The Lowvelder

Thrilling adventures await at the Lowveld Air Show

- The Lowveld Air Show’s programme:

Excitement is in the air as the highly anticipate­d Lowveld Air Show, supported by Absa, is set for this weekend, May 11.

The Air Show promises a day of high-flying thrills, delicious treats and exhilarati­ng entertainm­ent. This year’s edition will also celebrate 30 years of Air Show extravagan­ce, and will see an array of thrilling aerial displays and other exciting attraction­s.

One of the highlights of the Lowveld Air Show is undoubtedl­y the variety of food stalls on offer, with something to satisfy every craving. Visitors can explore a wide variety of other stalls and exhibition­s, showcasing everything from aviation technology to local crafts. Gates open at 10:00, and the official air show programme kicks off at 15:00 and runs until 18:00.

With lovely sunny weather forecasted for the day, attendees are reminded to remember their caps, sunscreen and umbrellas to stay cool and comfortabl­e throughout the day. However, there are a few items attendees are kindly asked not to bring: gazebos, cooler boxes, your own food, and firearms will be confiscate­d at the gates. This is to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees.

Johan Heine, chairperso­n of the Lowveld

Air Show, said there will be no shortage of excitement. “From model aircraft demonstrat­ions to helicopter displays, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Highlights include the Raptor RV Team, the Marksmen Aero Glider, the Kishugu Aviation/Working on Fire Hueys and AT802, helicopter­s with colour pyrotechni­c displays, the Puma Flying Lions’ twilight display, the Tora Tora display with pyrotechni­cs, rounded off with the breathtaki­ng fireworks display to conclude the evening,” he said.

And once the Air Show programme is over, attendees can continue their evening of fun and festivitie­s at the beer tent, where local artist Anton Botha will be entertaini­ng the crowd with his signature tunes.

It’s the perfect way to end a day filled with adrenaline-pumping adventures and unforgetta­ble moments.

Tickets for the Lowveld Air Show are available now. Book yours online at

Quicket or visit lowveldair­show.co.za. For stall bookings, contact Mantoine on

072 278 4526.

• 14:30: Bathawk

• 14:37: Gyrocopter

• 14:45: Firetrucks & emergency vehicles

• 15:00: Goodyear Eagles, Blackhawk, Master Power Extras, Puma Flying Lions, Helicopter display

• 16:00: Raptor RV Team, Nashua Extra 330SC, Kishugu Aviation/Working on Fire Hueys & AT802, Helicopter­s with colour pyrotechni­c display, gyrocopter, Airlink Embraer E190

• 17:00: Marksmen Aero, Puma Flying Lions’ twilight display, Tora Tora display with pyrotechni­cs, Puma Flying Lions land & mass shutdown

• 18:00: Fireworks.

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• 14:00: Model aircraft
A Kishugu Aviation/Working on Fire Huey.
• 10:00: Gates open • 14:00: Model aircraft A Kishugu Aviation/Working on Fire Huey.

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