictures on your Flickerbook page. You asked about location in one -- Beaufort West or Keetmans -- I suspect the latter in that case, because it <appears> that there is tarmac in background. Ain't none at BW.

[Sausage]

A day I will never never forget. Unbelieveable piloting skills. Well done guys.
Saw many video cameras around.........
Will there be a video of the whole event including the spectacular runway inspection flypast? Would love to purchase a copy.

[Le Chavalier du Ciel]

A day I will never never forget. Unbelieveable piloting skills. Well done guys.
Saw many video cameras around.........
Will there be a video of the whole event including the spectacular runway inspection flypast? Would love to purchase a copy.

Yes the film company Aquavision filmed the event and will produce a documentary about the event and the history of the aircraft.
The Cessna 210 carried an air-to-air cameraman and a few minicams were mounted in and outside the aircraft.
Derek Hopkins (Gogga) piloted the chase-plane and did very well to keep station on the DC-6.

[Sausage]

Thanks for that info - will be on the lookout for the dvd in the future.
(Do you have any inside info on the release date perhaps )

[nevilledp]

Yes the film company Aquavision filmed the event and will produce a documentary about the event and the history of the aircraft.
The Cessna 210 carried an air-to-air cameraman and a few minicams were mounted in and outside the aircraft.
Derek Hopkins (Gogga) piloted the chase-plane and did very well to keep station on the DC-6.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post an update here on AVCOM when this DVD becomes available !

Thanks for the GREAT VIDEO dbeerp1

[Thys Bas]

I am so sorry I could not make it!

Well done to the pilot(s). They can now officially claim to (safely) landing an airliner on a microlight strip!

Thanks for all the pictures and video. Stunning!

[dbeerp1]

Will be loading the other video footage in the morning!.... In nice HD

[thelsa]

Was a Swartkops on Saturday morning to witness the departure of this Grand Lady. What an amazing experience. My grandson (age 12) was with me and his remarks will remain with me forever "Oupa, there is nothing like the sound of these engines to me. Its better than any jet engine"

It was also an eerie feeling to be present and understand the significance of what was taking place from around 06h00 on Saturday morning. Contributing to this was the fog present and hanging in the air. Felt like even the sky was 'crying' of what was about to happen.

The applause of the spectators when the aircraft rotated, was overwhelming

Good Bye - well done !!!

[Boet]

I am so sorry I could not make it!

Well done to the pilot(s). They can now officially claim to (safely) landing an airliner on a microlight strip!

Thanks for all the pictures and video. Stunning!

Nogal with an elbow half-way down the strip, and then it seemed they did not even need the longer runway. It was long enoug as it was! Well done gentlemen, seeing the little video, and you guys flying that big gracefull old bird int that strip like a light plane, sure gave me bigtime goosebumps!!

[richard C]

Well done !!

When was the last time that particular aircraft was airborne ?

[goga]

Well done !!

When was the last time that particular aircraft was airborne ?

Flew into FASK IN 2000

[dbeerp1]

All the footage, sorry gave up on loading the HD file, but here it is! ENJOY

[Nico Willemse]

Very nice

[IANP]

Who were the Pilots that brought this grand old lady in so beautifully.

Regards

Ian