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USAF ‘Accelerated Path to Wings’ pilot training makes history
Seven Airmen made history as the first “Accelerated Path to Wings” program graduated and they transitioned from students to Air Force...
Garth Calitz
Mar 23, 20212 min read


The Piper Pilot 100 - Affordable and Proven Trainer
Piper Aircraft recently announced that it had received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Pilot...
Garth Calitz
Dec 22, 20202 min read


Paramount Group Expands its ‘Top Gun’ Role in Supporting the Combat Readiness of the USA Air Force
Paramount Aerospace Systems USA (PAS USA), a subsidiary of Africa based, global aerospace and technology company Paramount Group, will...
Garth Calitz
Nov 3, 20204 min read


AIFA to close Oudshoorn Base
The Global COVID-19 Pandemic has claimed yet another aviation victim and sadly this will have a major impact on the small Karoo town of...
Garth Calitz
Oct 27, 20202 min read


Flying Frontiers from Bush Flying to Warbirds
Have you ever dreamt about experiencing real bush flying in an aircraft kitted out with massive tundra tyres and an undercarriage...
Garth Calitz
Sep 22, 20205 min read


Sling Squawk August 2020
Howzit Slingers! It’s been just over three months since I wrote to you last, and I see I closed my last newsletter by saying “I’ll see...
Garth Calitz
Aug 11, 20205 min read


E-Learning during Aviation your career
By Anthony Foxcroft I arrived at the company HQ for my first day as a new recruit, and after the welcoming session with the boss, we were...
Garth Calitz
Jul 28, 20202 min read


Theoretical Knowledge at Interviews for Aviators
By Anthony Foxcroft, CFI at Aviation Training. A few years ago, I attended an interview at an airline in the Middle East. I was...
Garth Calitz
Jul 14, 20202 min read


Theoretical Knowledge for Licence conversions
Anthony Foxcroft is the CFI of Aviation Training Last year I embarked upon the process of converting my South African ATPL to an EASA...
Garth Calitz
Jun 30, 20202 min read


The Hidden Costs of Aviation Studies
Louise Hahn is the Head of Training at Aviation Training I often encounter the notion that the 18-month time frame in which you must...
Garth Calitz
Jun 16, 20202 min read
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