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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...
Garth Calitz
May 31, 20234 min read


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,...
Garth Calitz
May 31, 20232 min read


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...
Garth Calitz
May 31, 20231 min read


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...
Garth Calitz
May 31, 20234 min read


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...
Garth Calitz
May 31, 20233 min read


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...
Garth Calitz
May 31, 20236 min read


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...
Garth Calitz
May 24, 20234 min read


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...
Garth Calitz
May 24, 20233 min read


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...
Garth Calitz
May 24, 20232 min read


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...
Garth Calitz
May 24, 20234 min read
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