Let’s talk fuel management and usage
The more sophisticated and heavier the aircraft, the more complex the layout of its fuel system. Let’s look at a few aircraft from the Piper
Milkor – air, land, sea and cyber
Milkor has long been recognised for its first product: The multi-shot grenade launcher, which South Africa pioneered and has subsequently been adopted by countries across
Finally, proof that pilots brains DO work differently
New research has confirmed what many pilots may have always suspected – their brains are wired differently. Chinese researchers have determined that pilots’ brains are wired differently
SA to help new airline Lift choose its livery
New domestic airline Lift has involved everyday South Africans in its launch from the start. The airline is a partnership between established operator Global Aviation,
A case for the pilot physician
A pilot physician has a unique, and much needed, skills set, which begs the question: why aren’t there more of them? Here’s Dr Bjorn Buchner’s perspective.
Flight with an aft centre of gravity
From a very early stage in their training, pilots are taught the importance of loading an aircraft correctly so that it will be within its
