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Extra Flugzeugbau - Most Successful Aerobatic Aircraft in Recent Years
The legend was born in 1980 when aerobatic pilot Walter Extra decided to create an aerobatic aircraft to suit his needs, he based this...
Garth Calitz
May 18, 20224 min read


Extra Flugzeugbau - Most Successful Aerobatic Aircraft in Recent Years
The legend was born in 1980 when aerobatic pilot Walter Extra decided to create an aerobatic aircraft to suit his needs, he based this...
Garth Calitz
Apr 23, 20193 min read


Rand Airshow 2018
After all the anticipation the day finally arrived for the Rand Airshow, which over the years has come to be known as the most diverse...
Garth Calitz.
Aug 21, 20186 min read


SCA National Aerobatics Championship
The Spots Aerobatics Club (SAC) National Championships were held at New Tempe airfield in Bloemfontein from the 1 to 5 of August....
Garth Calitz
Aug 7, 20184 min read


SAC Gauteng Regional Aerobatic Competition – Vereeniging
Gauteng Regional Aerobatic Competition – Vereeniging Competitors in the SAC Gauteng Regionals were given a very “warm” welcome to...
Garth Calitz
Jan 22, 20182 min read


Ace of Base 2017
By Garth and Geraldine Calitz The quiet industrial town of Vereeniging was awakened by the roar of high-powered aerobatic aircraft over the weekend of December 2nd and 3rd. The Sport Aerobatic Club of South Africa hosted its final aerobatic competition of the year. The Ace of Base competition stands out from other competitions in South Africa. In most other contests, the overall winner is the victor of the unlimited class. However, in Ace of Base, the title of "Ace of Base" i
Garth and Geraldine Calitz
Dec 4, 20172 min read


News Letter 6 September 2017
Good day All I greet you today with a very heavy heart after the tragic loss of two wonderful young people over the weekend. I met Ben...
Garth Calitz
Sep 6, 20173 min read


The Grand Rand Airshow 2017
By Abri Krigler The Rand Airshow was set to be extraordinary this year, and as usual, it lived up to expectations. From the moment the gates opened, an electric atmosphere was palpable, with long lines of people enduring the icy cold. Spectators eagerly filled Rand Airport's distinctive 270° crowd line, anxiously awaiting the show's commencement, as Brian Emmenis from Capital Sounds, known as "The Voice of Airshows," heightened the excitement. The event began with a parade of
Abri Kriegler
Aug 21, 20174 min read
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