These days Potchefstroom is maybe the most exciting soaring location in Africa. On the field where the fine Jonkers Sailplanes are being manufactured 15 glider pilots from South Africa, Europe and New Zealand are competing in a fast and exciting race. Of course this Grand Prix has 12 JS1 gliders competing. During the past week, pilots from South Africa, Europe and New Zealand enjoyed some great flights.The African Grand Prix has short tasks of 2 hours…A “JS1 Contest” – African Sailplane Grand Prix in South Africa
by Bill Elliott •
These days Potchefstroom is maybe the most exciting soaring location in Africa. On the field where the fine Jonkers Sailplanes are being manufactured 15 glider pilots from South Africa, Europe and New Zealand are competing in a fast and exciting race. Of course this Grand Prix has 12 JS1 gliders competing. During the past week, pilots from South Africa, Europe and New Zealand enjoyed some great flights.The African Grand Prix has short tasks of 2 hours…
