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A busy scene outside Wonderboom National Airport shows people in safety vests, tents, and booths under a sunny sky. The airport building has a sign reading WONDERBOOM NATIONAL AIRPORT above the arrivals area.

HOT 1027 takes to the skies for the 10th Annual Children’s Flight

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HOT 1027 takes to the skies for the 10th Annual Children’s Flight

Gary Oberholzer
July 25, 2025
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HOT 1027 takes to the skies for the 10th Annual Children's Flight

The 10th Annual Children’s Flight took off today at Wonderboom Airport in Pretoria, giving more than 1,000 underprivileged children the chance to experience the magic of aviation—many for the very first time. The initiative, now a decade strong, is designed to uplift and inspire children from disadvantaged backgrounds by offering them a once-in-a-lifetime flight aboard helicopters, small aircraft and charter planes.

The children, aged between 6 and 13, were treated like VIPs from the moment they arrived. The day included guided tours of aircraft, fun activities, snacks, and the highlight—taking to the skies above Pretoria. For many, this was not only their first flight but also their first glimpse into a world of possibility beyond their everyday circumstances.

Supported by a passionate aviation community, volunteers, and sponsors—including HOT 102.7FM and Hot Cares—the Children’s Flight has grown into a powerful symbol of hope, joy, and generosity.

Live broadcasts from the event captured heartfelt moments as wide-eyed young passengers stepped off the tarmac with huge smiles and memories to last a lifetime.

A group of smiling children wearing yellow beanies and white shirts gather outdoors at an event. One child in the front wears orange sunglasses and points happily at the camera. People and tents are visible in the background.

This event constitutes more than just a flight—it’s a spark of inspiration, showing these children that their dreams can truly take flight.

A busy scene outside Wonderboom National Airport shows people in safety vests, tents, and booths under a sunny sky. The airport building has a sign reading WONDERBOOM NATIONAL AIRPORT above the arrivals area.
A radio host wearing headphones and a black jacket stands at a broadcast booth, holding both index fingers up. There are microphones, a monitor, and a large 102.7 FM station banner in the background.
A large group of smiling children wearing yellow beanies and sunglasses gather outdoors at an event, holding medals and dressed in matching white shirts with logos. Colorful tents and other people are visible in the background.
A group of people in matching white jackets walk past a metal barricade with a HOT 102.7 FM banner that reads, “Playing Joburg’s Best Old Skool and R&B,” on a grassy open field.
A skydiver descends with a large, colorful South African flag parachute over a flat, open field, with several helicopters and vehicles on the ground below.
A group of children wearing white chef hats and matching t-shirts pose and smile excitedly outdoors, raising their arms and making playful gestures. A building with signage is visible in the background.
A group of people, some wearing safety vests, walk across an open field toward a helicopter with spinning blades on a sunny day.
A helicopter hovers above a grassy field while a crowd of people wearing high-visibility vests and helmets watch from behind a rope barrier. Colorful tents and flags are set up nearby. Trees line the background.
A black helicopter with SAR marked in orange on its side flies against a clear blue sky. The main and tail rotors are visible, and some details and markings are seen on the helicopter’s body.
A smiling man stands with arms outstretched in front of a colorful inflatable bounce house at an outdoor event on a sunny day. Children play on the inflatables in the background.
Two men wearing dark jackets sit in an airplane cockpit, smiling at the camera. The cockpit is illuminated, showing various control panels and instruments, with a view of the sky through the windshield.
A woman and two children, all smiling and wearing headsets, sit inside a helicopter. The children wear white t-shirts, and sunlight streams in through the windows. Everyone appears excited and happy.
A man sits in an airplane cockpit, smiling playfully and holding up two fingers in a peace sign gesture. The cockpit displays glowing controls and a colorful sky visible through the windows.
Six people wearing black jackets stand together outdoors, smiling at the camera. Some have their arms around each other. A sign with red text is partially visible in the background.
Three people stand together at an outdoor radio broadcast. One man in a striped sweater speaks into a microphone, while a woman in a safety vest and a man in glasses and a beanie stand beside her, each wearing headphones.
Three radio hosts wearing headphones smile at the camera while sitting close together at a broadcasting table, with a station logo visible in the background.

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