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FULL FLIGHT: A Border Aviation Club member taking part in its fundraising Golf Day on Saturday at the West Bank Golf Club PICTURES: TAMMY FRAY

Golf fundraiser for pilots

To help raise funds for local students, the Border Aviation Club hosted a Golf Day at the West Bank Golf Club on October 8. The local club and flight school are dedicated to the development of commercial and recreational pilots as well as…

UP IN THE AIR: Merrifield College pupil, Luke Hanner, received his student pilot license at the Border Aviation Club Picture :SUPPLIED

Luke takes to the skies

MERRIFIELD College pupil Luke Hanner, 17, recently received his student pilot licence from Border Aviation Club. “As a little boy, I always thought that if I had to choose a super power, it would be me being able to fly,” said Hanner. The…

HIGH FLYERS:SiyakholwaZazini and Sisipho Nofemele’s dreams of being pilots will finally come true with help from the office of the premier. Zazini got his private pilot’s licence two weeks ago while Nofemele is still going through trainingPicture:SIBONGILE NGALWA

Dream to fly comes true for two EC go-getters

“I cannot drive but I can fly.” These are the words of Sisipho Nofemele, 20, from Upper Xongorha in Mthatha, who is one of three black women who have learnt to fly at the Border Aviation Club and Flight School under chief flying…

All set for the Airfest spectacular

IT’S all systems go as the third annual Airfest kicks off at Wings Park on Saturday. This will be the first time the Silver Falcons pay a visit to the event. Flying clubs from around the country will descend on Wings Park Airfield this…

Silver Falcons to soar at Airfest

Incredible aerobatic stunts and entertainment in store THE Silver Falcons, the South African Airforce’s aerobatics team, will take part in the third annual Airfest at Wings Park for the first time. The Falcons are sure to be a highlight…