aero club of south africa
Protect | Administer | Promote
Welcome
The Aero Club of South Africa is fundamental for recreational pilots who fly for the passion, and mostly fund their activities privately. With limited time to monitor governmental actions, the Aero Club protects pilots’ rights to the freedom of flight.
Established in 1920 by dedicated aviators, it remains crucial in defending recreational aviation rights and is recognised by various governmental and international bodies. The Aero Club engages in multiple forums addressing aspects like safety, airspace design, regulations, and medical standards, thus ensuring a unified voice for recreational aviation in South Africa.
By uniting the enthusiasm of our members, we pursue specific central objectives:
– Protecting and Preserving
– Oversight and Administration
– Promoting and Growing aviation sports and recreational pursuits.
We ensure your passion for flying stays sky-high!
UPCOMING EVENTS – OCT ’26
2-4 Oct 2026 – Drakensberg Skydive Boogie
Berg Air Lifestyle Centre – 0790227307
3 Oct 2026 – EAA Chapter 322 Meeting
Contact: Marie Reddy 083 259 7691
3 – 10 Oct 2026 – Soaring Nationals
Potchefstroom Airfield –
3 Oct 2026 – Lydenburg Breakfast Fly In
Lydenburg Airfield – Dean 082 908 4565
9 – 11 Oct 2026 – Large Scale Aerobatics Tournament
New Castle Model Aircraft Club
10 Oct 2026 – EAA Chapter 973 M/Meeting
Jacks at FAKR Krugersdorp – Laura 0836040582
10 – 11 Oct 2026 – Flyfest Int Airsports Day –
Brits Airfield – Tarryn Myburgh 074 182 3589
11 Oct 2026 – RMAC RC Scale Day
RMAC – Anthony 084 555 5777
17 Oct 2026 – Wings Park 20 Years Celebration
Wings Park – Mitch 073 790 9706
past events
26 Sept ’26
Krugersdorp
EAA Sun n Fun 2026
The folks that had camped overnight, either in their own caravans/trailers/tents or those available for hire, started surfacing slowly, making use of the superb ablution facilities set up for the campers.
16 – 20 Sept ’26
Waterkloof
AAD 2026
After 25 years of providing the sound and broadcast equipment for Africa Aerospace and Defence, I have experienced more than a few AAD events at AFB Waterkloof. So, when I was appointed Host Broadcaster for AAD 2026, I was naturally curious to see how this year’s event would unfold.
26 Sept ’26
South Africa
STOL Drag Racing
When it first began, the concept was simple: “Fly down, turn around, come back fast.” What could possibly be so special about that? Quite a lot, as it turns out.
It is a race where pilots must manage power, energy, speed and altitude while landing precisely, stopping quickly, turning around and getting back to the finish line before their opponent.
