Presidents Trophy Air Race 2023
By Garth Calitz The economy is biting everyone and this was clearly visible in the is year's Presidents Trophy Air Race, just a few short...
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Garth Calitz
- May 31
- 2 min
Klipriver River Fly-in
By Andre Venter The Klipriver Fly-in was widely advertised and it was expected to attract many pilots and their aircraft, unfortunately,...
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Garth Calitz
- May 31
- 1 min
Pipistrel expands its presence in Africa with the appointment of Absolute Aviation
Pipistrel is bolstering its African sales network with the appointment of Absolute Aviation, head-quartered at Lanseria International...
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Garth Calitz
- May 31
- 4 min
The First Hijacking – Italy 1942
By Rob Russell Another coastal patrol, just like yesterday..... On 28th July 1942, a Bristol Beaufort of 217 Squadron, RAF, under the...
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Garth Calitz
- May 31
- 3 min
Carb Icing - Prevention is Always Better than Cure
Fuel induction system icing, often referred to as “Carburettor Icing”, is the build-up of ice in the fuel induction system and can affect...
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Garth Calitz
- May 31
- 6 min
Clyde Cessna - Founding of the Cessna Aircraft Company
Clyde Cessna’s name, at least his surname, is instantly recognized by pilots and aviation enthusiasts the world over. Over the years, the...
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Garth Calitz
- May 24
- 4 min
Heroldt’s Group Tempe Airshow 2023
By Garth Calitz New Tempe Airfield has always delivered rather different airshows and this year was no exception. Conrad Botha and his...
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Garth Calitz
- May 24
- 3 min
SAC National Aerobatics Championships 2023
By Garth Calitz photos by Jana Niemoller Central South Africa has become the favourite venue for the Sports Aerobatic Club's annual...
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Garth Calitz
- May 24
- 2 min
Bombardier Challenger 3500 Business Jet Makes European Debut
Bombardier will debut the award-winning Challenger 3500 business jet to the European market, as all gather at the 2023 European Business...
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Garth Calitz
- May 24
- 4 min
The Battle of Taranto – a Defining Moment in Naval Aviation
On the night of November 11-12, 1940, the Royal Navy launched twenty-one obsolescent Fairey Swordfish biplane torpedo bombers from the...
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