THIS DIVERSITY—spanning scenic balloon flights over Hartbeespoort Dam, the freedom of paragliding, the precision of aerobatics, and the adventure of cross-country navigation —ensures that there is something to captivate every aviation enthusiast, keeping the skies endlessly inspiring and rewarding.
Over the years, the Aero Club of South Africa and allied associations have been instrumental in promoting recreational aviation and supporting amateur-built aircraft in many ways.
Once a year, the Aeroclub acknowledges the efforts of pilots and members who have contributed to promoting sport aviation and celebrates the remarkable achievements of those who have taken flying to new heights.
Incredible skill, innovation, bravery, or exceptional lifetime dedication to promoting a cause are recognized and rewarded. By honouring technical mastery and aircraft design, they celebrate individual excellence and acknowledge businesses that have achieved groundbreaking accomplishments.
The event at The Boma at the Birchwood Conference Centre began with a warm welcome from the Master of Ceremonies, David le Roux from PilotInsure, who took to the stage to open the proceedings and introduce Vice President of The Aeroclub, Goitse Diale, who is set to assume the Chairmanship next year.
Goitse delivered a heartfelt and inspiring speech, highlighting the rich history and significance of the event while emphasizing the Aeroclub’s unwavering commitment to the growth, upliftment, and advancement of general aviation in South Africa.
Feasting ensued with a delicious selection of entrées, after which the award ceremony began.
SASCOC National Protea Colours were awarded to the incredible Jonker Sailplanes team for their achievements at the 37th and 38th World Gliding Championships held in Narromine, Australia in 2023 and Uvalde, Texas in 2024 respectively.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 2024 من SA Flyer Magazine.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 2024 من SA Flyer Magazine.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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LIVING THE DREAM Part 2: Planning and Pax
Part 2: Planning and Pax
QUEEN AIR TALES
In the early seventies Esquire Airways acquired a pre-owned Beechcraft Queen Air. This top of the range 8,800 lb MAUW model had nine forward facing commuter seats and I flew it as a single pilot operation for several months.
HELICOPTER PILOTS SHOULD UNIONISE
Helicopter pilots are stuck in a 12-month flying cycle. While they will have periods of rest and active rest (performing ground-based tasks and planning ventures) within their work source campaigns, it's not a good situation. They need programmed periods to catch their breath.
AFTERMATH of the Engine Fire
Iris McCallum continues her stories about her early years with Air Kenya. This month she tells us about the immediate aftermath of her dramatic engine fire and crash, and her subsequent 'getting back onto the saddle'.
LARGEST EVER RHINO RELOCATION
Specialist air cargo operator ACS mobilised all its skills to successfully complete a very challenging project – the translocation of 39 White Rhino from Namibia to the USA.
NOVEMBER 2024
November sees strong growth in aircraft registrations with 16 additions, but 10 aircraft are cancelled as exported. The Type Certified additions are a mixed bag.
TWINCO FUEL
AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT
RON WHEELDON'S HUNTERS
RON WHEELDON is a Johannesburg based trademark and IP attorney. He writes, \"My love affair with Hawker Hunter jet fighters started in approximately 1963 when the Rhodesian parliament opening was marked by a fly-by of nine recently acquired Hawker Hunters in diamond formation.
FLYING THE HAWKER HUNTER
Flying a Hunter starts hours before actually walking out to the aircraft. This machine is a legend, but it is first of all about the highest performance machine that it is feasible for a civilian to fly. Flying it is not to be taken lightly.
RIGHT SEAT RULES NO. 25 SLOW FLIGHT
Most of us feel a bit edgy when the ASI creeps down within 10 KIAS of the stall. Jim Davis has some hints on how to be comfortable and in control - even when the airspeed is 20 KIAS below the stall.
