This page is to share the images of the extremes of the "Cape Blade Runners".
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the Blog of these Gladiators flying on the edge.
Alan "X32" O'Regan
Alan is a very respected Pilot, the driving force behind the Blade Runner and Gauntlet Competitions. He also helped pioneering low fast flying on the Cape mountains. He was the first Pilot in a single seater to fly 1000 km OLC on the Cape Mountains.
Jacobus "Graphics" Hartman
Jacobus a novice Pilot with exceptional talent and a future Gladiator. All these pictures were taken by him, he was the only photographer taking pictures. We are all most grateful for his hard work and dedication.
Pert er "ID" Farrell
Peter a veteran pilot that has flown in numerous competitions. He is a very experienced "Ridge Racer" and the 2005 Gauntlet Champion.
Sven "EY" Olivier
Sven a very experienced Competition Pilot, flying in numerous National and International Competitions. He also flew in the Bloemfontein GP during December 2006.
Cornelius "07"von der Heyden
Cornelius a very experienced "Ridge Racer" flown in National and International Competitions. Winner of the Blade Runner Competition .... watch this man !!!
Reinhold "S8" Lawrence
Reinhold a very experienced Ridge Racer, he pioneered the routes in the Cape mountains. He and Martin Grunnert in his DG500 flew what was considered impossible the first 1000km OLC on the Cape mountains. We are reaping the benefits of their hard work.
Adriaan "K17" Hepburn
Adriaan a Ridge Racer, second in the 2006 Gauntlet and Southern African OLC champ for 2006. He is also a keen Motor Glider and Paraglider Pilot.