My Journey into the Wonderful World of Aerobatics
By Dane Laing, as published in www.flightlineweekly.com As a young boy, I always dreamed of taking to the air, when I left school I was adamant to start my flying career as soon as possible and was fortunate enough to realise this at a young age. I now have amassed over 5600 hours and currently flying […]
COVID-19 Restrictions: Aerobatics now permitted
As of 17 August 2020 all aerobatic activities may be resumed without restriction. It will however be subject to the implementation of suitable measures to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus by following guidelines published by the Government. In view of this change, the 2020 National Championships will be held at Tempe airfield from […]
Aerobatics and camaraderie.
Elton Bondi recently sent this encouraging email to the SAC committee; ‘Hi everyone on the SAC Committee,I feel compelled to share with you my experiences with various SAC members over December.As many of you probably know, I like to fly to the Cape in December in the Cessna 140. It’s a bit of a mission […]
SAC RV Training Camp in Namibia
A team from the SAC was recently invited to conduct a training camp in Swakopmund, Namibia for local RV owners. By all accounts it was a successful venture and enjoyed favourable compliments from the participants. Read the recently posted article on Flightline Weekly Online magazine, below. https://www.flightlineweekly.com/single-post/2019/11/26/Sport-Aerobatic-take-their-Clinics-International-%E2%80%93-Swakopmund-Namibia
2019 Aero Club Awards
Johnie Smith, Quintin Hawthorne, John Gaillard Two SAC judges were honoured at the 2019 Aero Club Awards function held at Rand Airport. Quintin Hawthorne and Johnie Smith both received Special Recognition awards for their achievements at World Championship events during 2019 where each was ranked first at the World Aerobatic Championships (WAC) held in France, […]
Camel Pilot Supreme
While attending the World Aerobatic Championships in France earlier this year, I came across a newly released book that has, as it turns out, an important South African aviation connection. Written by acclaimed aviation author Annette Carson, Camel Pilot Supreme tells the story of a South African born pilot who achieved fame during the Great […]
RIP Ian Popplewell
It was with sadness that we learnt of the passing of Ian Popplewell on 6 October 2019 after an illness bravely borne. Ian was one of the longest serving members of the Sport Aerobatic Club and apart from the most recent years, he was actively involved with aerobatics for almost 40 years. Based at Baragwanath […]
Aerobatic Training Camps
There’s a bunch of pilots who dedicate lot of time working behind the scenes, sharing their aerobatic knowledge and experience with those still new to the sport. These good spirited guys spend a chunk of their free time over weekends training and coaching others to become more proficient at the sport. All with the goal […]
RIP Mike McAuley and Val Otten
It is with sadness that we’ve learnt of the passing of both Mike McAuley and Val Otten in a car accident recently. Janet McAuley was injured during the accident. Our sincere condolences go to both families and we wish Janet a speedy recovery. Mike was a long time member of the SAC based at Baragwanath […]
Tribute to Noel Otten
Noel Otten passed away on the 6 May 2019 after a long illness. Although Noel Otten may not have participated in any aerobatic competitions since the 1980’s, he left a list of achievements that has had a lasting legacy for future generations of sport aviators. A consummate historian and passionate aviator, he set a new […]