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ZU-ITT – Proving flights and Fuel Vaporisation
By Ian Beaton and Theo Arrenbrecht After completing the build of our wonderful RV10, we commenced with the proving flights. Now that...
Garth Calitz
Jan 17, 20244 min read


Van’s Declare Laser-Cut Parts “Safe For Use in Aircraft Construction”
The Van’s Aircraft Engineering team has recorded two presentations related to the acceptability, use, and testing results of laser-cut...
Garth Calitz
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Brits Airfield Bids Farewell to 2023 In True Bushveld Style
By Garth Calitz Brits Airfield has always been known as one of the most accommodating airfields in the Gauteng/ North West area and as...
Garth Calitz
Jan 9, 20242 min read

CubCrafters Delivers Its 1000th New Production Aircraft
CubCrafters, a leading manufacturer of FAA-certified, ASTM-certified, and experimental category utility and recreational aircraft,...
Garth Calitz
Jan 9, 20242 min read

Van’s Aircraft Announces Chapter 11 Reorganisation
Van’s Aircraft filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy code, a key step in the reorganisation of the company....
Garth Calitz
Dec 6, 20235 min read


South Africa Aero Club Awards Lunch
By Garth Calitz The Aero Club of South Africa hosted their annual awards lunch in the Master Power Aviation Hangar at Rand Airport on...
Garth Calitz
Nov 30, 20237 min read

CubCrafters Releases New Infrared Camera Tech
CubCrafters released a new thermal infra-red imaging system option for Garmin G3X-equipped aircraft that dramatically improves flight...
Garth Calitz
Nov 15, 20232 min read

Kitty Hawk and SAGPA Gyro Fly-in
By Garth Calitz Photos by Andre Venter Gyros or more correctly AutoGyros have become more and more popular over the last ten or so years...
Garth Calitz
Nov 8, 20232 min read


Reach For A Dream - Making Dreams Come True
Saturday morning dawned and Stellenbosch Flying Club was a hive of activity, as members prepared to welcome the Reach for a Dream...
Garth Calitz
Nov 8, 20233 min read


ROCKET HEMS and Henley Air Kids’ Flight - Initiative
By Garth Calitz President John F Kennedy once stated that “Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the...
Garth Calitz
Nov 1, 20233 min read
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