Introduction

     The expedition will take off from the Leoni Benabu Airport located in Velez Málaga, Spain. Departing 10th of July 2010 the Autogiro will leave behind Europe via the Straight of Gibraltar towards the coast of Morocco.

     Heading south, the Autogiro will fly along the west coast of Africa, crossing several countries on way to its destination Johannesburg, South Africa.

     Africa is a vast continent, the expedition will fly through various climatic conditions varying form the dry heat of the desert to the humidity of the dense tropics.  Although the trip is of few, those few can feel accompanied every day by those who follow each step through the projects

     One of the recent breakthroughs in the history of our institutions is its appears always a good time to speak about the African continent, and particularly their people and the life of the villages.

      This interest has continued and been maintained by representatives and members of institutions that have the privilege of being the spokespersons of the most advanced societies on earth, making it possible for countries that make up this great multitude of cultures, have an opportunity to become nations that plan, in the broadest sense, an indomitable spirit of prosperity and glory.

     One of the biggest challenges for Africa is to try to convert some wrong doings by the state in the past century. Despite their severity these acts they have not taken away the spirit and prosperity of the African People. Every way that contributes to the new Africa, helping the African people gain the rights, being a link in this process gives a clear signal that we are not moving away from our very honorable objectives.

     It is unlikely that developed countries are willing to face great change, maintaining status quo. Meanwhile Africa in all its greatness is in many ways an unknown story, ready to be written.

        GiroAfrica2010 aims to become one of those links, allowing a place where dreams can be achieved. The expedition will always be accompanied the dreams of Don Juan de la Cierva Codorniú (1895-1936), engineer, aviator and the inventor of the Autogiro.

       The Kingdom of Spain has always been a hub for inventors whom have marked the destiny of mankind forever. Today they form a part of the excellence, whose efforts, hard work and dedication and is now a prominent part of the union of great nations who do not hesitate to accompany the excellent work, making a prosperous partnership.

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The proyect is subject to change.