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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


South African ADS-B Enters Final Phase
By Clinton Carroll We have all heard that ADS-B is coming. When is it happening? Is it really going to affect South African Airspace?...
Garth Calitz
Nov 24, 20226 min read


22nd World Rally Flying Championships Gets Off to a Grand Start
Brits Airfield is hosting the 22nd World Rally Fling Competition this week, the opening ceremony was held at this friendly airfield on...
Garth Calitz
Nov 16, 20223 min read


Helicopter Pioneer Frank Robinson Passes
On November 12, 2022, Robinson Helicopter Company bid a final farewell to its founder, Frank Robinson. Robinson, 92, passed away...
Garth Calitz
Nov 16, 20222 min read


End of an Era, Safair Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules Final Flight
The final flight of a Safair Operations Lockheed L-100 took place from Entebbe, Uganda at the end of last month, few people realised that...
Garth Calitz
Nov 9, 20223 min read


SACAA Launches a Client Contact Centre and Revamped Website With E-Services Portal
The South African Civil Aviation Authority launched a series of Client Care solutions with a Client Contact Centre as well as a revamped...
Garth Calitz
Nov 9, 20223 min read


SAPFA National Landing Competition
By Garth Calitz The friendly Brits Airfield was once again chosen to host the National Landing Competition on Saturday 29 October....
Garth Calitz
Nov 2, 20223 min read
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