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EAA Chapter 322 Kitty Hawk Breakfast Fly-in
By Andre Venter and Neil Bowden Kitty Hawk Aerodrome situated just outside Pretoria must be one the most welcoming airfields anywhere in...
Garth Calitz
Feb 1, 20232 min read


CubCrafters to Build New Aircraft for US Department of Agriculture
CubCrafters, the designer and manufacturer of Light-Sport, Experimental, and Part 23 Certified back-country aircraft, announced recently...
Garth Calitz
Jan 24, 20232 min read


Is General Aviation Safe?
By Garth Calitz A question often asked by prospective flight students and their families is “Is flying Safe?” sadly they are often fed...
Garth Calitz
Jan 10, 20234 min read


The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Back in Business
The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has received FAA Production Certificate No. 26CE. Doug Smith, Enstrom’s VP of Quality Assurance, was...
Garth Calitz
Jan 10, 20232 min read


Virtual Silver Falcons and the Real world
By Timothy Homan Where did it all start and who are the Virtual Silver Falcons? The Virtual Silver Falcons started back in 2020 as a...
Garth Calitz
Dec 20, 20227 min read


Why a Helicopter is Worth the Investment
Your time is your most valuable resource and with more and more airlines reporting delays or cancellations, air travel is becoming...
Garth Calitz
Dec 20, 20223 min read


ICAD Airshow and Youth Awareness Expo
By Garth Calitz, photos by Andre Venter and Louisa Bernard The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) hosted a successful...
Garth Calitz
Dec 8, 20224 min read


Ace of Base Aerobatic Competition
By Garth Calitz Heidelberg was chosen as the venue for the 2022 Ace of Base aerobatic competition, this competition is unique as a pilot...
Garth Calitz
Dec 8, 20223 min read


Aero Club of South Africa Awards Ceremony 2022
After a break of two years due to the pandemic, the Aero Club held their awards luncheon at Rand Airport. Flippie Vermeulen kindly made...
Garth Calitz
Nov 30, 202216 min read


The 22nd World Rally Flying Championships
By Garth Calitz and Rob Jonkers The 22nd World Rally Flying Championships finally got underway on Monday 14 November, I say finally...
Garth Calitz
Nov 24, 20225 min read
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