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The History of Hot Air Ballooning
On the 19th September 1783 Pilatre De Rozier, a scientist, launched the first hot air balloon called 'Aerostat Reveillon'. The passengers...
Garth Calitz
Dec 14, 20214 min read


The Birth of an RV3 - ZU-ITY
Neil Murray Photos by Andre Venter Having restored a Supercub, built an RV 8 and a Glasair Sportsman I thought I’d have a go at an RV 3....
Garth Calitz
Nov 30, 20216 min read


SAC Aerobatics Training Camp – Heidelberg Airfield
The Sports Aerobatic Club of South Africa have over recent years spent a lot of time and energy in developing new talent to ensure the...
Garth Calitz
Nov 23, 20213 min read


South African Landing Championships – A Competition with a Difference
South African Powered Flying Association (SAPFA) hosted the South African National Landing Championships, The competition was held...
Garth Calitz
Nov 17, 20213 min read


Krugersdorp Flying Club Spot Landing and Airfield Festival
By Garth Calitz Photos by Andre Venter Krugersdorp Airfield, or “HMS Krugersdorp” as its affectionately known by aviators, is the host...
Garth Calitz
Oct 19, 20213 min read


EAA Warmbaths Taildraggers 2021
After much anticipation and uncertainty, the time finally arrived to make the trek up north the Warmbaths for the 12th annual...
Garth Calitz
Oct 12, 20213 min read


Stellenbosch Heritage Day Fly-in
By Rob Russell Photos by Rayno Snyman Since its founding in the mid-1970s, Stellenbosch Flying club has always had a reputation for...
Garth Calitz
Sep 28, 20215 min read


SAC Junior Coetzee Memorial Contest
By Garth Calitz With all the disruptions to the aerobatic competition calendar this year the SAC committee decided to have a very special...
Garth Calitz
Sep 22, 20214 min read


Bela Bela Miniature Pylon Racing
By Matthys Botha With the Covid19 Restrictions being lifted, SAMPRA made their way to Bela Bela to continue the racing calendar for the...
Garth Calitz
Sep 22, 20213 min read


SAPFA Secunda Speed Rally – Season Three
By Garth Calitz Three years ago a few determined SAPFA members decided to “rock the boat” and introduce a completely new and very...
Garth Calitz
Aug 31, 20215 min read
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