- June 17, 2026
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South African winter flying and engine care What aircraft owners need to know Winter flying in South Africa offers some of the best flying conditions of the year, especially in the Free State, where pilots often experience clear skies, stable air, and excellent visibility. However, winter conditions can also place additional strain on your aircraft

Anyone who has owned an airplane knows that finding the right place to keep it is no small task. In fact, the job is likely much more involved than first-time buyers ever imagine when they begin to consider aircraft ownership. Obtaining financing, finding insurance, hiring a crew, arranging maintenance-even redoing the interior and paint job-are

To legally fly a Microlight in South Africa, one must be in possession of a valid MPL (Microlight Pilots License) and Radio operators license. To obtain a license, the would be pilot, if his nerves last after a few test flights, must enrol at a flight school which has been granted the necessary licenses by





