For the pilot looking for a weekend fly-away there could be no better place than Bona Bona Game lodge and Safari Spa deeply nestled in...

The South African Civil Aviation Authority hosted a very successful Career Expo and threw in an Airshow just for good measure. Ladysmith...

The birth of this this RV marked the realisation of a long standing dream, Derek Hopkins has wanted to build a RV since he first saw...

As many will recall SAPFA held a training camp at Aerosud recently and at this event it was decided that it would be followed by a...

The town of Bethlehem in the Eastern Free State was the centre of the Airshow world weekend last weekend with many of the top South...

The Spots Aerobatics Club (SAC) National Championships were held at New Tempe airfield in Bloemfontein from the 1 to 5 of August....

Over the past week, the small agricultural town of Malelane transformed into the hub of global aerobatics, as top competitors from eleven countries participated in the Twenty-Ninth FAI World Aerobatics Championships. South Africa was well-represented with six competitors: Nigel Hopkins and Barrie Eeles flew Extra 330 SCs, Patrick Davidson piloted a powerful Sukhoi 31, Bertus du Preez competed in an Sbach XA42, Mark Hensman flew an MX2, and Neville Ferreira participated in th

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...

By Garth Calitz On Saturday, 27th August, the residents of the small Free State town of Bethlehem enjoyed an airshow. The early morning weather likely caused concern for the organizers, as the low clouds appeared to be settling in for the day. Despite the freezing temperatures and bone-chilling wind, with the temperature only reaching 3° by 8 am, spectators began arriving early in the morning. The organizers made a significant effort to engage the local youth, aiming to foste

By Garth Calitz Nigel Hopkins initiated the trend by acquiring an Extra 330 SC after his MX2 lost a wing during practice for the 2015 World Unlimited Championship in France. Barrie Eeles became the second South African owner of an Extra 330 SC, and earlier this month, Eugene Du Preez received his impressive new aircraft. The Extra 330SC is considered one of the leading aerobatic competition and air show aircraft globally. Manufactured by Extra Aircraft in Germany, the 330S