Tiger Moth recent 90th Anniversary
The Tiger was used in both military and civilian applications, and remains in widespread use as a recreational aircraft today. Still used occasionally as a primary training aircraft with a
An Airplane if a Reflection of a Time and a Place
Due to my deep and long-standing interest in both aerobatics and exotic vintage airplanes, I continue to enjoy opportunities to fly a diverse range of light aircraft, which perhaps many
Plan ahead, Stay ahead!
Have you heard of RPAS Launchpad? Launchpad has been developed with the combination of the airline and Remotely Piloted Aircraft System industry experience so that the software meets the standard
B-52 Engine Replacement Program
Rolls-Royce North America has been selected to provide the powerplant for the B-52H Stratofortress under the Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP), beating out their competitors. The B-52 fleet has undergone
Airport Cleaner Gets Wings
Nokuthula Mchunu, 37, a former airport cleaner, is on her way to realising her dream of becoming a commercial pilot. Now a student pilot at Focus Air Flight School in
A relook at the Colomban MC-15 ‘Cri-Cri’
The MC-15 Cri-Cri was given the nickname of his daughter Christine. Cri-Cri is also the French term for the sound of a cricket or a cicada.Funny enough for an older
Our Training Fleet – Aeronav Academy
We operate a fleet of modern, high-quality aircraft specifically chosen to give our students the safest, most cost effective and enjoyable experience throughout training. Our aircraft of choice for basic
Pilot Rating – Blue Chip Flight School
After the completion of your Private Pilot Licence, the next step in your pilot training is to obtain a Night Rating. What is a Night Rating? The Night Rating allows
Think Smarter, Fly Charter! FlyJetstream Aviation – Incredible destinations!
We all know time is money and idle time is money lost, wasting time in a jammed packed airport is simply frustrating. The ability to jump on a last minute
THE BOEING 747’s FUEL JETTISONING SYSTEM
The Boeing 747-400 aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of 395 000 kilograms and a maximum landing weight of 285 000 kilograms. This means that if a 747-400 in fact
Taildraggers – Improve Your Flying Skills
THE RUDDER You can fly a nosewheel aircraft without ever touching the rudder, as the pivot point (CG) is in front of the main gear. If the aircraft gets sideways,
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