African Pilot Magazine:
General Aviation & Lifestyle
South African Team Shines at 24th FAI World Rally Flying Championships
South Africa’s Tarryn and Iaan Myburgh shone at the 24th FAI World Rally Flying Championships in Ferrara, Italy, securing first place in the Landings Competition. Discover how the event unfolded and why this performance is a proud moment for South African aviation.

Bristell B23 Achieves FAA Certification, Strengthening Global Market Position
Bristell B23 receives FAA Type Certification, adding to its EASA approval and boosting its global market position for flight schools and private pilots.

Gulfstream Delivers First G800
Gulfstream delivers its first G800, the world’s longest-range business jet, certified by FAA and EASA, with luxury design and advanced performance.

FL Technics Becomes Official Channel Partner of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
FL Technics has been appointed as an official Honeywell Aerospace Technologies channel partner, allowing the company to deliver Honeywell engines and APU products with OEM-certified installation and support for business and general aviation customers worldwide.

From Factory to Flight: Corrosion and ESD Protection for Avionics
Protect avionics from corrosion and static during storage and transit. Discover Cortec®’s dual-protection VpCI® packaging and supplementary solutions for reliability.

Avidyne Announces Certification of Vantage 12 for Cirrus
Avidyne secures FAA certification for its Vantage 12 Flight Display System, offering a cost-effective upgrade for more than 4,000 Cirrus SR20/22 aircraft.

Judgement Reserved for Three Weeks in Application Against 12-Year Engine Rule
Judgement on the 12-year engine overhaul rule case has been reserved for three weeks, leaving 1,372 aircraft idle as industry braces for potential impacts.
Africa’s First H125 Virtual Reality Simulator Enhances Pilot Training in Southern Africa
Airbus Helicopters installs Africa’s first H125 virtual reality simulator in Johannesburg to support advanced pilot training and improve regional aviation safety.

CFS Aviation Group Announces Strategic Shareholding Restructure and Brand Evolution
CFS Aviation Group, formerly Comair Flight Services, has restructured its ownership and brand following approval from South Africa’s Competition Commission. The group is now fully independent under Parrot Aviation and CEO Justin Reeves.

Cirrus Invests $13M to Expand Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility
Cirrus is investing $13 million to expand its Grand Forks facility by 30,000 sq ft, supporting increased production of the SR Series and Vision Jet, with new jobs and capabilities coming by 2026.

VoltAero’s HPU 210 Hybrid Power Unit
VoltAero unveils its HPU 210 hybrid power unit at EAA AirVenture, opening reservations for light aircraft propulsion slots. First U.S. appearance announced.

Turning Practice into Action: How Spot Landings and Rally Flying Prepared Tarryn Myburgh for an In-Flight Emergency
Pilot Tarryn Myburgh shares how rally flying and spot landings equipped her to handle an engine failure mid-flight. Safety is built through practice.

Creating a Safety Toolkit: Lessons from the Cockpit at the Rand Airport Safety Symposium
Pilot Keegan Glanfield shares five core tools for safer flying at the Rand Airport Safety Symposium, urging pilots to build their own safety toolkit.


