Doting on the Dornier DO-27
I do love a good warbird. I am immediately attracted to military colours, allied and enemy insignia, simply because they represent a brave and romantic era. The Dornier DO-27 was not a product of World War Two, but rather a symbol of the re-emergence of German...
How do you read?
Ever been in radio contact with another pilot who asks: ‘How do you read?’. You know that this relates to the radio transmission, but do you know how to answer this question?
Aero Commander
Never call an aircraft ugly, especially when the pilot adores her! I actually have to admit embarrassment at having passed a comment, without taking the time to actually understand the hidden beauty that is the Aero Commander, so here you have it – my apologies..
About Gyrocopters
This week we bring you an interesting option if you are thinking of getting into aviation, but costs are a limiting factor. Modern gyrocopters are not only just cool to look at, but really fun to fly and won’t break the bank!
Velocity
The first thing that you see, or actually don’t see, when you look at the Velocity, is the front prop, because it doesn’t have one! I cannot place it in either the ugly or pretty category, it is just disturbingly unusual…
President’s Trophy Air Race 2017 – A Virgin Experience
Doing your first President’s Trophy Air Race (PTAR) is a bit like going on a blind date – you know it could be good, but you have no idea what to expect! Sometimes it is best not to ask too many questions, and just go forth…
Parys (PAPY)
Every young pilot who has trained in the Johannesburg area, will have, at some stage, performed at least a touch and go here, and therefore it has sentimental value.
Cri Cri – World’s Smallest Twin
It’s ridiculous, but yes, it is the world’s smallest twin-engine aircraft! The amazing thing is, it does fly, and even though it is not particularly useful, it is an engineering feat!
Patchen Explorer
I am sorry to the fans, but I have spent a week trying to find a way to like this aircraft – it is just ugly, and its appearance just makes you want to question how on earth (no pun) it stays in the air?
Antonov – AN2 ‘Little Annie’
Although I have been flying IN aircraft a lot of my life, I have only been piloting them myself for a few short years, and as a result, almost every new aircraft I see sends me into a personal ground loop. A few weeks ago I had the privilege of meeting my first...