Insurance
Finding travel and medical insurance cover for a flying adventure can be challenging. Most insurer’s exclude general aviation on their policy schedules, leaving you to self-insure the risks. Nomad Insurance from SafetyWing is a rare exception. Their Adventure Sports add-on includes General Aviation, and can offer valuable peace of mind during an adventure into Africa. Most importantly, it is extremely flexible and you can take out cover for only the period you actually need it. If you consider a flying adventure, or any other adventure or travelling trip, he suggests you consider Nomad Insurance and give it a try on your next trip.
Flight Planning
Online flight plan filing and route briefing. Outside of South Africa you should always double check with local ATNS if they received it. Otherwise it’s back to pen and paper.
Dedicated aeronautical meteorological services provided by the South African Weather Service.
Valuable meteorological resources for the rest of Africa, with weather models for airports without METARs and TAFs.
Tools and Utilities
The best electronic pilot logbook and only integrated flight logging solution. It connects you with your aircraft operators as well as your crew members. As a flight is logged, it gets automatically transferred to your crew members logbook and thus eliminates duplication. This is particularly helpful if you are flying in a group. Plus, you get many smart features in your logbook, keeping your flying credentials safe and credible.
Applications for flight planning and navigation specifically for Southern Africa. Also offers a handy Airfields Directory.
Advanced flight planning and navigation app, with great map coverage for Southern and East Africa. it is set to become his favourite!
Application for flight planning and navigation, with complete VFR Charts for South Africa. He recommends the iPad version.
Electronic Flight Bag with complete AIP for South Africa. Various charts for Africa and official maps, VFR charts are also included. Together with SkyDemon or EasyPlan/EasyCockpit that will pretty much do the job!
Aircraft hire, conversions, validations etc.
Well maintained bushplanes and great assistance for adventure tours. If you are a pilot and intend to go out on your own, then this is your first and last point to call. You won’t get disappointed here.
Pilot training, conversions and validations at Lanseria International airport. You get access to vast experience in flying and aviation in general.
Pilot training, conversions and validations at Wonderboom airport. Their instructors are seriously great guys.