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IndigoSat believes in supporting the aviation industry, and actively participates
by sponsoring record attempts and charitable causes around the world. Follow these
adventures on the IndigoSat website, and see how to get involved by going to the
individual websites.
Looking for sponsorship? Contact us and let us know what you're planning - we'd
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CURRENT SPONSORSHIPS |
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March 20, 2010 - Millions Against Malaria
On 20 March 2010, Aussie pilots Ken Evers and Tim Pryse will commence their flight
around the world in a GA8-TC Airvan. This will be the first Australian commercially
manufactured aircraft to ever circumnavigate the globe! Throughout their flight,
their goal is to raise $1,000,000 for raising awareness about malaria.
IndigoSat is supporting their cause by providing real-time flight
following, both on this website and on the MAM website at
www.millionsagainstmalaria.com
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May 30, 2010 - The Cape Challenge 2010
In 1939 Alex Henshaw challenged the world to beat his record breaking flight from
London to Capetown and back again, solo in a single engined 200 hp propeller driven
aeroplane.
2009-May-11 a new record was set, 3 Days, 15 Hours and 17 minutes by Charles "Chalkie"
Stobbart a fantastic effort, you can see the details of this amazing flight at www.henshaw-challenge.com
On May 30th Steve Noujaim is planning to make his attempt in the original Henshaw
direction London to Cape Town and back.
IndigoSat is proud to be providing real-time flight following for
this attempt. You can track Steve's progress on this website
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PREVIOUS SPONSORSHIPS |
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18 July - 27 August 2009 -
The Airplane Factory Round-The-World
Mike Blyth and James Pitman, co-owners of The Airplane Factory, flew their production
prototype "Sling" from Johannesburg, South Africa to the 2009 Oshkosh Airventure
Airshow, Wisconsin USA. They then continued their journey westwards, successfully
circumnavigating
the globe - the journey took them over one calendar month, starting on 18 July and
ending on 27 August 2009.
Over 5,000 aviation enthusiasts around the world followed their progress in 3D realtime
tracking, thanks
to technology supplied by IndigoSat. Check out the website with
details of the flight at
www.airplanefactory.co.za
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