The South African Police Service in the Eastern Cape have had their wings clipped, with no air support at all, as their helicopters are grounded, thus severely restricting their ability in fighting crime. Four helicopters were assigned to fighting crime and assisting the SAPS in the Eastern Cape. Criminals usedRead More →
It seems that the more I fly, the more I see how much I still need to learn (about flying). Learning takes on many forms in the cockpit and it always seems easier when you have a great teacher. Interestingly, and here comes a real bit of ancient wisdom, youRead More →
Despite enduring a world-changing pandemic in 2020 and facing an uncertain future, I suspect it’s nothing compared to living in a country at war. Which is what I found myself contemplating recently as I flew what is now a civilian version of a South African military stalwart, the Aérospatiale Alouette III. “My favourite helicopterRead More →
