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 – Sept ’26
5 September 2026 – JSC Spring Jol
Carltonville -Contact Eugene Potgieter pottie@jsc.co.za
12 September 2026 – EAA Chapter 973 M/Meeting
Contact: Laura 0836040582 (Jacks at FAKR)
12 September 2026 – Kitty Hawk RV Day
Kitty Hawk Aerodrome – Imarie 0128020842
12 September 2026 – EAA 322 Fly-in Roodia Airfield
Roodia Airfield – Marie Reddy 0832597691
19 September 2026 – Silver Creek Pancake Fly in
Silver Creek – Jeremy Woods 0828830436
24-27 September 2026 – EAA Sun and Fun
FAKR Krugersdorp -Neil Bowden 0846745674
24 September 2026 – Empower Her Fun Run
Brakpan Airfield – Kerry 0825729473
24 September 2026 – SAAF Museum PE Heritage day
Port Elizabeth – TBC
past events
26 July ’26
DURBAN
Durban Virginia Air Show
This was a first for me at any air show. Jason Beamish flew the Antonov AN2 with Martin Schulze in the right seat. It was announced that they would be dropping sweets (marshmallows) for the children. Immediately there was a rush to the spectator barriers.
15 August ’26
Kitty Hawk
Kittyhawk Annual Gyro FlyIn
After a bitter cold week the weather thankfully turned and when I left the field at mid-morning it was actually quite pleasant being outside. A total of 32 gyros visited this year, just one short of the current record of 33. Seven fixed-wing aircraft also flew in.
20 June ’26
Kroon Airfield – Pretoria
Kroon Fly-in & Beerfest 2026
Despite cold winds and threatening winter skies, aviation enthusiasts once again gathered at Rosslyn Microflyers for the 14th Kroon Fly-In and Beerfest. While the weather may have kept some aircraft on the ground,
