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The Yakovlev Yak-52 - Яковлев Як-52
The Yakovlev Yak-52 is a Soviet primary trainer aircraft which first flew in 1976. It was produced in Romania from 1977 to 1998 by...
Garth Calitz
Jul 17, 20183 min read


The XtremeAir Sbach – Pushing the Limits
The XtremeAir Sbach is a German high performance two-seat aerobatic and touring monoplane designed by Philipp Steinbach with Albert...
Garth Calitz
Jul 10, 20182 min read


PJ-II "Dreamer- Ducted fan Jet "Replica"
"The "PJ-II "Dreamer" is two seater "Ducted Fan" fighter Jet "replica" kit-build aircraft. PJ-II "Dreamer" "Replica" is in inverted...
Garth Calitz
Jul 10, 20183 min read


The Mighty Hercules C-130 "The Legend continues"
The Hercules C-130 entered service with the U.S. in the 1950s, followed by Australia and many other nations. During its years of service,...
Garth Calitz
Jun 12, 201810 min read


Boeings "Bet the Farm" 747 Programme
In 1963, the United States Air Force started a series of study projects on a very large strategic transport aircraft. Although the C-141...
Garth Calitz
May 29, 201813 min read


The TAF Sling 2 Taildragger
Approximately five years ago, two Qantas captains, Peter Calley and Des Howson, arrived at our factory in Johannesburg intent on...
Shanelle McKechnie
May 21, 20183 min read


SAAB JAS 39 Gripen
SAAB JAS 39 Gripen In the late 1970s, Sweden sought to replace its ageing Saab 35 Draken and Saab 37 Viggen. The Swedish Air Force...
Garth Calitz
Apr 23, 201818 min read


Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros
In 1964, Czechoslovak aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody embarked on a new design project to meet the specified requirements for a...
Garth Calitz
Apr 16, 20186 min read


The Bell 222
The Bell 222 is an American twin-engine light helicopter built by Bell Helicopter. A cosmetically modified version of the 222 was used as...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20183 min read


Atlas Oryx Multi-Role Helicopter
A multirole medium-size utility helicopter, Atlas Oryx is manufactured by Denel Aerospace Systems for the South African Air Force (SAAF)....
Garth Calitz
Mar 26, 20185 min read
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