by admin | Jan 7, 2020 | Learn
What are the most common cloud types? Let’s start by grouping the cloud types into altitudes where they are most commonly found. High Level Clouds 5 – 13 km – Cirrus (Ci) – Cirrocumulus (Cc) – Cirrostratus (Cs) Mid Level Clouds 2 –...
by admin | Dec 25, 2019 | Learn
Transition Altitude, Transition Level and Transition Layer – What is the difference?This information is for South Africa, the definitions may be the same, but please keep in mind that the numbers are based on South African law. Let’s have a look at the...
by admin | Dec 22, 2019 | Blog
Here’s a list of my 5 favourite runways. Long Alongo This small grass runway is positioned right next to a fast running river. It is approachable from either side, but you will need to do a tight left hand turn on short finals to touch down in the correct area....
by admin | Dec 19, 2019 | Learn
Altitude, Height and Flight Levels – What is the difference? Well let’s start by looking at the definitions: Indicated Altitude: Indicated Altitude is what we can see on our instruments. We need to make sure the QNH in the subscale is correct, or else it...
by admin | Dec 1, 2019 | Blog
When I started flying I didn’t even know about loss of licence insurance, or maybe I had heard of it, but didn’t put any thought into it at all. I am sure there are a lot of people exactly like me, that either don’t know about it or just don’t...
