Runways explained
Whether you have been flying for a long time, or just started, here are some runway things you might not know or might have forgotten about. According to the ICAO
Give your flying career a lift-off at Aeronav Academy!
Aeronav Academy is a TETA (Transport Education Training Authority) recognised training facility, with over 45 years of experience in the aviation training industry in South Africa, and strives to provide
Light aircraft we need today
Sometimes aircraft are removed from production despite being excellent at their tasks. Here are several aircraft we believe should be considered to be put back on production. IN NO PARTICULAR
What made the Bell Airacobra famous?
The Airacobra was one of the principal American fighters in service when the United States entered World War Two. First flown in April 1938, the Airacobra was initially designed as a
Autonomous Black Hawk drone
Developed under the DARPA ALIAS program, this Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter executed all manoeuvres automously while being monitored by a ground-based command center. Sitting on the runway in Fort Campbell,
First-ever Tanzanian pilot to fly over Kilimanjaro in a hot air balloon
Hot Air balloon pilot Captain Abeid Soka has become part of an exclusive group of balloon pilots who flew over the peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro. 22 December 2021 – Captain
A Clash of Cultures Pt 2
“The De Havilland Tiger Moth vs Boeing Stearman” (PART TWO) Elton Bondi – We continue Elton’s review of the Boeing Stearman. Given its imposing size it is amazing that so
UAE awards Denel Dynamics aircraft maintenance contract
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) signs a R23-million contract with Denel Dynamics to provide technical support for its Seeker unmanned aerial vehicles. The deal was announced on Monday 21 February,
Private pilot’s licence
Whether you wish to fly for fun or pursue a career in aviation obtaining a private pilot licence is the first step to reaching your goal. Choosing to become a
A Clash of Cultures (Pt. 1)
“The De Havilland Tiger Moth vs Boeing Stearman” (PART ONE) Elton Bondi – The first article in this series about historically significant and unusual airplanes, described the vintage De Havilland
Experience the ProFlight Series 2
Five pilots, seven different aircrafts. Get to know the pilots who fly with the ProFlight Series 2. The ProFlight Series 2 is the lightest aviation headset Bose has ever produced,
Youngest Woman To Fly Solo Around The World
After one hundred and fifty five days after departing the Flanders International Airport (EBKT) in Belgium’s city of Kortrijk, Rutherford arrived home Thursday. Zara completed a 52 000 km journey
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