Class D airspace in SA

Class D airspace in SA

You may be quite surprised to know that South Africa has indeed got five classes of airspace and not four! It may not have been brought to your attention, but indeed, Grand Central Airport in Midrand is the proud owner of South Africa’s only Class D airspace....
Kitty Hawk (FAKT)

Kitty Hawk (FAKT)

Why we like it: Nice ‘humpy’ runway, can be challenging the first time, but if you happen to have a bounce, you are usually out of the line of sight of the restaurant patrons…

Robin 401

Robin 401

Traveling abroad always broadens your horizons, especially when you s’hot left and check out the local airfields. If you are lucky enough, someone will entertain you, and be willing to take you for a flip if you persist with the smiles and desperate looks.

Springs (FASI)

Springs (FASI)

Not exactly an exciting place to visit, but it has a nice long runway in good condition. There is not much to see or do at this airfield, but there is a reason that I am featuring it… The President’s Trophy Air Race will be held here on the weekend of...