“You know the part in High Flight where it talks about putting out your hand to touch the face of God? Well, when we’re at speed and altitude in the SR, we have to slow down and descend in order to do that.” USAF Lt. Col. Gil Bertelson, SR-71 Blackbird pilot Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird TheRead more
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“He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.” Arabian Proverb One of my all-time favourite aircrafts when I grew up and I can still remember having these pack of cards in primary school with a picture together with info of the aircraft on them. My mates and I always compared aRead more
“The Internet has become the voice of the people in the first genuine experiment in democracy yet conducted in the world. It stands ready to serve every facet, every faction.” Gerry Spence The Vought V-173 – “Flying Pancake” The Vought V-173 “Flying Pancake” was an American experimental test aircraft built as part of the VoughtRead more
“It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” Albert Einstein Another very interesting mystery aircraft this week that will certainly have a few people scratching their heads. Please send your answers to news@africanpilot.co.za. The names of those that identified the aircraft correctly will be published within the Thursday edition of APAnews. SpringRead more
“The fascination of flight can’t be expressed with words. But it really lies beyond the capabilities of human endeavor.” Sir Richard Branson Aurora (aircraft) Aurora is a rumored mid-1980s American reconnaissance aircraft. There is no substantial evidence that it was ever built or flown and it has been termed a myth. The U.S. government hasRead more
“Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.” Oprah Winfrey This weeks mystery aircraft will certainly have a few people scratching their heads. Please send your answers to me at editor@africanpilot.co.za. I will publish the names of those that identified the aircraft correctlyRead more
“The Internet has become the voice of the people in the first genuine experiment in democracy yet conducted in the world. It stands ready to serve every facet, every faction.” Gerry Spence Aeronca LC – 1937 The Aeronca L was a 1930s American cabin monoplane designed and built, in small numbers, by Aeronca Aircraft. It differed significantly from other AeroncaRead more
“You’ve got to take the initiative and play your game. In a decisive way, confidence is the difference.” Chris Evert Since last week’s mystery aircraft was challenging to identify, according to the number of correct answers I received, this week I have provided another interesting aircraft type picture taken at EAA AirVenture 2024 . PleaseRead more
“You can motivate by fear and you can motivate by reward. However, both those methods are temporary. The only lasting thing is self-motivation.” Homer Rice The Myasishchev M-25 (Information thanks to Willie Oosthuizen) Myasishchev M-25 in popular culture The remarkable story of the Myasishchev M-25 has captured the imagination of creators in the realm ofRead more
“The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs, is to be ruled by evil men.” Plato Since last week’s mystery aircraft was relatively easy to identify, according to the number of correct answers I received, this week I have provided another interesting aircraft type. Please send your answers to me at editor@africanpilot.co.za. IRead more