By Garth Calitz Flying light aircraft offers an incredible sense of freedom and mastery over the skies. Yet, that same sky can turn from tranquil to terrifying when thunderstorms appear, which is very common in the inland provinces of South Africa. For pilots of smaller aircraft, few weather phenomena are more dangerous, or less forgiving, than a mature cumulonimbus cloud. Avoidance, preparation, and sound judgment are the keys to survival. Understanding how thunderstorms for

By Garth Calitz When the First World War came to an end, the world’s gaze shifted from the devastation of the battlefield to the limitless promise of the skies. Aviation, born barely a decade earlier, had proven itself in war, but now it was time for flight to serve humanity in peace. Among the pioneering minds shaping that future was a young American inventor whose restless genius and fearless experimentation would forever change the way aircraft were flown. His name was Law

By Garth Calitz When an aircraft manufacturer reaches a three-digit delivery milestone, it signifies the maturation of a product, production system, and owner community. For Epic Aircraft, delivering its 100th certified aircraft marks its evolution from a boutique builder to a sustained producer of high-performance turboprops. On September 19, 2025, Epic announced this milestone at its 11th Annual Odyssey Fly-In in Bend, Oregon, revealing that the 100th aircraft, an E1000 AX

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By Garth Calitz Drones are everywhere today, from hobbyists capturing stunning aerial shots to use in crop spraying and deliveries of...

Although global aviation safety trends remain positive, the statistics released today by the International Civil Aviation Organisation...

To meet the growing demand for skilled workers in the aviation industry and to create opportunities for young talent around the world,...

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk, a cherished aircraft with a massive following, proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Since its...

CubCrafters has secured a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that increases the gross weight capacity of the Piper PA-18 Super Cub to...