By Garth Calitz Kudos to the Botswana Tourism Organization for delivering an outstanding airshow, truly a memorable event for the record books. The show officially began shortly after 12:00. President Ian Khama had just arrived when a group of skydivers appeared from a Bell helicopter belonging to the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), with one of them carrying a large Botswana flag. As he gradually descended, a Rumba band played the National Anthem of Botswana. A procession of vi

By Andre Vermeulen The Royal International Air Tattoo 2017, or RIAT, once again demonstrated why it is regarded as one of the world's premier airshows. RIAT highlights the collaborations between NATO and non-NATO nations, offering enthusiastic spectators and aviation fans spectacular air displays with both vintage and modern aircraft. RAF Fairford, located in the picturesque Gloucestershire countryside, serves as a joint base for the British and United States Air Force (USAF)

By Garth Calitz The vibrant Brits Flying Club organized an Open Day on Saturday, July 29th. The event was anchored by two main activities. Firstly, the Kranskop Gliding Club, located at BFC, conducted another successful Transformation and Development day under the leadership of Daniel Ralafeta, chairman of the Aero Club’s Transformation and Development team. Secondly, it marked the inaugural day for the Brits Model Aero Club (BMAC), which was recently approved and registered

By Cheryl Smit The East Rand Flying Club held its annual Fly-In Breakfast on August 5, 2017, enjoying ideal weather conditions. Springs Airfield (FASI) is a registered airfield leased from the local municipality, situated at 5,340 feet above mean sea level. It features a tarred runway that is 1,100 meters long, oriented 03/21. Additionally, there is a grass cross runway with a 14/32 orientation. The airfield operates without control, and nearby traffic utilizes the 122.4 MHz

By Andre Vermeulen We honor and remember those who took part in the World Wars and celebrate the remarkable aircraft they piloted. The day began early on Saturday morning at a hotel close to Heathrow Terminal 5. The broken clouds and cool breeze seemed to promise a fantastic day for flying. As I drove for just over an hour towards Duxford, my heart sank upon seeing the low clouds rolling in, suggesting it might turn into another rainy day. Nevertheless, my spirits lifted at

By Garth Calitz The quiet town of Modimolle in Limpopo was stirred by the arrival of over ninety aircraft for their yearly journey to the Nylstroom Flying Club's Taildraggers fly-in. Richard and Mariette, along with the entire Nicholson family, put in great effort to ensure this weekend is unforgettable for all attendees. Aircraft began arriving early on Friday morning from various regions of South Africa, with the first visiting pilot being Hans de Beer in his stunning Vans