FAI 2017 - 29th World Aerobatic Championships - Malelane (RSA) - News

Aerobatics: Fierce competition for the most coveted title

29th FAI World Aerobatic Championships

9th to 17th September, 2017, Malelane (RSA)

 

From September 09th to 17 the best aerobatic pilots come together in South Africa for the FAI World Aerobatic Championships.

The sport of Aerobatic flying is high adrenalin and demands strict focus and extreme skill. Each pilot must complete a pre-set aerobatic routine in front of a panel of judges. Points are awarded and deducted for how each manoeuvre is executed, as well as if the pilot goes outside the competition area. The Unlimited World  Aerobatic Championships will be held at the Malelane Airport, situated in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. Malelane is situated at one of the main entrances to the World-famous Kruger Park which is one of the principle tourist attractions in South Africa. Malelane is situated approximately 350 km east of Johannesburg.