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an estimated 40,000 man-hours building the bomber, which he named ‘Obsession.’
The aircraft, known as the Bally Bomber, flew for the first time in 2016 and made its
public debut at AirVenture, Oshkosh 2018.
Jack was born on 9 August 1940, in Dixon, Illinois, the son of Lucian and Avis Justine
(Atkinson) Bally. He married Carolyn Beckingham on 31 December 1977, in Oregon,
Illinois. He served in the United States Army between 1962-1964. He enjoyed
woodworking, traveling, and flying planes. Jack had an instructor’s and private flying
licence. He built many planes throughout his retirement, his latest being the one third
scale Bally Bomber B17G.
Jack is survived by his wife of 43 years Carolyn, their three sons plus numerous grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. Memorials may be directed to American Heart Association.
I was fortunate to meet Jack Bally when he arrived at AirVenture
in July 2018 and photographed him with his amazing one of a
kind scale creation.
Certainly, Jack Bally qualifies for the title of
one of the ‘Best of the Best.’

One third scale of the B-17 also known as the Bally Bomber

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AVIATION COURSES

Top five free online aviation courses

It is always pleasant to learn new things when and where one wants.
Nowadays the internet gives this opportunity and also suggests an enormous
amount of audio and video content that is dedicated to education. Also,
the rise of online courses allows learning many relevant studies for free.

In this case, more and more aerospace-related
education material becomes accessible to anyone
who is either a freshman in the industry, an
experienced pilot or just an enthusiast of aviation.
People can choose from self-paced to training
classes with a flexible schedule covering topics such
as introduction to aviation and its business industry,
a crosswind landing or even airline launching.
Learning has never been easier than now!

Aviation 101
This course suits anyone who either has a long
career in aviation or may be interested in the
aerospace ecosystem. Aviation 101 by Canvas
Network offers nine video lessons that introduce
numerous aviation topics such as Aircraft Systems,
Aerodynamics, Flight Instruments, Airports,
Airspace, Radio Communication and ATC,
Aeromedical, Aviation Weather, Performance
and Navigation. The course is divided into three
sections, each of which includes three lessons
and one test. After the course, you will be
aware of basic aviation topics. You will also be able to describe the operation of aircraft systems
and flight instruments at a fundamental level. It is a perfect opportunity to explore the essentials
of the aviation industry. All you need is a tablet or computer and a proper internet connection.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKALXb2rTLNwVgH9DHVVPLw

Technology for airlines:
a fresh look at the ecosystem
Do you wish to learn more about airline products
and how aerospace start-ups improve air travel?
This course presents a brief of the aerospace
start-up ecosystem and the technical innovations
implemented by start-ups. This course produced by Udemy covers four main topics, from the
IT landscape and passenger journey to the airline product and relevant learning material. After
the course, you will be qualified at understanding the airline IT landscape, identifying gaps in
the offering and recognising the big players in the market. Enrol in this course for free and
discover relevant video content related to the aerospace start-up ecosystem.
https://www.udemy.com/course/technology-for-airlines/

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ABC of Flight Mechanics:
How do planes fly?
Are you interested in learning more about the
physics of flying or how an aircraft works?
Discover more about the aerospace industry
and explore simple flight mechanics: from
take-off and landing to the physics of flight.
The course,created by FutureLearn,covers an
overall description of an airplane,lift,stall and
ceiling, drag and propulsion forces, longitudinal stability, atmosphere physics and Newton’s laws
applied to the aircraft.After the course,you will be able to describe the forces applying on an aircraft
at equilibrium or whilst manoeuvring. You will also understand the effect of altitude on the flight
characteristics of an airplane and much more. Most of these series courses are run multiple times.
You can enrol for free and start a promising learning process even after the course starts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8G4oPkvz9o

Airplane Crosswind Landings
Get all the answers to any questions
relating to crosswind landings, online.
The course, initiated by Udemy, presents
learning material to students who have at
least a basic understanding of the parts and
controls of a small aircraft such as elevator,
ailerons, rudder or more. The course is
divided into three sections of reading,
watching the videos and taking the quiz.
Firstly, you will read about how to make proper approaches and landings with crosswinds.
Then you will watch a short video inside of each section and take a short quiz to examine your
new skills. After completing the course, you will be able to understand and explain how to
control the aircraft during take-off, approach and landing with crosswinds. Enrol in this course
for free and become a master of crosswind landings.
https://www.udemy.com/course/crosswind-landings/

Start-up Airlines: How to launch an airline?
Are you interested in starting an airline,or at
least what is the process of founding a new
airline? If you have essential knowledge of
the aviation business ecosystem,this course
is for you.The course teaches students how
to make a proper business, project plans
and provides relevant learning material
of possible costs for a potential airline start-up. After completing the course, you will be
capable of understanding the uniqueness of an airline start-up, identifying what to expect
when starting up and of course making the right decisions during the implementation of the
product or service. Watch the relevant video content for free and learn more about the start
of launching an airline.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKzsBt74c0c

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DIAMOND INTRODUCES
DA50-RG

Now that Cirrus is running out of the ideas left to it by its true
creative genius, Alan Klapmeier, it is about to get some real
competition. Diamond has officially taken the wraps off the
much-anticipated carbon fibre DA50 RG with retractable gear.

With one of the widest, most comfortable cabins
in its class, the DA50 RG spoils both pilots and
passengers with everything known from the
twin-engine DA62: generous front seats with adjustable
backrests, a 60/40 split folding three seat second row bench,
easy access through the large gull wing doors and cargo
door and exceptional leg, shoulder and head room. Luxury
features abound throughout, including premium interiors in
several styles, colours and materials, LED interior lighting
and many optional features, such as removable right-hand
control stick, oxygen system, electric air conditioning, TKS
de-icing system, Garmin GCU 476 keypad or a built-in
tablet mount.

Liqun Zhang, CEO Diamond Aircraft Austria says: “We are
very excited to be presenting the DA50 RG to the market.
She is offering so much – space, efficiency, luxury, comfort,
safety and retractable gear on a single piston aircraft that
will make everyone sit up and notice.

Plus, the extra benefits of operating a jet fuel powered
aircraft - much lower emissions compared with leaded and
even low leaded aviation fuels and saving many gallons
of fuel and money due to excellent fuel efficiency. We are
convinced that our all-new DA50 RG will be the new
star on the piston single market for private pilots needing
more seats and space and charter operators looking for a
low-cost alternative.”

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“Continental’s CD-300 engine and valuable partnership with Diamond on the DA50
RG reinforces the global demand for jet-fuelled piston aircraft in general aviation”,
said Robert Stoppek, President & CEO of Continental Aerospace Technologies™.
He continued: “The luxurious and modern carbon fibre constructed DA50 RG paired
with the 300 horsepower Jet-A engine is redefining the expectations for GA aircraft.
Congratulations to Diamond Aircraft for introducing this fuel-efficient engine and
up-to-date airplane that perfectly fits the renowned Diamond jet-fuel aircraft portfolio.”

The DA50 RG comes with a standard installed Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck with
standard 3-axis GFC700 Automated Flight Control System combined with simple single
lever power controls, offering great control and situational awareness reducing pilot
workload. The sleek all carbon composite airframe incorporates advanced aerodynamics
with the latest in passive safety technology for high performance, great efficiency and
superior occupant protection. Further enhancing the dynamic and elegant lines, are the
extensive choices of available colours and paint designs. Diamond Aircraft has developed
several features for the DA50 RG to ensure the best flight performance, such as specially
designed hinged double slotted flaps for high lift and superior slow speed behaviour
as well as many drag reduction features. State-of-the-art brakes and wheels ensure the
highest performance with minimum landing distance.

EASA type certification is well For more information
on its way for late summer 2020.
FAA certification will start right Website:
afterwards and is expected by the www.diamondaircraft.com
end of 2021. EASA order books
are open now with first deliveries
commencing at the end of the
first quarter 2021.

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CUBCRAFTERS’
NOSEWHEEL XCUB ‘NX’

Following what they say “was a year-long public Market Survey
effort,” CubCrafters has officially decided to certify and offer a
nosewheel option for its Part 23 certified aircraft, the CC-19 XCub.

“ Placing a nosewheel on a modern Cub type aircraft certainly surprised some
people, but the overwhelming public response has been positive, especially
amongst the more than 300 pilots who had the opportunity to fly the airplane
during the Market Survey phase,” comments Brad Damm, CubCrafters VP of Sales &
Marketing. “A nosewheel equipped XCub is a very easy airplane to fly that takes off
shorter, lands shorter and cruises faster than the tailwheel version. Once a pilot is in the
airplane and experiences it, the advantages are obvious.”

“Engaging our customers in a Market Survey effort for this new nosewheel option has
been hugely important,” says Patrick Horgan, President of CubCrafters.

We went into this process not entirely sure if the market wanted
to accept a nosewheel-type personal adventure Cub. There is no
question now; we have had people wanting to place deposits for

this aircraft from day one. Our customers have made it very
clear that they want us to build this airplane.

The company also notes that hundreds of hours of real-world use by a variety of pilots
of varying skill levels during the Market Survey phase led to many design improvements
that wouldn’t otherwise have been possible in an internal-only development setting.
Current and prospective customers were able to have a large influence on the final design
of the nosewheel option for the aircraft.

“The added capabilities and value offered by the new nosewheel option are
game-changing” continues Horgan. “The XCub is easily convertible between nosewheel
and tailwheel, so you really get two airplanes in one. A fast, modern, easy-to-fly, tricycle
gear aircraft and a traditional big-tyre tailwheel Cub together. Both are very capable

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STOL aircraft designed for the backcountry missions at which CubCrafters’ airplanes
have always excelled.” With an extremely robust trailing-link nosewheel assembly and
large tundra tyres as an option for the mains, the nosewheel equipped XCub is capable
of handling primitive landing strips and most off-airport type operations. Landing loads
on the nosewheel are transmitted to the airframe by a heavy-duty truss designed just for
this application, whilst the entire nosewheel assembly itself is a bolt-on option that can
be removed should the owner want to convert the airplane to a tailwheel configuration.
“This is something I’ve looked forward to for a long time,” comments Jim Richmond,
CubCrafters’ Founder and CEO. “I’ve always believed that back-country flying should
be open to more than just tailwheel rated pilots, and it’s exciting to see that vision now
becoming a reality!”
The XCub programme has achieved a number of significant milestones in its short
history. After initial FAA certification in June 2016, the XCub was the first United
States’ General Aviation aircraft to achieve non-TSO’d avionics approval for the Garmin
G3X system in 2017. In 2019, CubCrafters collaborated with Lycoming and Hartzell
to offer the new light weight CC393i fuel injected 215 horsepower engine and a new
high-performance PathFinder three-blade composite propeller, for the XCub. Badged
as the ‘NX Cub’ for aircraft leaving the factory in the nosewheel configuration, the new
tricycle gear option is available now on experimental XCubs through the company’s
Builder Assist programme and as it is based on another certified airframe, CubCrafters
expects to achieve FAA Part 23 certification early next year.

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Pipistrel teams up with Green Motion

Green Motion and Pipistrel are announcing a game-changing
partnership to develop a universal, future-proof, environmentally
friendly, turnkey charging technology for electric airplanes.
This new charging infrastructure will be in line with approvals of EASA,

European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

By obtaining of the first ever type certificate for an
electric airplane from EASA, Pipistrel with its Velis
Electro has indeed affirmed that the electric market
will grow. With its FLIGHT XT, one of the world’s
first electric plane chargers already in use in two
airports in Switzerland, Green Motion has gained

extensive knowledge of electric airplane
charging.

Slovenia’s world-renowned small
aircraft producer and Swiss’s electric
vehicles’charging pioneer share a lot in
common. Both have complementary
technologies setting the future of
electric mobility. Pipistrel is shaping
the aviation industry by developing
and delivering cutting-edge electric
airplane. Green Motion is raising the bar
of electric vehicle charging for cars, two-wheelers,
trucks, airplanes and Urban Air Mobility (UAM).
Both companies are putting user experience and
exceptional quality at the heart of everything they
do, to foster environmentally friendly and affordable
ways of transportation.

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Now they join forces to create an electric airplane charging solution that will bring:

• Universality: currently, there is no standard for electric plane charging. As a result, each
airport is equipped differently. This partnership will enable to create a worldwide standard
in electric plane charging.
• Future-Proof: Green Motion being at the cutting edge of EV charging and Pipistrel at
the forefront of electric airplane manufacturing, the two companies will design a charging
solution that is here to last and evolve with the latest technologies on the market.
•Turnkeyinstallation:the innovative electric aircraft charging solution will be easy to install and
combined with a photovoltaic system, as solar technologies also help airports receive subsidies.
It can be complemented with cutting-edge storage solutions to enable self-consumption.
• A network of electric planes charging stations: using Green Motion’s software expertise
and track record in creating and operating EV networks, the two companies envision to
create the first EV charging network for electric planes and UAM.
• Setting the standard: Green Motion and Pipistrel are members of SAE International’s
AE-7D Aircraft Energy Storage and Charging Committee, which gives them a privileged
position in the setup of an internationally accepted aerospace standard in e-flight charging.

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Ivo Boscarol, founder and president of Pipistrel, says “I am dedicating my life to contributing
to a cleaner atmosphere and emission-free aviation.Type certifying the first all-electric airplane
was the necessary step towards this goal. As part of the endeavour, Pipistrel was forced to
develop and produce almost everything in house, including the chargers. However, to assure a
significant change to cleaner atmosphere, widespread use of electric aircraft is a must, and we
need to spread the network of chargers to airports all over the world. This cannot be achieved
by Pipistrel alone, but with a skilled and distinguished partner as Green Motion, this becomes
a reality. I am happy that our SkyCharge stations will grow further with its potential into a
common new brand SkyCharge by Green Motion and Pipistrel, to offer electric aircraft users
a breakthrough, connected and a turn key service all over the world”.
François Randin,founder and CEO of Green Motion said “Green Motion has worked on electric
airplane and UAM charging solutions for over two years.We see the beginning of this new market
like we did more than 11 years ago with electric cars. After being a pioneer for electric cars, we are
now a trail blazer in electric aircrafts charging too. That is why we are so proud and honoured to
partner with Pipistrel,a world-renowned aircraft producer which has complementary technology
and mindset to ours, so we can define the future of electric planes together.”
Pipistrel and Green Motion, two companies with revolutionary ideas and cutting-edge
solutions are now putting their world class engineering teams together to shape and define
the future of electric planes, to deliver the best flying experience, significantly reduce cost of
flying as well as air and noise pollution.

Ivo Boscarol, founder and president of Pipistrel with François Randin, founder and CEO of Green Motion
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SPORT PILOT MOTHER OF

ALL
CUBS

PROCLAIMED

Photography by
Jim Wilson

Photography

The American Legend Aircraft Company has unveiled its MOAC, a.k.a.
the Mother of all Cubs, a backcountry edition of the Legend Cub. Whilst
rooted in the legendary Super Cub, MOAC is a thorough remake and all
new construction from the expert hands of American Legend. MOAC
incorporates numerous performance enhancing features and is purposely
built for backcountry operations.

MOAC is the most exciting way to fly low and slow, whilst driving performance to the extreme.
Horsepower on the Legend Cub has more than doubled with MOAC and current availability of
Titan engines from Continental.Up to 208 horsepower (187–195 continuous) results in remarkable
take-off and landing performance on its already strengthened airframe. A Catto fixed pitch,
Whirlwind ground adjustable and Hartzell constant speed are amongst the many propeller options.

Flaps comprise 20- and 40-degree full-span from wing root to aileron. Leading edge slats and
aerodynamic square wing tips with optimised wing tip vortices also contribute to MOAC’s
remarkable performance. MOAC can take-off in its own length and behind all that thrust
are balanced ailerons, highly effective with a light touch on the control stick.The tail surfaces
on MOAC are sized to appropriately balance the aircraft’s higher power-weight ratio.

“To appreciate these improvements alone, the aircraft must be flown, as simply watching
in amazement does not complete the sensation,” stated John Wisdom, CFI and Legend
demonstration pilot.

Perhaps the most critical component for backcountry pilots is landing gear performance. If you
do not remember the days of taxiing and landing on bungee gear and steel springs, your derrière

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and jarred teeth certainly do. The pinnacle SPORT PILOT

of modern landing gear comes from TK1

Racing with its Shock Monster front

suspension. Shock Monster is a nitrogen

charged air / oil shock assembly. Designed

for the harshest of bush flying zones, the oil

dampened system eats up all the landing

aircraft’s stored energy on compression. A

dual shock setup delivers the security of

redundancy, unbelievable cushioning and,

best of all, zero bounce back. Shock travel of

4.50 inches equates to about 12–14 inches

at the wheel. Combined with the Legend

Cub’s custom extended ‘cabane vee (landing gear,) the Shock Monster system summons the use

of oversized tundra tyres and high-performance brakes. MOAC with Shock Monster nearly

ensures pinpoint landings with a minimum of rollout.

Longer aircraft legs invariably mean a pilot wants to carry more luggage. MOAC features
a turtle deck opening that gives access to extended aft fuselage storage. Cargo doors and a
folding rear seat allow storage in the mid-fuselage area for unbelievable carrying capacity.
A turtle deck hatch improves accessibility even more, offering two levels of storage and
accommodation for longer items, such as a stretcher. The Legend Cub fuselage also allows
for L-21 style extended rear windows and a skylight offering near 360-degree viewing.

Extra performance on MOAC also comes from 40-gallons-usable fuel tanks.The extra fuel capacity
allows for longer roundtrip flights without a fuel stop, such as into and out of remote areas where
fuel is not available. Since its introduction, only the Legend Cub offers doors on both sides of the
fuselage for simplified ingress / egress and a full-open cockpit feel.The cockpit on the Legend Cub
has always been more extravagant than one would expect on a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants Cub
and MOAC is no exception. Most are equipped with glass panels and iPad or handheld panel
mounts.LED lighting and Lithium-ion batteries have become standard.Engine monitoring brings
great awareness to what is happening up front and an autopilot does the same outside giving the
pilot more time to scan displays of traffic, terrain and weather. For today’s tablet, smartphone and
other device equipped pilots and passengers,USB power ports and panel-powered headset jacks are
available at all seats.

“After years of lessons learned, including an 80-year Piper history, we build our Cubs to
alleviate potential problems,” stated Darin Hart, president of American Legend. “This includes
fit-and-finish, engine performance and control systems. Doors and trim fit to perfection and we
often use common PMA-standard parts for easy serviceability. Our engine choices provide hours
of reliability and proven service. Placement of physical controls are optimised to ensure freedom of
motion from stop to stop without annoying interference issues so often present in other designs,”
Hart concluded. MOAC can be certified to a gross weight up to 2,000 lbs. As much as 180 lbs of
that weight can be placed in the third seat of MOAC as passenger or cargo.

For further information contact American Legend Aircraft
visit the website: www.legend.aero.

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Bristell High Wing
manufactured by Bristell of the

Czech Republic

On 9 July 2020, company test pilot Mirek Rakusan undertook the
first flight with the B8 all metal high wing.

The flight took 40 minutes and during this time Rakusan tested basic flight characteristics
and stability of the aircraft. After landing he said, that the B8 has big potential to be a very
stable and fast aircraft. The first 10 B8 airframes are in production. The B8 has 130 cm
wide cockpit and wings without struts. It has a fixed gear version with two main composite
legs and steerable nose wheel with hydraulic damper. The wheels and brakes are Beringer
products. There are two choices of brake control, toe brakes on the rudder pedals or hand
brake on the central console. The steering is by two steering wheels, aileron and elevator
controls are push rods. Available engines are Rotax 912 ULS, iS and in the future will be also
915 iS. The fuel tank capacity is 150 litres with integral fuel tanks in the wings. Designed
maximum take-off weight is 600 kg. During the summertime all flight tests and static tests
will be done for getting Czech type certificate.

The Bristell B8 has an all-metal wing without struts and also a steerable nose wheel.
The cabin width is 125cm. The cabin doors are made of composite material as well as
the luggage compartment door.

“Our aim was to introduce the plane for the first time at AERO Friedrichshafen this year
(2020), followed shortly by test flights,” said the company, but COVID-19 forced the
cancellation of AERO. Bristell said the pricing policy will be very similar to the Classic
Bristell. The Bristell B8 will be certified in the Czech Republic in the UL category with
MTOW (Maximum Take Off Weight) of 600 kg.

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BOOK REVIEWS TOP FIVE

MUST-READ BOOKS FOR PILOTS
Good stories never die and the greatest stories are captured in books.
Through the years, many amazing real-life tales and pilot guides have been
written. These narratives cover failures and successes that nobody expected,
war zones and personal flights that became the beginning of many beautiful

journeys of pilots, whose names will be always remembered.

Are you looking for a remarkable biography, motivational pilot guide, or unseen historical
details of aviation? Check the list of top five must-read pilots’ books in 2020 and get to
know more about the pilots who marked aviation history.

The Women with Silver Wings:

The Inspiring True Story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots
of World War II by Katherine Sharp Landdeck. Two incredibly
talented pilots Nancy Love and Jacqueline Cochran were given the
opportunity from the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to
serve their country - the USA and prove that women pilots were
just as competent and ambitious as men.

Based on numbers of oral histories with surviving WASP
women as well as diaries, letters and government documents, this
historical, non-fiction book was published in 2020. The author
of the book describes the vital role of women ferrying planes,
the disbandment of groups and their fight decades later to be
rightfully recognised as veterans. If you are interested in women’s
and World War II history, The Women with Silver Wings is a
must-read for you.

Race of Aces:

WWII’s Elite Airmen and the Epic Battle to Become the Master
of the Sky by John R.Bruning.One more historical and non-fiction
narrative about the WWII airmen, who risked everything in the
deadly race to become one of the greatest American fighter pilots.

Based on more than 1,000 interviews as the primary source
material, Bruning does his best and delves into the pilots’ agony
and obsessions. The story helps the reader to get to know pilots’
driving ambitions, strengths, weaknesses as well as hopes in
their private lives. By telling this unique story, Bruning delivers
a comprehensive view of America’s top WWII fighter pilots and
their careers. This story has been presented in 2020.

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Dare to Fly:

Simple Lessons in Never Giving Up by Martha McSally.
This autobiography has just shown up in 2020. The author tells
the story of how her experiences moved her to become a fighter
for justice in and out of the cockpit. McSally shows the runway
of her life: from embracing fears, transforming doubts, to finally
succeeding when she was expected to fail. The book that is filled
with fresh insights and stories helps the courage inside to break
our barriers, endure turbulence and keep flying high. McSally’s
book is a perfect option if you are looking for a motivational
pilot life guide.

Topgun:

An American Story by Dan Pedersen. This book of 2019
is a biography of the navy pilot programme and of Captain
Pedersen, who was the first officer in charge of Top Gun,
establishing it with his hand-selected eight naval aviators and
naval flight officers. The non-fiction attracts the reader from
chapter to chapter by presenting a well-written look through
more than five decades of naval and air-combat history, also
covering the service to which Pedersen devoted most of his
life. The book is written for a general audience, so you can
truly enjoy the read even if you are not an aviation geek.

Fly Girls

How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made
Aviation History by Keith O’Brien. Are you looking for
a remarkable story about fierce female pilots? This 2018
historical, non-fiction book is about the untold story of five
women who fought to compete with men in the high-stakes
national air races during the 1920s - 1930s and succeeded.
This story is about five different female pilots, who compete
in airplane racing. Each of them fights for this opportunity
by borrowing planes, dealing with dishonest organisers and
taking risks equal to those of their male colleagues, even with
fewer rewards to tempt them.

Let us hear from you: What did you think about the list? What books would you add?
Any you would take off the list?

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E:accoladefl[email protected] DJA Aviation Insurance Bryanston, Johannesburg

W: www.accoladeflightschool.com T: +27 (0)11 463 5550

Affordable and top quality flight training E: [email protected] W: www.dja-aviation.co.za

Defining the right approach to Aviation Insurance

Aero Engineering and Powerplant (A.E.P)

Wonderboom National Airport

Andre Labuschagne

T: +27 (0)12 543 0948 / +27 (0)82 334 6153 Executive Aircraft Refurbishment
E: [email protected]

W: www.aeroengineering.co.za Lanseria International Airport

Overhaul of continental / lycoming engines and components, overhaul of propellers Francois Denton

T: +27 (0)10 900 4149 C: +27 (0)82 547 8379

AERO SA E: [email protected]
Exhibition at Wonderboom National Airport
Annelie Reynolds or Marlene Bosch W: www.earefurbishment.com

T: +27 (0)11 494 3114 or +27 (0)10 599 6172 Quality and style aircraft refurbishment

E: [email protected]
The African show for General Aviation 2-4 July 2020

Aeronav Academy Fireblade Aviation
OR Tambo International Airport
Kirsten Johnstone Lanseria International Airport
T: +27 (0)11 701 3862
Aircraft charters contact fltops@firebladeaviation.com

E: [email protected] T: +27 (0)10 595 3920 E: info@firebladeaviation.com

W: www.aeronav.co.za W: www.firebladeaviation.com

PPL to ATPL training and everything in between, Alsim flight simulator Your African partner in luxury business and private travel in South Africa

Neil Bowden AirAdventure Tours

C: +27 (0)84 674 5674 Ferry Flights International Inc.
At all Airports worldwide / + Lanseria Airport
E: [email protected] W: www.airadventure.co.za
Mike ( Mick ) Helm, USA ATP, RSA CAA ATP.
Annual South African tour to Oshkosh the world’s greatest aviation event
C: RSA 082 442 6239 / USA 1-779-212-3234
Airvan Africa E: ferryflights@ferry-flights.com

Patrick Hanly Port Alfred Airport, Eastern Cape W: www.ferry-flights.com

T: +27 (0)46 624 4899 C: +27 (0)82 565 8864 Intercontinental Aircraft Deliveries / Ferry Flights undertaken
E: [email protected] on many types of Turbines & Jet’s - no pistons - full turnkey.
W: www.airmoon.co.za

Agents for Mooney and Airvan aircraft. Sales and servicing of all
General Aviation aircraft

AviMap General Pilot Supplies in South Africa

Lalla Alexander Marie White

T: +27 (0)10 009 0007 C: +27 (0)83 441 1780 T: +27 (0)11 462 4601 C: +27 (0)83 260 6823

E: [email protected] W: www.avimap.co.za E: [email protected]

The complete aviation map book and VFR flight guide with airfields W: www.asa2fly.com/za

ASA innovation in aviation-related products for more than 80 years

Century Avionics Lanseria International Airport GIB Insurance Brokers

Carin van Zyl and Janine Wentzel Richard Turner Houghton, Johannesburg
T: +27 (0)11 483 1212 E: [email protected]
T: +27 (0)11 701 3244 C: +27 (0)83 258 7302

E: [email protected] W: www.centuryavionics.co.za W: www.gib.co.za

General Aviation accessories, headsets, aircraft avionics sales, installation, repairs, GIB understands the specialised and technical
design and certification. nature of aviation insurance

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Mirka Neprasova JMB Aircraft Czech Republic RAW Aviation Maintenance
Cape Town International Airport
T: +42 072 518 2459 E:[email protected]
Mark Miller or Jaco Liebenberg
W: www.jmbaircraft.com C: +27 (0)82 894 7531 or +27 (0)72 589 6848
E: [email protected]
Sales and maintenance of VL3 Evolution Aircraft
W: www.rawaviation.co.za
Jabiru Aircraft George Airport, Western Cape
Maintenance of piston & turbine aircraft, including helicopters with distinction

Les and Len Alford

T: +27 (0)44 876 9991 C: +27 (0)82 881 8499 Roesch Aviation Lanseria International Airport

E: [email protected] W: www.jabiru.co.za Andries Roesch

Manufacturers of Jabiru aircraft and agents for Jabiru aircraft engines T: +27 (0)11 701 3338 C: +27 (0)082 881 7301

E: [email protected]

W: www.roeschaviation.co.za

Structural repair, welding and corrosion protection for all types of aircraft

Lanseria International Airport (Pty) Ltd,

Lanseria International Airport

Nomasiko Paarehwa

T: +27 (0)11 367 0300 E: [email protected] Simuflight Aviation Corporate Park South,

W: www.lanseria.co.za Alfredo Schulz Randjespark, Midrand

Gauteng’s only alternative privately owned International Airport T: +27 (0)11 314 0152 C: +27 (0)82 447 2505

LAMM safety E: sales@simuflight.co.za W: www.simuflight.co.za

Lanseria International Airport Specialising in Boeing 737NG, Beech B1900, King Air 200 and Cessna C208

Lelani Jansen

C: +27 (0)72 024 8496 E:[email protected] StandardAero Lanseria International Airport

W: www.lamm.co.za Barbara Keates

Safety management, accident Investigation and general safety services. T: +27 (0)11 701 3035 C: +27 (0)82 682 9432

E: [email protected]

W: www.standardaero.com

Aircraft and helicopter engine sales, lease and components repairs

MCC Aviation Superior Pilot Services Grand Central Airport, Midrand

Lanseria International Airport

Michael Goodwin Armand Malan T: +27 (0)11 805 0605

T: +27 (0)11 701 2332 E: info@flymcc.co.za C: +27 (0)71 884 5577 E: [email protected]

W: www.flymcc.co.za W: www.superiorair.co.za

Charter flights to exotic destinations in either fixed wing or helicopter aircraft Quality flight training from PPL to ATPL that will exceed your expectations

MH Aviation Services Edenvale, Gauteng TEMRO Lanseria International Airport

T: +27 (0)11 609 0123 Pam de Wavrin or Graham de Wavrin
24/7 Support: +27 (0)82 940 5437 Tel: +27 (0)11 659 2211 Cell: +27 (0)82 332 7297 or +27 (0)82 463 7292
E: [email protected] E: [email protected] or [email protected]

W: www.mhaviation.co.za W: www.temro.aero

Aviation fuel supply and flight support in Africa for business aviation. Maintenance and overhaul of PT6A hot section, borescope and fuel nozzles

Pipistrel Sub-Sahara Africa (43 Air School) Wings N Things
Port Alfred
Lanseria International Airport
Attie Niemann
Colin Blanchard
T: +27 (0) 87 809 3576 E: [email protected] T: +27 (0) 1 701 3209 E: [email protected]

W: www.43airschool.com/pipistrel-new-aircraft-sales W: [email protected]

Africa’s leading ATO,sole distributor for Pipistrel in the Sub-Sahara Africa Sales of all pilot supplies and uniforms

Pilatus PC12 Centre Southern Africa

Rand Airport, Germiston Zandspruit Bush and Aero Estate Hoedspruit Limpopo

Gerry Wyss or Pascal Wyss Martin den Dunnen

T: +27 (0)11 383 0800 C: +27 (0)82 318 5089 T: +27 (0)86 000 9263 C: +27 (0)82 449 8895

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

W: www.pilatus-aircraft.com W: www.zandspruit.co.za

Sales and servicing centre for Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft. Zandspruit Aero Estate property sales

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