Caracas, 13/04/2010, Aeroblog, Andreina Martínez .- Press Aviamil / Daniel Flores .- On Saturday, April 10, 2010, the people of Caracas enjoy a type of event that did not occur in the city, for more than 20 years, as we show some sources. Specifically talking about a style open day air show as part of celebrations for the Air Transport Group 5 (GAT5) for its 35 anniversary.
With a deployment and impeccable organization, the general platform of the air base Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda, and the seat of GAT5, from very early in the day, began to host hundreds of visitors, to participate in different activities were scheduled.
The day began with a walk, which started from the general platform of the base, turning the carlota, to reach the same point in the meeting was attended by both the general public, staff and students GAT5 University College of Caracas. After this, and a well-deserved break, participants moved their body to the rhythm of a clinic of dance therapy, and taebox specifically organized for the participants of the walk.
For the general public, the main attraction was the impressive static display of various aircraft systems that make life in Charlotte, highlighting of course, the huge Mi-26T and the Mi-35M command of the Army Aviation, supplemented by Mi-172 SAR National Institute of Civil Aeronautics (INAC), which showed rescue his team, along with a whole field of SAR with their equipment, and the truck of the detachment, 9 aircraft fire from the air base in Charlotte.
addition, the presence of an M-28 Skytruck Detachment Support Air National Guard, a Mi-17 Air Group Special Operations No. 10 And all aircraft belonging to Air Group Transportation No. 5 (SK-200, C550, SK-350, Falcon 20, CX), the most sought by visitors, the Cessna Citation X and Super King Air 200 AeroAmbulancia, which showed all aeromedical transport equipment, stretchers, resuscitative, stabilizing, and even incubators for transporting infants.
Aircraft All told, with their crews, who kindly took care of all those interested in its capabilities, and of course the little ones who wanted to look around inside the aircraft, particularly their cabins.
In point of organization, they really noticed the dedication of the people of GAT5 to do things right, the event counted with the participation of the group Urban Love, who delighted the participants with his style fresh and young, in addition to all afternoon we gave 3 tickets to any domestic destination, sponsored by Aeropostal, all this is complemented by exhibitions and Tunings Cars Sound Show.
regard to food and drink, no doubt pleasantly surprised many, the variety of stalls, who offered, from tequeños, to hot dogs, at prices truly affordable and accessible to all, with many profitable deals, such as 2 bottles of mineral water by 5 to 2 bsf hog dogs plus 1 drink for 10 bsf. Social drinking, was in charge of Regional Brewery, who also participated in the regional Girl Show, plus representatives from a liquor store in the area, had a booth where drinks and cocktails offered simple as Cuba Libre, at prices really affordable and competitive, this in particular, quite innovative for this type of event, very original opinion of the writer of this note.
Unfortunately the air show could not be given a place due to the heavy haze that affected the valley of Caracas on Saturday, however, were made parachute jumps, Augusta by an AS-61D of the Aviation Army, gave the day ended at half past 6 pm, with a brief but emotional fireworks display.
Undoubtedly, this fair marked above, with regard to this type of event organized by military units, while not the only one of its kind that has occurred in recent years, nor the largest, is remarkable, impeccable organization, the dedication of all participants towards visitors, and environment friendly aircraft that took place in the afternoon on Saturday.
is why we want to give congratulations to all staff of the GAT5, especially Lt. Col. Jose Parra Sosa "Castor", commander of the group, the largest Eduardo Rivas "Canaima" Captain Antonio Lardo "Lightning" and all those who somehow participated, directly or indirectly in organizing the event.
no doubt, from here at the Association of Aviation Enthusiasts Venezolana - Aviamil - we wish to air transport group 5, our most sincere congratulations on your 35th anniversary, and we want to remind you, if your motto is "Competition for Excellence" as you no doubt made it!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
AM / Aeroblog