
‘AirCar’ gains airworthiness certification
A flying car capable of hitting speeds over 100mph (160kmh) and altitudes above 8,000ft (2,500m) has been issued with a ‘Certificate Of Airworthiness’ (COA) by the Slovak Transport Authority. The

The world’s worst aircraft accident – Instrumental in the development of CRM
583 people lost their lives in what was the most deadly aviation accident of all time. The subsequent enquiry showed that from the very beginning of the event there were

Save time with RPAS Launchpad!
Find out more about the time saving elements that RPAS Launchpad can offer: 1. Fly-away zones for drone types have been calculated and automatically applied to determine which airspace could

The Cirrus revolution
It’s yours to define in your own distinctly personal way. It’s getting back from the meeting in time to see your child’s epic moment in the game. It’s not having

Alsim ALX flight simulator
In order to ensure absolute convenience to our students the simulator is housed in a custom-built facility at our premises at Lanseria International Airport. A comprehensive safety and security system,

International Civil Aviation Day
On International Civil Aviation Day, we recognize the many contributions of air travel to our world – from connecting societies and delivering vital goods to supporting millions of livelihoods and

Pilatus PC-12 NGX – Revolution and Evolution
At its introduction in the early 90s the Pilatus PC-12 was a revolutionary offering to the business aviation market. Combining a pressurised and high performance single-engine turboprop with a large

Why chose FlyJetStream?
With us, comfort and a professional service on your private charter flights are matched with attention to detail for your peace of mind. We offer an efficient service and boast

The Cirrus Experience
In January 2021, the Cirrus South Africa team travelled from Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg, to Cairo, Egypt, to conduct a service on a customer’s vision jet. The trip was over

Take-off performance Series – Part 1 – Rejected Take-offs
In this issue of “Smoke on Go’s” Professional Pilot Series, we start working towards knowing more about the complex subject of “Take-off Performance”. We are aware that most Smoke on…Go!

“MAYDAY” and “PAN-PAN” Calls
“MAYDAY”, as a radio call, is a message that is transmitted by a crewman in an aircraft or a ship when a state of distress exists, and immediate help is

PT6 E-Series™ Engine – Driving rapid, fundamental change and innovation in the industry
Pratt & Whitney’s PT6 E-Series™ engine, General Aviation’s first dual-channel, integrated electronic propeller and engine control system, may be the new kid on the block, but it has already celebrated


