by Kishugu | Oct 23, 2020 | Kishugu Aviation
Spotter pilots are specifically trained to ensure that aerial firefighting operations are undertaken safely and efficiently. When wildfires threaten farms and devour hectares worth of plantations, aerial firefighters are called in. Aerial firefighting has a great...
by Kishugu | Mar 15, 2019 | Kishugu Aviation
Aerial firefighting pilots are characteristically passionate go-getters. As soon as a partner (FPA, municipality, large landowner) requests aerial assistance, these men and women take flight. They thrive on hitting their targets, offering assistance to ground crew and...
by Kishugu | Dec 13, 2018 | Kishugu Aviation
The Western Cape Umbrella Fire Protection Association (WCUFPA) would like to offer our sincere thanks for the very generous assistance and support for the #Wildfire Ready Convention. Archives Archives Select Month March 2019 December 2018 November 2018 September 2018...
by Kishugu | Dec 6, 2018 | Kishugu Aviation
“A true passion for aviation is planted when you are still very young, and that is why I love sharing my passion with youngsters when they visit the airport,” says Eric Nel, Kishugu Aviation Spotter pilot. Nearly 300 children from Laerskool Nelspruit’s Nellie Miere...
by Kishugu | Nov 12, 2018 | Kishugu Aviation
“Diligence, professionalism and exceptional piloting skills were required for 17 days on end and still ongoing, to suppress one of the biggest fires the Cape has seen in the recent years,” were the proud and encouraging words of General Manager of Kishugu Aviation,...