Garth Calitz Oct 8, 20193 minWheels-Up Landings – Limit the RiskWe’ve all heard the old saying, “there are two kinds of pilots, the ones that have done a wheels-up and those that are still going to”. I...
Garth Calitz Oct 1, 20193 minBallistic Parachute systems – Are they worth the expenseA ballistic parachute is a parachute ejected from its casing by a small explosion, much like that used in an ejection seat. The advantage...
Garth Calitz Sep 25, 20196 minEmergency landings – Good Choices are Key to SurvivalIn recent years we have heard of many forced landings that went wrong sadly too often claiming the lives of the occupants. So, what...
Garth Calitz Aug 20, 20198 minNight Flying – Know the DangersThere are lots of great reasons to fly at night, and pilots who choose to should embrace it and learn more about it. For starters, the...