by Tarryn | Jul 26, 2023 | Adventures, Cross Country, Rally, Training
The decision has been made; we are going to France! A total of four teams from South Africa will make up the Protea Rally Flying team in Macon 2023. The excitement is palpable and everyone is making travel plans already. My next challenge is that while I have quickly...
by Tarryn | Jun 26, 2023 | About Me, Adventures, Training, Travel
It is hard to believe that another year has passed, bringing us to two full years of aircraft ownership. With a huge chunk of our time spent in the air, it really flew by. If I was shocked to discover that I had flown a total of 135 hours in 2021, then 2022 was even...
by Tarryn | Mar 22, 2023 | Adventures, Competition, Rally, World Rally Flying Championship, WRFC
The final competition day has arrived, and today we will fly in the afternoon group again. This is our first competition that will require a fourth day of flying. Most competitions are only one day. Nationals, that happens once a year (and determines the South African...
by Tarryn | Feb 24, 2023 | Adventures, Competition, Rally, World Rally Flying Championship, WRFC
Competition Day 3 is upon us, and today we start in the early group again. The organisers decided to start briefing half an hour later at 08:00 a.m., which allows a slightly more relaxed start to the morning. We are still tired from the extremely tough Day 2 with a...
by Tarryn | Feb 15, 2023 | Adventures, Competition, Rally, World Rally Flying Championship, WRFC
Satisfied with our result for Day 1, we feel ready but nervous for Day 2. In large competitions like this, competitors are randomly placed into two groups that alternate each day. We are in Group 1 and were fortunate to start Day 1 with a morning session, which means...
by Tarryn | Feb 8, 2023 | Adventures, Competition, Rally, World Rally Flying Championship, WRFC
The Build Up After taking part in our first competitive flying event in August 2020, we were addicted. The excitement of the local teams has been building feverishly since 2020 because the World Rally Flying Championships, normally held every two years, will be...
