Clash of the Commuters
How easily influenced are your preferences? And what does it take to make you change your mind? After a recent flight I was questioning my own biases and decided finally, to…
Once Upon a Dark Night
When your very survival depends on the helping hand of a stranger.Anyone who’s ever been lost in an aircraft will tell you it’s not a pleasant experience. But at night…
African Aero Safari
It’s often the best jobs that seem to appear out of nowhere. Like fog on a winters morning, they tend to take you by surprise. I find these spontaneous, out…
The Navigation Speed Rally
This air rally is a race against pre-determined handicap speeds and up to 50 other competitors. An incredible way for any aviation enthusiast to spend the weekend. Teams of two,…
Hour Building: The cost of getting your foot in the door
Aviation could prove to be one of the most rewarding things you do in your life. Provided you make the necessary sacrifices, that is. Paying your dues is a significant…
SVFR: A Day to Remember
Another Seemingly Simple DeliveryI was behind in the aircraft we would return in. Trailing because the battery was giving trouble on start up. At Lanseria our home base, getting a Ground…
SVFR: Special Visual Flight Rules
Onto some aviation legislation. Special VFR allows non-instrument rated pilots the opportunity to make their way home in reduced visual and meteorological conditions. Civil Aviation Legislation define pilot restrictions. Such…
Instruction: A true test of patience and tolerance
My first paid flying job. One that taught me aviation etiquette, a safety based mindset and people skills all in equal parts. The great thing about instruction is that there…