by Tarryn | Sep 1, 2022 | Adventures, Competition, Cross Country, Fly Ins, Travel
The PTAR is a two-day race with the aim of going as fast as you possibly can around a given course. Held annually in May or early June, it is one of the most prestigious events on the South African aviation calendar. First held in 1937, coinciding with the opening of...
by Tarryn | Aug 2, 2022 | Adventures, Competition, Cross Country, Travel
Rally Flying combines precision flying skills, accurate navigation and astute observation. Clues are handed out in a sealed envelope. No electronics, such as phones, smart watches or GPSs are allowed. The tasks required will test you to your core. While the rules of a...
by Tarryn | Dec 13, 2021 | Adventures, Competition, Training
The South African National Spot Landing Nationals held in Brits on 13 November 2021 was my second Spot Landing competition. My first Spot Landing Competition was on 07 November 2020 and followed hot on the heels of my first ever flight competition. At first, I was...
by Tarryn | Nov 15, 2021 | About Me, Adventures, Competition
In August 2020, lockdown levels started to be lifted and an ANR was advertised at Brakpan Airfield. I had never heard of an ANR or any type of air race (except for the Red Bull Air Race), and I was curious to find out more. I approached Jonty one day at his hangar to...
by Tarryn | Oct 3, 2021 | Competition
The President’s Trophy Air Race (PTAR) is South Africa’s biggest air race and attracts a huge number of interesting planes that we don’t see in other race formats. It has evolved over the years and is now similar to the Speed Rally but the route is longer and it takes...
