Minimum control speeds for light twin aircraft – Part 2
How minimum control speeds are determined Part One of “Minimum Control Speeds for Light Twins”, concluded with the statement that operating with an engine inoperative, the pilot should never let
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South African billionaire Rob Hersov plans to build the “Lanseria Airport of Cape Town” 13km northeast of Durbanville. Its location, half-way between the Cape Town’s CBD and Paarl, makes Cape
Superior Pilot Services – a world-class flight training school
Catering to the growing demand for pilot training are approximately 200 flight schools across South Africa, training several thousand pilots at any given time. The majority of flight training takes
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Safomar Aviation handed over the first of three Enstrom 480B helicopters to the Botswana Police Service Air Support Branch (BPS) late last year. The helicopters are fitted with specialised mission
Minimum control speeds for light twins – Part 1
What is meant by the “minimum control speed” of a multi-engined aircraft? Let’s consider a twin-engined aircraft that has wing-mounted power-plants: one on each wing. It’s easy to see that
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Airbus helicopters – world-class technology
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services has maintained a presence in South Africa since 1994. Airbus Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is headquartered at Grand Central
South Africa’s drone industry is taking flight
Once poised at the forefront of the African and global drone industry, South Africa’s position has since stagnated, coming to a veritable standstill with regards to stakeholder engagement and collaboration,
Opening a pressurised aircraft’s cockpit window in flight
The cockpit window may need to be opened to help clear smoke and fumes. Due to the aerodynamics of an aircraft’s nose section, the in-flight opening of a cockpit side window results in the suction of air out into the free airstream. No high pressure air will enter the cockpit.
DJA Aviation – South Africa’s largest dedicated aviation insurance broking firm
DJA Aviation is South Africa’s oldest specialist aviation insurance broking firm, having been formed 45 years ago. With a team of highly experienced aviation specialists, DJA serves the aviation insurance
Vision Matters – the pilot’s eye test
When you think of a flight medical, one of the first things that pops into your head must surely be the eye test. It certainly was one of the most
Why airline pilots set the standard
Airline pilots are held to an exceptionally high standard because they’re scrutinised constantly. From the minute they step out of their car in the pilots’ car park to the moment
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