FOR HIS LATEST MAGNUM OPUS, the Elders Flight 2023, held at Brakpan at the end of April, Felix continues to grow his original model of giving disadvantaged children the opportunity to fly by extending the privilege and thrill of flight to elders and military veterans.
The logistics were enormous. Over 300 elders and 15 military veterans were flown by 80 pilots. There were visiting VIPs a-plenty – and just the ground transport logistics were daunting.
Felix is an energizer bunny who has the drive to round-up all the skills required to stage these complex events safely and efficiently. The skills include: sponsors, pilots and their planes, safety officials, food providers and countless ground support staff. Veteran air show commentator Brian Emmenis once again mobilised his team from Welkom and provided much needed safety information, general announcements and background music.
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SACRIFICE
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TO PARIS FOR LUNCH
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CAMEROON - BLAMES BOEING
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IRIS GOES TO SOMALIA
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TELEPORTATION
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