
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

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


