The Stellenbosch Flying Club hosted the Earthrounders at a club luncheon on Saturday 10 March 2008.
The luncheon was arranged by the Hettlich-family, who lost their husband and father, Dr. Frank Hettlich, a year ago in a aircraft accident.
Earthrounders is a spirited group; all being pilots who have a unique achievement in common. All of them have flown around the globe in a light aircraft.
Earthrounders was conceived to unite these adventurous pilots whom have crossed vast expanses of land and ocean in a full circumnavigation of the Earth. Since the dawn of aviation only a small number of pilots have embarked on these challenging voyages across the globe.
The Stellenbosch airfield is one of the largest GA airfields in South Africa. The airfield plays an important role in the economic development of the Cape Winelands, providing an light aircraft access for business men and high profile visitors who frequent this region.
