What is Rally Flying all about?

What is Rally Flying all about?

We often get questions about what rally flying is all about. I describe it as somewhere between a regulation rally (being precisely on time) and orienteering (finding unknown places). Rally flying combines precision flying skills with accurate navigation and...
Adventures with Elephants

Adventures with Elephants

What do elephants and aviation have in common? Perhaps more than you might think… We recently achieved another bucket list item when we moved to a wildlife estate that has its own runway. Now outside the bustle of the city, we can relax while watching the nyala and...
Floating Away: Bucket List Wishes

Floating Away: Bucket List Wishes

I was absolutely thrilled when Willie Bodenstein of Pilots Post phoned me one afternoon to ask me, “Do you really want to go on a hot air balloon ride”? Willie has been supporting my newfound passion for aviation and writing by sharing my articles on Pilot’s Post, my...
Navigating our way to France- Part 1

Navigating our way to France- Part 1

After the World Championships in Brits in November 2022, flying seems to pause. We haven’t given much thought to what comes next, and we honestly welcome the breather. Before long, it is time for Rally Nationals again, taking place in March 2023. Why so soon you might...
Another Exciting Year of Flying

Another Exciting Year of Flying

It is hard to believe that another year has passed, bringing us to two full years of aircraft ownership. With a huge chunk of our time spent in the air, it really flew by. If I was shocked to discover that I had flown a total of 135 hours in 2021, then 2022 was even...