ABOUT THE NELSON MANDELA BAY AIRSHOW

It is an amazing event at which pilots entertain the public by performing very skillful and complicated maneuvers, while on the ground there is live music, stalls, exhibits and fun to be had by all ages.

Flying Displays

Game Bird

The Game Composites GB1 GameBird is a British single-engine, two-seat, aerobatic aircraft that was designed by Philipp Steinbach and the first prototype was built by Game Composites.

Aero L-39 Albatros Fighter Jet

Pilot: Dave Mandell

The two-seater L-39 Albatros was designed in the late 1960's for primary and advanced training including firing practice. There is an estimated 2800 L-39 Albatros produced, having served in over 30 air forces around the world, being the most widely produced and safest jet trainer in the world.

The Yakovlev Yak-52

Company: Hangar 51

The Yakovlev Yak-52 is a Soviet primary trainer aircraft which first flew in 1976. It was produced in Romania from 1977 to 1998 by Aerostar.

Airventures Paragliding

Paragliding, sport of flying parachutes with design modifications that enhance their gliding capabilities.

Aermacchi AM.3C Bosbok

The Aermacchi AM.3 was the result of a joint venture between Aermacchi and Aeritalia in response to an Italian Army requirement for an aircraft to replace the Cessna L-19, and was initially designated the MB-335.

Hawker Sea Furry

The Hawker Sea Fury is a British fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by Hawker Aircraft. It was the last propeller-driven fighter to serve with the Royal Navy, and one of the fastest production single reciprocating engine aircraft ever built.

Aero L-29 Delfin

Company: Hangar 51

The Aero L-29 Delfín is a military jet trainer developed and manufactured by Czechoslovakian aviation manufacturer Aero Vodochody. It is the country's first locally designed and constructed jet aircraft.

The Yakovlev Yak-18T

The Yakovlev Yak-18T is a four- or five-seat fully aerobatic utility aircraft developed by Yakovlev. Introduced to train Aeroflot pilots, it has gained some popularity as a sportplane.

Pilot: Riaan Prinsloo

Skydive Jefferys Bay

Skydiving is an amazing sport that opens a new dimension to you that you may never thought of before. You will make great friends from all walks of life, and once qualified be able to skydive with your license anywhere in the world! If you are unsure whether skydiving is for you, consider a tandem as an introductory insight into the world of skydiving.

Tucano Replica

The Flying Legend Tucano Replica is an Italian light-sport aircraft, designed and produced by Flying Legend of Caltagirone and introduced at the AERO Friedrichshafen show in 2011.

Magni Gyro

Magni Gyro, srl is an Italian aircraft manufacturer based in Besnate and founded by Vittorio Magni in 1986. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of autogyros in the form of ready-to-fly aircraft.

Remote Control Aircraft

RCASA - Aviation Recreation Organization For Radio Controlled Aircraft & Pilots.

Piper Aerostar

The Piper Aerostar is an American twin-engined propeller-driven executive or light transport aircraft, designed by Ted R. Smith. It was originally built by Ted Smith Aircraft Company, which after 1978 became part of the Piper Aircraft Corporation.