Ace of Base Aerobatic Competition
By Garth Calitz Heidelberg was chosen as the venue for the 2022 Ace of Base aerobatic competition, this competition is unique as a pilot...
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Garth Calitz
Nov 30, 202216 min read
Aero Club of South Africa Awards Ceremony 2022
After a break of two years due to the pandemic, the Aero Club held their awards luncheon at Rand Airport. Flippie Vermeulen kindly made...
Garth Calitz
Nov 24, 20225 min read
The 22nd World Rally Flying Championships
By Garth Calitz and Rob Jonkers The 22nd World Rally Flying Championships finally got underway on Monday 14 November, I say finally...
Garth Calitz
Nov 24, 20224 min read
Seventh Edition of the Popular Helivate Olympics
By Garth Calitz Helivate Helicopter Services have hosted a Heli Olympics for the last seven years and the pilots seem to love them as...
Garth Calitz
Nov 16, 20223 min read
22nd World Rally Flying Championships Gets Off to a Grand Start
Brits Airfield is hosting the 22nd World Rally Fling Competition this week, the opening ceremony was held at this friendly airfield on...
Garth Calitz
Nov 2, 20223 min read
SAPFA National Landing Competition
By Garth Calitz The friendly Brits Airfield was once again chosen to host the National Landing Competition on Saturday 29 October....
Garth Calitz
Oct 25, 20222 min read
Sling Squawk – October 2022
Howzit Slingers! It feels like just last week I was writing to update you that the trip to Oshkosh in three shiny High Wings (once again...
Garth Calitz
Oct 19, 20229 min read
CAA Accident Reduction Week Roadshow at Stellenbosch
By Rob Russell October being Transport month, the Civil Aviation Association has organised various events around the country. Amongst...
Garth Calitz
Oct 4, 20224 min read
The Holborn Assets Springs Season Finale Speed Rally
By Garth Calitz The Ekurhuleni East Flying Club hosted the finale of the 2022 Speed Rally season and fortunately, the weather was great...
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...
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