About
Smoke on... Go Foundation
At the Smoke On…Go! Foundation, we believe that every young person deserves the chance to look up and see their future in the sky.
We are a proudly South African non-profit organisation on a mission to bring the thrill, opportunity, and transformative power of aviation to learners who have never imagined it as part of their world — until now.
Our vision is simple but bold:
To open the skies to all — because aviation should be for everyone.
What We Do
Through our celebrated presence at major airshows across South Africa, the Foundation runs dedicated Aviation Career Days for Grade 11 and 12 learners from underserved communities.
These activations take place at:
✈️ The Potchefstroom Airshow
✈️ The Durban Virginia Airshow
✈️ The Wonderboom Airshow
✈️ The Wings Over Winelands Airshow
At each of these flagship events, we partner with local schools and transport learners to the airshow grounds, where they:
- Meet the heroes of the skies — from fighter pilots to engineers, air traffic controllers, and aerospace innovators, including members of the South African Air Force.
- Gain real insight into career paths across the aviation industry — military, commercial, private, technical, and academic.
- Engage with passionate speakers and mentors who inspire belief and open minds to what’s possible.
- Experience the power and beauty of flight up close, often for the very first time.
Why It Matters
Aviation is one of the most advanced and inspiring industries in the world — and yet for many young South Africans, it remains out of reach. Not because they lack potential, but because they’ve never been exposed to it.
The Smoke On…Go! Foundation is here to rewrite that story.
We know that exposure creates access, and access creates transformation. With the right information, inspiration, and support, we can empower a new generation of aviators, engineers, and leaders to take flight.
Our Impact
We’re not just putting on airshows. We’re creating platforms for possibility. We’re not just flying jets — we’re launching dreams.
Through every Aviation Career Day, we are:
- Building pipelines into the industry for learners who were never considered part of the conversation.
- Helping learners see themselves in the cockpit, the tower, the hangar, and the boardroom.
- Elevating hope, ambition, and national pride — one learner at a time.
Our Promise
We are committed to:
- Reaching the unreached with real opportunities
- Demystifying the aviation industry for young minds
- Creating inclusive, empowering experiences across the country
- Connecting youth to role models who reflect their own potential
Because we believe in a South Africa where every child, no matter their background, can dream beyond the clouds — and achieve it.