WOF 2017#42: World Aerobatic Championships 2017 - Malelane (RSA)

Aerobatics: Fierce competition for the most coveted title
29th FAI World Aerobatic Championships
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.