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Fun Spot Landing Competition at Krugersdorp
By Andre Venter I arrived at Krugersdorp on a very cold windy morning, which is the norm this time of the year at FAKR. My first priority...
Garth Calitz
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Warmbaths Taildraggers – The Spirit Returns
By Garth Calitz Photos by Andre Venter Taildraggers has for many years been a “must attend” fly-in on the South African aviation calendar...
Garth Calitz
Jul 5, 20234 min read


Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics
By Gary Shephard After a decade of aviation isolation, the people of Durban were treated to the Sky GP 03, the first being on the Durban...
Garth Calitz
Jun 21, 20233 min read


EAA National Convention 2023
By Andre Venter Middelburg Airfield has been rather busy this year hosting way more than its fair share of aviation events, these include...
Garth Calitz
Jun 14, 20233 min read


Presidents Trophy Air Race 2023
By Garth Calitz The economy is biting everyone and this was clearly visible in the is year's Presidents Trophy Air Race, just a few short...
Garth Calitz
May 31, 20234 min read


SAC National Aerobatics Championships 2023
By Garth Calitz photos by Jana Niemoller Central South Africa has become the favourite venue for the Sports Aerobatic Club's annual...
Garth Calitz
May 24, 20233 min read


Kalahari Bundu Bash 2023
By Rob McFie There are eleven distinct biomes in the world and South Africa has nine. It is, therefore, safe to say that we also have the...
Garth Calitz
May 11, 20233 min read


Bill Harrops 2nd Dinosaur Derby and Night Glow
By Garth Calitz Photos By Andre Venter The hot air balloon is the oldest form of flight technology used for carrying humans, following...
Garth Calitz
May 3, 20233 min read


Return of the Sky GP to Durban
Durban residents and aviation enthusiasts from all over South Africa and the world are thrilled at the news of the Sky Grand Prix of...
Garth Calitz
Apr 25, 20232 min read


CubCrafters to Offer New Rotax Powered Carbon Cub
CubCrafters is introducing a new variant of its best-selling Carbon Cub aircraft. In development for international markets, the new model...
Garth Calitz
Apr 12, 20233 min read
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