After lots of debating and consideration of all the events of yesterday we decided to run a task. The family and friends of the deceased pilot were supportive of this and so back to Pampoenfontein we went.

'Briefing!'

Some elected not to fly, some free-flew but the majority flew the task to Constriction goal.
There were concerns that base might not get high enough to cross safely and various routes were seen on the tracking as some pilots scrabbled through the terrain rather than over it but the day saw a large number on goal with Andre Rainsford securing his Valle SuperFinal ticket.

I think in terms of adventure I had the most excitement of the day trying to find the goalfield in the 'Noddy car'. As one point after whizzing through dusty, sandy orange groves I managed to get the car on top of a semi-hidden rock with all 4 wheels of the ground!
Fortunately, with the assistance of 4 small boys I lifted it from its perch and then had a river crossing that looked like it might wash the car away. With plenty of revs and hanging on the steering wheel we made dry land.. but only just!
A Chevy Spark Lite really is a true go-anywhere 4x4 all terrain vehicle ;-)

Its not been the week we were expecting, more weather than is usual for South Africa, less flying and then the tragic events of yesterday but tomorrow looks nicely flyable so we plan to get up to Dasklip for a flutter before heading back to Cape Town and the cold European winter.

... and then I guess i should get some flights book for South America & Mexico :)