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Helivate Transverse 2.0 – A Rally with a Difference

Garth Calitz

Aug 24, 20222 min read

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...

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...

From the Tower looking Back – The Real Reason for 747-400 Winglets

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...

From the Tower looking Back......Achtung here come the Tornados

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...

From The Tower looking Back – The FALCON (50) vs the seagulls

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...

From the Tower looking Back ....How to (legally) stretch your fuel

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...

From the Tower Looking Back – Ysterplaat, Can you see it?

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...

From the Tower Looking Back …..Air Force One

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...

Slinging over Wild Southern Africa and Back

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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