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Garth Calitz
Oct 4, 20224 min read
Density Altitude - Be Careful Out There
We have published this before but as we in the Northern Provinces of South Africa are currently experiencing heatwave conditions it is of...

Garth Calitz
Sep 28, 20222 min read
South Africa Elected to Preside Over the 41st ICAO Assembly
South Africa has been given the distinguished honour of presiding over the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 41st...

Garth Calitz
Sep 7, 20222 min read
The Tecnam P2010 Gran Lusso Makes its Début
The Gran Lusso is a super luxury version with refined Italian leather upholstery, carbon fibre insets and an all-new centre FADEC power...

Garth Calitz
Aug 10, 20222 min read
Embraer and Collins Aerospace Demonstrate Advanced Ice Protection System
Embraer and Collins Aerospace are collaborating on the development and testing of an innovative carbon nanotube electro thermal heating...


Garth Calitz
Jul 20, 20223 min read
Pilot Fatigue - A Real Threat
For years, pilot fatigue has been a real issue. Airline pilots, as well as cargo, corporate and charter pilots, can all face fatigue...


Garth Calitz
Jul 13, 20223 min read
Overcapitalization In Aviation - Thoughts and Feelings
By Clinton Carroll There is a growing trend to see investment in your aeroplane as overcapitalisation, here are my thoughts. I find...

Garth Calitz
Jul 6, 20222 min read
Honda Aircraft Company Extends Partnership with FlightSafety International
Honda Aircraft Company and FlightSafety International announced a 25-year extension to their existing 15-year-old partnership that will...


Garth Calitz
Jun 29, 20224 min read
Engine Failure after Take-off: Turn Back to the Runway or Land Straight Ahead?
"The most important decisions you’ll ever make in an aircraft should be made before you enter the aircraft." If you haven’t previously...


Garth Calitz
Jun 14, 20226 min read
Emergency landings – Good Choices are Key to Survival
In 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
Apr 19, 20226 min read
Flying with a common cold
So your throat is sore, your nose running, and your head throbbing as if to burst. You can’t help speaking with a characteristic nasal...
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