Helivate Transverse 2.0 – A Rally with a Difference
By Andre Venter Arriving at Helivate’s base at Jack Taylor airfield in Krugersdorp we were welcomed with a very welcome cup of steaming...
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Garth Calitz
Jun 1, 20223 min read
TOPGUN Maverick – Worth the Wait?
Well, the simple answer to that would be a resounding YES!!!!! After a wait of 34 years, the highly anticipated sequel to the 80’s...
Garth Calitz
Sep 21, 20212 min read
Silver Creek Gorge Estate Pancake Day
By Andre Venter Saturday morning looked rather grim weather-wise but I decided to make the trip to Silver Creek Gorge Estate with the...
Garth Calitz
Aug 31, 20217 min read
From the Tower looking Back – The Real Reason for 747-400 Winglets
By Rob Russell When Boeing unveiled their 400 version of the 747, I remember the shock and horror of the aviation community. Firstly it...
Garth Calitz
Jul 27, 202111 min read
From the Tower looking Back......Achtung here come the Tornados
By Rob Russell Every now and then we had the pleasure of entertaining an aircraft, or two, from the Luftwaffe. Invariably it was a...
Garth Calitz
Jun 29, 20217 min read
From The Tower looking Back – The FALCON (50) vs the seagulls
By Rob Russell It was a typical winter’s afternoon, in May, when the call went out and like a true officer and gentleman, I was obligated...
Garth Calitz
Jun 8, 20217 min read
From the Tower looking Back ....How to (legally) stretch your fuel
By Rob Russell I remember that Sunday, in 1984. I had just been signed out on Approach and Area and I was young, keen and full of no...
Garth Calitz
May 12, 20216 min read
From the Tower Looking Back – Ysterplaat, Can you see it?
By Rob Russell For years, AFB Ysterplaat has played a very important role in the maritime and training sides of the SAAF. It has always...
Garth Calitz
Apr 14, 20218 min read
From the Tower Looking Back …..Air Force One
By Rob Russell It was early in June 2013, when we were informed of the visit of President Obama to Cape Town. Having been involved in a...
Garth Calitz
Mar 16, 20212 min read
Slinging over Wild Southern Africa and Back
The Sling Africa Tour is once again upon us and this year will see us Slinging our way over wild southern Africa and back! Southern...
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