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Welcome to SA Power Flying

Welcome to the SA Power Flying Association, a community of aviation enthusiasts that are passionate about recreational flying in South Africa. If you are bored of the $100 burger or breakfast runs to the same old airfields, then we have great news for you. SA Power…

Peter Wood

Peter Wood – Property Dealer Peter has assisted with the start and marshalling of the SP Air Race for no fewer than 7 races. Residing in Johannesburg he also assists the Transvaal representative with the organisation of provincial events. He has served on the…

Les Sephton

Les Sephton – Practicing Attorney Commenced his flying in 1972 and still holds a current PPL. Residing in East London, he is the past chairman of the Power Flying Committee and is also vice-chairman of the Border Aviation Club in East London. Committee member…

10thWestern Province Air Rally – 1985

10thWestern Province Air Rally Held in Fisantekraal – 1985 By Mike Seymour Ten years ago a then ten years younger Di Marshall was asked to represent the Aero Club of South Africa in the Western Cape. In those days Aero Club was not as streamlined as it is today…

1985 State President’s Air Race

1985 Barnib State President’s Air Race Held at Virginia Airfield, Durban – 31 May to 1 June 1985 By Allan Blain and Colin Jordaan For the first time in many years a coastal venue was chosen for the 19th State President’s Trophy Air Race. The coastal…

1985 SP Air Race – Full Result

1985 State President’s Trophy Air Race Held at Virginia Airfield, Durban – 31 May to 1 June 1985 Pos Race No Reg Aircraft HP H/Cap Knots Gain(-) Loss Speed Knots Pilot Navigator 01 3 ZS-KKZ Beech B55 M H O Els V E Dickerson 02 49 ZS-BSZ Navion E G Orsmond…