I literally grew up flying. Started flying in Gliders on my fathers lap before I could walk, and grew up at Gliding, Parachute and Flying clubs. As a teenager I spent weekends cleaning planes and ‘hitching’ rides at the local Experimental Aircraft Association. After attending my first airshow at a very young age, I have… Continue reading Nigel Hopkins – Team Xtreme (ZA)
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Ryan Beeton – The Raptors (ZA)
I am married to Gillian and we have 3 children. Liam, Erin and Keira. Liam and Erin are at University and we have an 8 year old in Grade 3. We love adventure and as a family we have sailed a 47 foot Leopard Catamaran around the Indian Ocean for a year, ballooned over the… Continue reading Ryan Beeton – The Raptors (ZA)
Marianne Shaw – Captens (FR)
I grew up in a family where nobody was a pilot. We loved skiing (I wanted to become a ski instructor!), sailing and mountain climbing. At the age of 16, I won a ski race and was very surprised to realize that I’d receive, as well as a cup and a medal, a maiden flight.… Continue reading Marianne Shaw – Captens (FR)