R101 would generate favourable publicity for the airship programme. The final trial flight of R101 was originally scheduled for 26 September 1930, but high winds delayed the move from the shed until 1 October. That evening, R101 slipped the mast for its only trial flight before setting off for India. This lasted 16 hours 51 minutes and was undertaken under near-ideal weather conditions; because of the failure of the oil cooler in one engine, it was not possible to carry out full speed trials. The flight was curtailed because of the need to prepare the airship for the flight to India.
R101 (South Africa) North West Province for about 7 Km before entering Limpopo. From Hammanskraal, it is parallel to the N1, passing through Pienaarsrivier. 20 Km north of Pienaarsrivier, the R101 stops being parallel to the N1 and makes a direct line for Bela Bela (Warmbaths) (17 Km), where it meets the R516. The R101 continues by way of a right-turn at Potgieter Road in Bela Bela and the route makes a 27 Km journey to Modimolle (Nylstroom). As a straight road passing through Modimolle central, it intersects with the R33. After passing the Phagameng suburb of Modimolle, the R101 turns east towards