BENEGAZ 2015

[xbdt]

The First Benegaz Gazelle Meet

To all Gazelle lovers,

We are planning our first "Benegaz Gazelle Meet" on July 11th or 12th 2015.

Our home base is EBZM (Zomergem Heliport), but the gathering will probably be at EBUL (Ursel Air Base).

All suggestions and ideas are welcomed!

So far, we have the following responses:

HA-LFH Steve A. CONFIRMED
?? Nigel F. (Maybe he could also come with G-LEDR?)
?? Steve H.
?? Scott S.
?? Bruce S. Maybe more craft (I'll post it here as soon as I have an answer from him)
N341AS Xavier dT. CONFIRMED
N505HA Arnauld D. CONFIRMED
N624EL Eric L. (Awaiting Confirmation)
N700SH Kurt L. CONFIRMED
YU-HVZ Peter V. CONFIRMED

Please check this thread for further up-dates.

Xavier

[Savoia]

More Benegaz ..


The X-Craft, 505, the Kurtcraft and Black Pete at the '2015 Benegaz Fly In' on 27th June at Ursel Airbase


N505HA and N700SH arriving at Ursel Airbase on 27th June 2015 (Photo: Christophe Primo)

Arnauld sets down '505' as Kurt approaches.


The Kurtcraft and Black Pete derparting Ursel on 27th June 2015 (Photo: Jarne Ronse)

[Savoia]

The 'Kurtcraft' and 'Black Pete' departing Ursel Airbase on 27th June 2015 (Photo: Mark Mahu)

[Savoia]

SA341G(S) YU-HVZ (cn 1295) as seen at Ursel Airbase on 28th June 2015 (Photo: Joeri Van der Elst)

[Savoia]

SA341G N341AS (cn 1042) as seen at Ursel Airbase during Benegaz 2015 on 27th June 2015 (Photo: Mark Mahu)

[md600driver]

Lol, nice one Sav!

I tawt I taw a puddy tat!

[Savoia]

SA341C G-OJCO (cn WA1081) as seen departing Ursel Airbase on 28th June 2015 (Photo: Peter de Jong)

[Savoia]

Sqn Ldr md600driver, we salute you!

I think this is almost to be expected of he who is also known as 'Mr Gazelle' and which begs the question .. how long will Steve continue to use an online "call sign" which doesn't have the word Gazelle in it?

For Elipix:


Gazelles at Breighton in 2013

At the time of this photo I think all of these were Crabtree cabs.

More Benegaz ..



SA341G N700SH (cn 1154) as seen at Ursel Airbase on 28th June 2015 (Photo: Joeri Van der Elst)

The 'Kurtcraft' as seen through the grass at Ursel last Sunday.



SA342J HA-LFH (cn 1775) as seen at Ursel Airbase on 28th June 2015 (Photo: Joeri Van der Elst)

'Tweety Bird' as seen attending Benegaz 2015!

[Zishelix]

We once had 12 Gazelles at Breighton for a fly in, although I have to confess that 6 of them were mine.

Sqn Ldr md600driver, we salute you!

[md600driver]

This time for Gazelles only?

We once had 12 Gazelles at Breighton for a fly in, although I have to confess that 6 of them were mine.

[Zishelix]

... why not hold a UKGAZ meet in 2016...

This time for Gazelles only?

[Helipixman]

Congrats to all and the wonderful turn out at BENEGAZ... great pics.

Just wonder with the so many UK based Gazelle why not hold a UKGAZ meet in 2016 somewhere (Breighton ?) and invite BENEGAZ over here !!!

Helipixman

[Savoia]

More from Benegaz 2015 ..

Courtesy of XB!


The Benegaz Gazelles: The X-Craft, 505, the Kurtcraft and Black Pete, with a Dakota, at Ursel Airbase on 27th June 2015 (Photo: XB)


N341AS, N505HA, (N700SH hidden behind '505') and YU-HVZ as seen at Ursel Airbase on 27th June 2015 (Photo: XB)

[Savoia]

Congratulations to Benegaz on the conclusion of their first ever Gazelle meet.

A big 'bravo!' to Steve and the owner of 'JCO' for their generous commitment in supporting this event.

Looking forward to Benegaz 2016, and perhaps the possibility of adding one or two more visitors.

Well done to all involved.

[xbdt]

The yellow one is HA-LFH (not LFA), N505HA was also there on Saturday.

[Zishelix]

WOW what a great scene!

Five (actually six over the weekend) airworthy civil Gazelles in the same place, can't often be seen.

XB, thanks for the great photos.

[Aviafora Newsdesk]

Largest Ever Gathering of Civilian Gazelles Takes Place in Belgium

The largest ever gathering of civilian Gazelles took place in Northern Belgium on Sunday 28th June 2015 when five Gazelle helicopters met up at Ursel Air Base as part of a Fly In organised by Gazelle owners from Belgium and the Netherlands (also known as Benegaz).

The meeting was supported by two Gazelles which flew in from the UK to attend the event. On Saturday 27th an additional locally based Gazelle (N505HA) also participated, bringing to six the total number of Gazelles attending the weekend Fly In.

Prior to 2013 there were no Gazelles in Belgium.

All photos courtesy of Aviaforan XBDT:


G-OJCO (formerly G-LEDR) refuelling at Zomergem Heliport and seen with Nigel and Steve accompanied by family and friends


The aircraft L-R (including their Benegaz nicknames) the X-Craft, the Kurtcraft, G-OJCO, HA-LFH and Black Pete


The Benegaz line-up at Ursel Air Base on 28th June 2015: N341AS, N700SH, G-OJCO, HA-LFH, and YU-HVZ

[Savoia]

Fantastico! Grazie XB!

Nice lift-off from Zomergem .. although .. it seems as if Kurt may have gotten out of bed just a little late this morning!

Wonderful to see the X-Craft, 505, the Kurtcraft and Black Pete departing Ursel in the final video!

Well done BENEGAZ !!!




ps: I am sorry that we have lost the 'preview' function on our videos during the website 'upgrade' but if you click on the video the details will come up.

[Zishelix]

XB, wonderful videos, thanks for share! Seems you having a great time there

Great formation... GO GAZELLES!!!

[xbdt]

Some Videos From Today:

Lift off from EBZM (Zomergem)

Holding for departure EBZM

Departure EBZM

Holding for departure EBUL (Ursel Air Base)

Departure EBUL

[Zishelix]

My thoughts will also be with those attending EBUL this weekend.

Wishing all participants a great time, and looking forward to seeing the photos from the event!

[Savoia]

BENEGAZ 2015

By the grace of God, this weekend should witness the largest ever gathering of civilian Gazelles in Belgium, at the first ever BENEGAZ Fly In.

It is fantastic that Steve has agreed to cross the channel to support this event, and that visitors are also expected from neighbouring France and the Netherlands.

This is simply to wish those participating a great weekend, and god speed for those who are travelling from further afield.

Brgds

Sav

[xbdt]

YU-HVZ will also be there on Saturday, but probably not the whole day.

[Zishelix]

Great! Thanks for your kind reply. Please keep us informed.

[KurtLefebre]

As of today, this is what we have lined up:

Saturday 27th June: (3 Aircraft)

• N341AS
• N700SH
• N505HA

Sunday 28th June: (6/7 Aircraft)

• N341AS
• N700SH
• N505HA
• YU-HVZ
• HA-LFM and/or HA-LFH
• N624EL

Unfortunately the Gazelle Squadron cannot attend, due to their participation at another airshow in the UK.

To be continued ..

See also: www.urselavia.be
https://www.facebook.com/urselavia?fref=ts

[Zishelix]

XB/Kurt - Any news on the arrangements for the Fly In, is it still going ahead?

[Savoia]

Nice one Zis!

[Zishelix]

Some examples of how the Fly-In sticker might appear:







Boris and I thought the nose vent cover may be an ideal place to apply the sticker, and in which case the diameter should be 150 mm.

[xbdt]

Yes it looks good! :-)

[Zishelix]

I'm glad you like it Indeed, Boris did a great job.