The Halcyon Days of SA Airshows – Can we bring them back?
By Elton Bondi It could be correctly argued that for the size of our economy, and our population, South Africa had, and I think in many ways may still have,
March 6, 2026
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Tried, tested and definitely found wanting
My fellow teammates – Barrie and Tristan Eeles – and I are still trying to figure out exactly what happened at the World Advanced Aerobatic Championships held in Las Vegas,
March 1, 2024
Mr Jack Double Nickel
The atmosphere is best described as dark and melodramatic. I am 500ft above the ground, skimming a few metres below a solid overcast, which is blocking out much of the
August 16, 2022
A product of confidence – the De Havilland Chipmunk
Join us for another exciting adventure with Elton Bondi as we explore the realms of flight in the delightful De Havilland DHC 1 Chipmunk. What can I say about that
May 26, 2022
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
June 3, 2021