Electric Airplanes Starting To Take Off
The home of the koala, the kangaroo, and Qantas is about to use electric airplanes to launch the world’s first all-electric, zero emissions airline. “We believe there will be a
Innovation Led by Pilots
Since Bose developed its first noise cancellation headset, the company’s relentless commitment to innovation and engineering excellence can be seen with each headset introduction. This has made Bose a trusted
Where did the phonetic alphabet come from?
When a pilot communicates with air traffic control, static and other interferences often lead to confusion with English language letters. ICAO developed the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet to ease communication
Honda’s Aviation Ambitions
From its start making motorized bicycles using surplus war parts, Honda has grown into a multinational with core technologies ranging from combustion engines, robotics and aviation, and it is these
11,000th Van’s Aircraft RV Takes Flight
The aircraft is a Van’s RV-7A belonging to Lennard Nichols and Jay Conlin from Alberta, Canada. They said, “First flight couldn’t have gone better! Aircraft flew hands off. Handled like
Algoa Flying Club Celebrates 65th
HISTORY Algoa Flying Club, including Algoa Flight Training Division, finds its roots before the Second World War when the Port Elizabeth Aero Club was formed in 1929, training pilots on
Outpace and outperform with the Canon EOS R3
A camera that lets you photograph sport, wildlife and news like never before. Identify subjects just by looking at them – a truly intuitive experience – and stay ahead of
The Mighty Boeing 747-Jumbos – Part 5
Excluding the Concorde, which was conceptualised, designed and built as a supersonic aircraft, the Boeing 747 Jumbos are the fastest airliners in the world. They are capable of easily maintaining
More about Cirrus South Africa
Cirrus South Africa Pty Ltd is a South African registered company and SACAA approved AMO and ATO, with the mandate from Cirrus Aircraft to be their brand agents in South
The MC-130J HERCULES SEAPLANE
Air Force Special Operations Command plans to demonstrate an amphibious version of the MC-130J Hercules by the end of 2022. The C-130 is one of the world’s most-produced transport aircraft,
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
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