In this month’s Attitude for Altitude Column, Guy Leitch explores the consequences of the CAA’s latest attempts to raise fees from work that was and should be included in your annual licence fee: I have been writing about the CAA for sixteen years and the more time passes, the lessRead More →
A reader has shared that MEV (Bronkhorstpruit VOR) and HBV (Hartbeespoortdam VOR) have both disappeared. The picture shows the state of GWV is the VOR (navigational beacon) on the border between SA and Zim. RNAV point (Satellite/GPS nav point)is UTULI. So these ground based NAV sites are problematic. Then youRead More →
It’s always a big thing when Bose announces their next generation aviation headset. Their last big launch was 13 years ago with the A20. AT SUN N FUN 2023, Bose announced the new A30 Aviation Headset. Bose claims that the, “A30 is an entirely new product, designed to bring pilotsRead More →
There is rapidly mounting evidence that we are being conned by the government about the real chances of success for the new SAA version 2. IT HAS NOW BECOME CLEAR that the government has been making promises about its last surviving state-owned airline that it has no intention of keeping.Read More →
THERE IS VERY GOOD NEWS for aspiring pilots. The pilot shortage is going to reach critical levels in the next few years, driving up pay and working conditions as airlines compete to attract and retain pilots. Facebook forum FlyAfrica has many senior and former pilots. A recent discussion is insightful:Read More →
THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE (SANDF) is looking to establish a dedicated disaster response unit. The SANDF is regularly called on to assist with floods, fires and other events. The Chief of the SANDF, General Rudzani Maphwanya, said that the military is looking towards establishing a disaster management unit.Read More →
Jim Davis – Aircraft Accident Report • This discussion is to promote safety and not to establish liability. • CAA’s report contains padding and repetition, so in the interest of clarity, I have paraphrased extensively. Aircraft registration: ZS-EIV Date and time of accident: 3 May 1999 0445Z Type ofRead More →
When climbing, you need some right rudder to keep the ball centred. If you perform a half roll and continue to climb upside-down, which rudder will you have to use to stay coordinated? Why do we need right rudder in a climb, anyway? Is it because of slipstream rotation? The propellerRead More →
