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400th CV-22 Osprey delivery to the US DOD
Bell Textron and Boeing have delivered the 400th V-22 Osprey to the United States Department of Defence. The US Air Force Special...
Garth Calitz
Jun 16, 20202 min read


The Pipistrel Velis Electro Receives EASA Certification
The Pipistrel Velis Electro is the world’s first fully-electric aeroplane ever to receive type certification. The two-seater, intended...
Garth Calitz
Jun 16, 20203 min read


Cessna 172 Skyhawk Celebrates its 65th Birthday
Many pilots worldwide remember the Cessna 172 Skyhawk with affection and respect as it is the aircraft responsible for their ab initio...
Garth Calitz
Jun 16, 20205 min read


The Hidden Costs of Aviation Studies
Louise Hahn is the Head of Training at Aviation Training I often encounter the notion that the 18-month time frame in which you must...
Garth Calitz
Jun 16, 20202 min read


The Evolution of Winglets
Winglets have been understood since the beginnings of aviation. In fact an Englishman, Frederick W. Lanchester described them in 1897...
Garth Calitz
Jun 16, 20203 min read


Blue Angels receive their first Super Hornet
The US. Navy’s Blue Angel flight demonstration squadron has taken delivery of their first Super Hornet test aircraft from Boeing...
Garth Calitz
Jun 9, 20202 min read


Why the CH-53K King Stallion is My Favourite to Fly
John Rucci, Test Pilot, Shares his View on Entering a New Age in Heavy Lift It is probably safe to say that Hollywood studios aren’t...
Garth Calitz
Jun 9, 20205 min read


“The Flying Coffins” Gliders of WWII
Modern gliders are very complex machines designed for recreational flying and competitions but not many are aware of the role played by...
Garth Calitz
Jun 9, 20207 min read


Tecnam releases the new P Twenty-Ten TDI
TECNAM has announced the introduction of a new player into the General Aviation arena with the Type Certificate expected by July, the...
Garth Calitz
Jun 9, 20202 min read


SpaceX launches two astronauts to orbit, igniting a new Era in Space-flight
SpaceX opened a new era of human space travel on Saturday when it became the first private company to launch astronauts into orbit,...
Garth Calitz
Jun 2, 20205 min read
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