The science and art of decision-making in aviation
Piloting an aircraft effectively and efficiently involves two processes. The first is handling − the physical aspect of flying involving the manipulation of the controls. The second is the cognitive
The legendary “three holer” − Boeing’s 727
The Boeing 727 was one of the most beautiful looking airliners ever built. Of all the early jet airliners, the 727 had the most distinctive appearance. Whether parked on the
Switch on regardless
When I get into an aircraft like a Harvard, Extra 300 or a Pitts Special, I switch on big time! All my lights go on, warning me not to fuck
The Canon EOS R6: True Speed. True Mirrorless
If you’ve been searching for the perfect camera for aviation sports, wildlife and portrait photography, your quest is over. With the Canon EOS R6, photographers and filmmakers can take their
Piet Niewenhuizen: Joburg to New Jersey in a DC-3
A trip from Rand Airport in Joburg to Princeton, New Jersey, USA in a DC-3. What could possibly go wrong…? Piet Niewenhuizen tells us all about the journey from which,
Bose Aviation Headsets: Why TSO Certification Matters
Every feature in each Bose Aviation headset has been carefully considered, engineered and refined to provide the greatest possible benefit to the pilot who wears it. Meeting and exceeding the
What makes an aviator a hero?
We aviation enthusiasts the world over revere our pilot heroes. We celebrate the victories and achievements of fellow flyers who have accomplished great things. They have won international aerobatic competitions,
Profile: Frank van Houten
We sat down with Dutch pilot-extraordinaire Frank van Houten recently to find out what makes him tick and what gives him the edge as one of Europe’s top aerobatic pilots.
From Captain to coffee
A year ago, coffee was being served to me by a beautiful young flight attendant at 5:30 in the morning while I sat in the left-hand seat of an Airbus
Gallery: Pete van der Spek
Aviation has always been in my blood as my father was a navigator on B25 Mitchells during the latter part of WW2. My mother was always interested in aircraft as
Scotch or Bourbon?
Far be it for me to be the cause of controversy, but when a matter requires setting straight, I can’t be silent. My good friend and fellow contributor to this
Gallery: Steve McCurrach
As a boy, Steve McCurrach of AIRSERV joined the ‘Air Scouts’ while also taking Art as a school subject – his two passions combining at a very early age. He
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