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Introduction
Rand Airport
– 91 years old
Despite its age there is plenty of life in the Grand Old Lady that is Rand Airport. RAND AIRPORT IS NOW OVER 91 years old but thanks to the steady demand for training and regional flying still has had over 50,000 aircraft movements in 2020. In its ninety-year plus history, the airport has seen grand times and great moments. To some it may seem like its glory days are past – but to others it is still Rand’s central airport and a key transport node for Gauteng. The aeroplane shaped terminal building’s art deco architecture has qualified the building to be a national monument. But it is not just a musty monument to a bygone age of flying. There is a lot of life left in the old girl yet, and savvy entrepreneurs have recognised the potential.
for those aircraft owners who live in northern suburbs. For those coming from the north and west there is an off-ramp and plans for an onramp onto the N3 from Rand Airport Road, which will make access even quicker and more convenient. A number of projects to develop the airport and its surrounding land are currently under construction. The current growth proposals recognise that Rand Airport’s existing infrastructure can easily be combined with future projects (offering office space, an industrial park, shopping and hotel facilities) due to the large amount of available land belonging to the airport and the airport’s prime position. It has the potential to become an integrated Airport Park.
The airpor t has proven to be a tremendous invest ment for its owners
The most intriguing new opportunity is that by the airport’s local authority, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. Ekurhuleni continues to promote an ‘Aerotropolis’ that recognises the central location of Rand Airport and its proximity to OR Tambo International. The airport is also very well located near the centre of the Witwatersrand’s network of highways, and in particular the country’s rail network. The recent highway upgrade makes it convenient, even
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Rand is a busy airport. It hosts air charter operators, flying schools and a number of aircraft maintenance organisations, as well as pilot shops, car hire and other enterprises. The ownership consortium has embarked on a revamp campaign, emphasising; “It has the potential to become the complete integrated Airport Park,” which will include hotels, shops and an industrial park.
The airport also hosts a large annual air show which plays a vital role in making aviation accessible to the masses, particularly the underprivileged. Rand has become the home of most recreational flyers as access to hangars is considerably easier than at other large Gauteng airports. Rand is currently undergoing a financial valuation exercise. The airport has proven to be a tremendous investment for its owners with some suggesting the initial R18 million purchase price might today have been transformed into a value of well over R500 million. The ownership structure of the airport is unique in that all the hangars are owned with full freehold title. When the airport was sold in 2000 some of the hangar tenants elected` not to buy their hangars and so these are owned by the Airport Holding company and are let to tenants, providing
essential long term income for the management and up keep of the facilities. Over the past 21 years the ownership of the airport has been remarkably steady a testimony to how well the original ownership structure was conceived and assembled. There were originally 23 private shareholders in 2000 and there has been very little change. Most of the sales have been taken up by existing owners. There has been a small consolidation to the current 19 owners (plus the Mayondo BBBEE consortium and Ekuhekleni Town Council). Hangar space is plentiful, and the airport still has much room for building. The runway and infrastructure have been maintained in excellent condition by General Manager Stuart Coetzee and his team. The airport features a top class air traffic management capability which makes it safe and a popular choice for flight training schools. j
Held on a Sunday, the Rand Airshow is a great outing for the whole family to enjoy flying.
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AEROSPACE ELECTROPLATING Aerospace Electroplating, SACAA AMO 506, has been operating at Rand Airport, Germiston since 1965 and has served the aircraft industry with distinction and produce high quality surface finished products. The company is owned by Mistral Aviation Services and run by Oliver Trollope and a highly professional and qualified team of electroplaters. Our highly qualified team are available to advise you on the perfect solution to all your electroplating plating needs and solutions to perfectly re-finish your aircraft components to the manufacturer’s specifications.
We offer a wide range of services for aircraft owners and general industry, and through our partnership with Mistral Aviation Services, we can offer engineering and NTD services. We look forward to the future with a range of innovative services to continue servicing the aircraft industry. Tel: 011 827 7535 Email: petasus@mweb.co.za
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are situated at 30B, Building 98, Rand Airport. Next to Fields Airmotive. Des on 011 827 7535 or 063 150 1533 eter on 081 775 2434 or 083 208 7244 all your Aircraft and Allied Electroplating and queries.
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We are situated at 30B, Building 98, Rand Airport. Next to Fields Airmotive. Call Oliver on 011 827 7535 or Peter on 081 755 2534 or 083 208 7249 For all your Aircraft and Allied Electroplating requirements.
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We are situated at 30B, Building 98, Rand Airport. Next to Fields Airm Call Des on 011 827 7535 or 063 150 1533 94 May 2021 or Peter on 081 775 2434 or 083 208 7244
AVIATION REBUILDERS AVIATION REBUILDERS is an SACAA approved category B and X5 Aircraft Maintenance Organisation, number AMO 188, based in the Showroom at Rand Airport, Germiston. Established in 1997, Aviation Rebuilders is your competitive and reliable option for all your sheet metal, welding and flight control cable assembly requirements. Our enthusiastic team is always keen to tackle any challenge. We boast a fully equipped sheet metal repair facility, which in the capable hands of our highly experienced technicians provides excellent quality and turn-around times for your maintenance requirements. Aviation Rebuilders is also able to offer the assembly of wire rope flight control cable assemblies to
sample or specification with the offering of all the standard Mil-Spec stainless steel cable and fittings from 1/16” to 3/16”. Another specialty offered by Aviation Rebuilders is our welding facility, offering weld repairs using TIG methods to aluminium alloys, carbon steel and corrosion and heat resistant steels. Contact Aviation Rebuilders on: Tel: +27 (0)11 827-2491 Cell: +27 (0)82 872-4117 Email: lyn@aviationrebuilders.com
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ASSEMBLY OF FLIGHT CONTROL CABLES • SHEET METAL REPAIRS • APPROVED AIRCRAFT WELDING
VISIT THE SHOWROOM @ RAND AIRPORT, GERMISTON
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AIRCRAFT GENERAL SPARES ERIC ERASMUS, THE OWNER and founder of Aircraft General Spares, gained his extensive experience in the industry as a parts store manager at PLACO. When the company closed in 2017 Eric bought the entire inventory and Aircraft General Spares (AGS) was born. AGS are conveniently situated at the main entrance to Rand Airport. In addition to stocking a large variety of off the shelf items, AGS also specialises in assisting clients with hard to find items which will be sourced and imported according to the client’s requirements. With their large variety of spares, AGS have a well-earned reputation for being the one stop
for anything needed in the light aircraft industry. Their range of spares includes Alclad, tyres, tubes, hoses, 4130 tubing, rivets, O-rings, seals, engine parts, gaskets, bearings, glue, sealants, sick bags, funnels, ducting, air filters, oil filters, spark plugs, aircraft logbooks and a vast range of fasteners. AGS are also an official distributor of the full range of Aeroshell oil and grease products. AGS may be found at: Building B7: Rand Airport, Germiston. Call Eric on Tel: 067 154 2147. Email: eric@acgs.co.za or visit: www.acgs.co.za j
HELI-AFRIQUE HELI-AFRIQUE’S MISSION is to support the clients needs in keeping the helicopter serviceability to a maximum at all times 24/7 365 days a year. Heli-Afrique specializes in general helicopter maintenance, upgrades, repairs, interior and exterior refurbishment and modifications, specialising in the Airbus Helicopter SA341, H125 (AS350/355 series), H120 (EC 120), H130 (EC 130), H135 (EC 135 series), BO105 and BK117 helicopters, also carries out first and second line maintenance of TURBOMECA, Allison and Lycoming Engines as installed in above helicopters, and holds a service centre for Robinson R22 & R44 helicopters. Maintenance is in no way limited to the facility at Rand Airport, ‘Heli-Afrique’ is willing and can travel throughout Africa to support any of the above helicopters and/or the world to
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accommodate client’s needs that have South African registered helicopters. ‘Heli-Afrique’ can travel worldwide to carry out inspections, carry out C of Registration, Airworthiness formalities and have assistance from SACAA Inspectors to issue Certificates of Airworthiness and Certificates of Registration from abroad in foreign countries, thereby, eliminating the high cost of imports, shipping downtime to South Africa and the cost of ferry flights to the contract countries. ‘Heli-Afrique’ facilitates the sale of used helicopters, carry out export/import, customs and shipping formalities As an added service ‘HeliAfrique’ will perform pre-purchase inspections of helicopters no matter where in the world the helicopter are located. At their facility at Rand Airport, Heli-Afrique holds
YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ANYTHING NEEDED IN THE LIGHT AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY.
a large range of spares inventory for the abovementioned helicopters and engines and can also supply spares, components and engine modules for helicopter engines thru our established overseas supplier network. Adjacent to their ‘state of the art’ facility at Rand Airport, ‘Heli-Afrique’ owns a large hangar dedicated to helicopter and light aircraft hangarage which includes a cleaning service, will ensure a hangared aircraft is completely prepared for flight on 24 hour prior notice.
We are able to help customers with an array of “hard to find” items which we import according to their requirements. We are distributors of Aeroshell and stock a wide selection of oil and grease. We also carry alclad, tires, tubes, hose, 4130 tubing, aircraft sheet metal, bolts, nuts, rivets, air filters, oil filters, spark plugs, aircraft logbooks etc.
Contact us for all your needs as we are the proven alternate ‘AMO’ to Airbus Helicopters and TURBOMECA in Southern Africa with the resources and support from overseas suppliers to back ‘Heli-Afrique’.j
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‘Heli-Afrique’ holds the following CAA approvals: SACAA # 830, Republic of Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola and Lesotho.
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Contact Eric or Hayley - 084 587 6414 or 067 154 2147 eric@acgs.co.za - hayley@acgs.co.za Situated in Building B7, Rand Airport. Next to Aviation Rebuilders.
HELI AFRIQUE – WE HAVE 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE BUSINESS. We specialise in general helicopter maintenance, upgrades, modifications, repairs, interior and exterior refurbishment. • • • • • • •
SA341 AS350/ 355 series EC120/130/135 series BO105 series McDonald Douglas Robinson R22/R44 Hagarage service available
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First and second line maintenance on Turbomecca, Allison and Lycoming engines.
Hangar 56, 10 Viking Way, Rand Airport Tel: 011 827 8632 Fax: 086 503 1870 Tino: 083 458 2172 Email: technical@heli-afrique.co.za and info@heli-afrique.co.za
Office: 083 446 0066
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CAA approvals : SACAA # 830, Republic of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Lesotho
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DART AERONAUTICAL Dart Aeronautical was established in 2006 and is situated at Rand Airport. We are committed to providing excellent service with the highest technical standard, not only locally, but to surrounding airfields as well. This division is headed up by Jaco Kelly and Pieter Viljoen. The team of 15 specialises in all aircraft types ranging from homebuilt to DC9 aircraft.
Instruments, Airtex, S-Tec etc. Our ability to purchase directly ensures our completeness and that our customers receive value for money without any reduction in quality and safety. We carry a wide variety of serviceable units in store that can be used as loaners while working on a customer’s unit or that can be purchased or exchanged.
We are market leaders in instrument and instrument panel refurbishments, which include the use of aircraft approved paint, router cutting and laser engraving.
Contact Pieter Viljoen on:
Dart Aeronautical is an agent for all major equipment suppliers such as Garmin, Mid Continent, Bendix-King, Sigma Tek, JP
Website: www.dartaero.co.za
Tel: +27 11-827-8204 Cell: +27 83-652-4421 Email: pieterviljoen@mweb.co.za
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DART AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL Building on the success of Dart Aeronautical and M&D Aircraft Electrical, Dart Aircraft Electrical has now established itself as a leading aircraft electrical shop in the Gauteng Area situated at Rand Airport.
Aeronautical House at Rand Airport.
Dart Aircraft Electrical (DAE) took over from M&D and has acquired all M&Ds test and bench equipment, thereby maintaining M&Ds capabilities.
• Alternators
DAE has also retained the services of M&Ds Matthew Joubert, and is therefore well equipped to cater to all aircraft electrical requirements. Matthew has over 17 years’ experience and brings a high degree of professionalism to the aircraft electrics trade. He specialises in fuel pumps, magnetos, alternators and starters.
• Aircraft electrical wiring installation and repairs
Sharing the premises with Dart Aeronautical, DAE is located on the ground floor of
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DAE will be able to sell, overhaul, service and repair the following: • Starters • Fuel Pumps • Magnetos • Strobe Boxes
• Electronic components Contact DAE on: Tel: +27 827 0371 Cell: +27 82 414 1641 Email: dartaircraftelectrical@gmail.com j
DART AERONAUTICAL Pieter Viljoen +27 83 652 4421 pieterviljoen@mweb.co.za Jaco Kelly +27 84 498 4916 jacokelly@mweb.co.za
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Building on the success of Dart Aeronautical and M&D Aircraft Electrical, Dart Aircraft Electrical opened its doors in January 2015.
Dart Aircraft Electrical (DAE) took over from M&D and has acquired all M&Ds test and bench equipment, thereby maintaining M&Ds capabilities. DAE has also retained the services of M&Ds Matthew Joubert, and is therefore well-equipped to cater to all aircraft electrical requirements. Matthew has over 17 years’ experience and brings a high degree of professionalism to the aircraft electrics trade. He specialises in fuel pumps, magnetos, alternators and starters.
Sharing the premises with Dart Aeronautical, DAE is located on the ground floor of Aeronautical House at Rand Airport.
DAE is able to sell, overhaul, service and repair the following: Starters
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“Dsign & Fabrication was born from “a creative” with a passion for design, development and the construction of novel solutions.”
What we offer: - Kitchens / Bars - Custom Furniture - Construction - Built-in Cupboards - Branding Dale Scrimgeour 082 302 9820 Megan Scrimgeour 082 462 2692
- Shopfitting - Point Of Sale - Green Screens - Events & Stages - Exhibition Stands info@designfab.co.za Rand Airport, Hanger B9, Airport Park, Germiston 1419
DSIGN & FABRICATION Dsign & Fabrication was born from “a creative” with a passion for design, development and the construction of novel solutions in the residential, marketing, events and exhibition sphere. The company fledged in 2017 as a one man band which subsequently grew into a team of twelve with approximately 50 years of experience collectively. A squad of draftsmen, carpenters, welders, metal workers and designers who pride themselves in quality and perfection, the go to team to transform dreams and designs into reality.
fittings, Dsign & Fabrication can do it all.
A medium sized company with a wellknit crew, employed on a long term basis, Dsign & Fabrication provides you with safe and reliable solutions. From manufacturing customs pieces and designs, specialised carpentry, restoring and refurbishing work and home spaces to mall activations and shop
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An innovative force that not only exceeds your fabrication needs but respects the climate we all face at present. Safety and hygiene standards are paramount. Pivoting is a skill that any entrepreneur and successful business has to master, with Covid proving to be the ultimate test . South Africans are known for their grit and ingenuity and Dsign & Fabrication is just that, South African.
DYNAMIC PROPELLERS Propeller Specialists Established in 2008, Dynamic Propellers specialises in the overhauling, repair and maintenance of propellers for commercial and privately owned aircraft. With a staff compliment with a total of around 130 years propeller overhaul experience, Dynamic Propellers overhaul and maintain all Hartzell, McCauley, MT, Hoffmann, Sensenich and Hamilton propellers and is the only enterprise in South Africa that provides comprehensive repair and maintenance services on Dowty and Whirlwind propellers. All of which is done to the highest standards as stipulated by the various propeller manufacturers.
Dynamic Propellers’ repair services are performed both in-house in a state of the art aviation engineering workshop, or in the field. Highly skilled engineers will travel domestically or to neighbouring countries and abroad to cater for customers’ propeller requirements. Dynamic Propellers is an SACAA Authorised Service Centre, AMO 1150, and is the sole McCauley Authorised Service Centre for the African continent. Contact Details: Pero Visser Tel: +27 79 492 0592 Email: pero@dynamicpropeller.co.za Andries Visser Tel: +27 82 445 4496 Email: andries@dynamicpropeller.co.za
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At Dynamic Propellers cc we overhaul and maintain all Hartzell, McCauley, MT-Propeller, Hoffmann, Dowty, Sensenich, Whirl Wind and Hamilton standard propellers to include metal and composite blades. We do all maintenance procedures related to aircraft propeller overhauls as called for by the various propeller manufacturers including cadmium plating.
Propeller and Whirl Wind. Dynamic Propellers cc is also appointed as the sole McCauley Authorised Service Centre for the African continent. We carry a large stock holding of fast moving propellers, hubs, parts, de-icing parts, overhaul kits etc. in our inventory to cater for Hartzell, McCauley, MT – Propeller, Hoffman, Dowty, Sensenich, Whirl Wind and Hamilton standard propellers. We do a huge amount of travelling to local, domestic and neighbouring countries as well as abroad to cater for customer’s propeller requirements.
Everything is performed in-house, including cold compression rolling on Hartzell propeller blades, as well as dynamic balancing of propellers in the field. Dynamic Propellers cc is an Authorised Service Centre for MT-
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E-mail: andries@dynamicpropeller.co.za pero@dynamicpropeller.co.za Tel: +27 11 824 5057 Fax2mail: 086 548 2651 Pero: 079 492 0592 Andries: 082 445 4496 100
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info@eliteaa.co.za www.eliteaa.co.za (011) 824 3804 Rand Airport Main Teminal Building CAA0400
Elite Aviation Open Day will be announces on our facebook page
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PPL CPL Night Rating Instrument Rating Instructor Rating
Turbo Prop/Jet Rating Type Rating Class Rating Radio Licence Exam Test Centre
ELITE AVIATION ACADEMY Elite Aviation Academy is situated in the Main terminal building of Rand Airport. Building on its rich aviation history, Elite Aviation Academy will also offer a series of foreign student exchange programmes.
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Elite Aviation Academy currently operates the following fleet of well-presented and maintained aircraft: • 3 x PA28-181 Archer • 2 x PA28-161 Warrior • 5 x Cessna 172 • 1 x PA28-200R Arrow • 1 x BE 55 (285 hp) Barron
The school is accredited to conduct the following training: • PPL • Night Rating • Instrument rating • Multi engine training • Airline transport pilot licence • Instructors GR III, GR II and GR I • Turbo prop and Jet conversions
Elite Aviation Academy cater for all the following scope of training: • PPL overage training • Night flight rating • Instrument rating
Instructors rating Multi-engine rating ATPL preparation Alternate instrument renewal Alternate ATPL Renewal
Tel: (011) 824 3804 Email: info@eliteaa.co.za Website: www.eliteaa.co.za
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PILATUS PC-12 CENTRE As one of a global network of Pilatus authorised independent sales and service centres, Pilatus PC-12 Centre Southern Africa (PCSA) is the official distributor for Pilatus aircraft in the region and the only such centre in Africa. Officially opened in 2007, Pilatus PC-12 centre has celebrated a decade of providing unmatched servicing and sales support to the Pilatus brand from its base at hangars 41 and 42 at Rand Airport. With a team of dedicated, highly qualified and competent staff members whose focus is to provide an all-round holistic sales and maintenance support experience for its customers. Nobody knows Pilatus aircraft like PCSA and at the same time the company strives to know its customers just as well.
PCSA supports an ever-growing fleet of more than 85 Pilatus PC-6, PC-12 & PC-24 aircraft in the African region. The company strives to maintain Pilatus’ intense focus on postsale maintenance support, where customers are served locally through strong personal relationships and backed by knowledge and technical support from the Pilatus factory. Pilatus PC-12 Centre Southern Africa (PTY) Ltd Hangar 41 and 42, Rand Airport, Germiston South Africa Tel: +27 (0) 11 383 0800 Cell: +27 (0) 82 511 7312 Fax: +27 (0) 11 824 0884 www.pilatuscentre.co.za j May 2021
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For all your Avionic, Electrical and Installation needs Flyonics (Pty) Ltd offer a premium service specializing in:
Avionics Design and Modification Servicing and Installations Certification projects Repairs Maintenance Consultation Our latest installation included a Bell 206L-1 upgrade completing a new Look and increased performance standard Installed in the Bell206L-1: L3 ESI-500 Electronic Standby Instrument Trig TY96A Radio Avidyne IFD440 FMS/GPS/COM/NAV Avidyne AXP322 ADS-B Out Transponder Avidyne AMX240 Audio Panel Aspen EFD1000H Pro PFD Our complete range of aviation products and highly experienced team offer a superior service to the Aviation industry Our Reputation precedes us, and we offer references from our ever-growing list of customers CONTACT MICHAEL KARAOLIS | MOBILE: 082 686 2374 | EMAIL: MICHAEL@FLYONICS.CO.ZA | WEBSITE: WWW.FLYONICS.CO.ZA | SACAA AMO 1421, HANGAR 30, RAND AIRPORT, VIKING WAY, GERMISTON
CONTACT: Chantal Du Plessis +27 61 508 3356 104
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