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
Single Pilot Resource Management – At its BEST!
Single Crew Resource Management Single Crew Resource Management is the art of managing all onboard and outside resources that are available to a pilot before and during a flight, in
Starlite Aviation Group – multifaceted and diverse
Starlite Aviation Group is a multi-faceted organisation offering a wide range of helicopter and fixed wing services through their head office in Ireland, South African regional offices, Mauritius and other
Load factor limits: How much g is your aircraft certified for?
Let’s take a look at what’s meant by a load factor, how it’s calculated, and how it differs from g. The weight of an aircraft is created by the force
Pratt & Whitney in Africa: Q and A with Kaval Shah, Regional Sales Manager
We recently sat down with Kaval Shah, Pratt & Whitney’s Regional Sales Manager for Africa to learn about the company’s growing footprint on the continent. We talked numbers, service, support,
South African Flying Labs – Championing the use of drones and robotics for social good
South Africa Flying Labs is championing drone and robotics technology for social good in South Africa by employing new technology, training a new generation of innovators, and fostering an enabling environment
Spatial disorientation – when your mind plays tricks on you
During my time flying airliners, I recall at least two episodes when I experienced spatial disorientation. On the very few occasions that I felt like sharing this experience with a
Capital Air – the largest privately-owned helicopter fleet in South Africa
Founded in 1979, Capital Air has expanded from humble roots into a robust group with a solid track record in the highly specialised fields of helicopter, helicopter maintenance and high-end
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
Cape Winelands Airport set to give Cape Town International a run for its money
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
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