The AIR.Tech Virtual Silver Falcons is a South African Team of real world pilots who aim to accurately portray the disciplined art of Formation flying in the digital airspace.
We repersent both the Silver Falcons and the Marksmen Aerobatic Team
On the 5th of September 2024, the Virtual Silver Falcons had the unique opportunity of meeting the real Silver Falcons Display Team at AFB Langebaanweg after receiving an invite from Lt Col Esterhuyse. On arrival, we were treated to a live 2-ship display followed by a meeting with the pilots and a walk around of the PC-7MkII. We were then each allowed to sit in the cockpit to get a feel of the real aircraft and a detailed overview of the cockpit layout. Following that, we were given a tour of the base, with the cherry on top being an opportunity to test our skills in the full-fidelity PC-7MkII simulator, with the SAAF instructors coaching us through the phases of flight.
Our active pilots for the 2024 Season
Falcon 1 and Virtual Marksmen 4
Panda holds a Private Pilots Licence and operates a Jaribu.
Currently a Commercial Pilots Licence student and is a commercial drone operator and video editor.
He has 19 years of professional experience with RC Aircraft.
DISPLAYS
Virtual Silver Falcons: #1 - VIAF 2021
Virtual Silver Falcons: #1 - VIAF2022
Marksmen: #4 - VSAF 2024
Virtual Silver Falcons: #1 - VIAF 2024
Marksmen: #4 - VIAF 2024
Falcon 2 & Virtual Marksmen 2
Spear holds a Private Pilots Licence. He was a co-founder of Ravin Aircraft.
Currently his is working on the development of the teams’ aircraft and simulator gear, he is the Owner of Draken Flight Controls as well as CT Developments.
DISPLAYS
Virtual Silver Falcons: #4 - VIAF 2021
Virtual Silver Falcons: #4 - VIAF2022
Marksmen: #2 - VSAF 2024
Virtual Silver Falcons: #2 - VIAF 2024
Marksmen: #2 - VIAF 2024
Falcon 3
Currently without any real-world flight experience (a first for the VSF) but a firm aviation enthusiast , Cris is one of the younger members in the team.
DISPLAYS
Virtual Silver Falcons: #3 - VIAF 2024
Falcon 4 & Virtual Marksmen 1
Roberto Jardim holds a Commercial Pilots Licence, a former instructor at a flight school in Johannesburg and has an Aeronautical Engineering degree.
He currently works as a Software Developer and enjoys his spare time by either, being with his family, drone racing, or playing DCS.
DISPLAYS
Marksmen: #1 - VSAF 2024
Virtual Silver Falcons: #4 - VIAF 2024
Marksmen: #1 - VIAF 2024
Falcon 5 - Team Owner
Prophet is the Project Manager for the development of the team’s aircraft, he is a Director of the Aviation Media team, TheAIR.Tech and Media Manger for Draken Flight Controls.
Frank has his night rating and currently doing his commercial studies.
DISPLAYS
Virtual Silver Falcons: #3 - VIAF 2021
Virtual Silver Falcons: #3 - VIAF2022
Marksmen: #3 - VSAF 2024
Virtual Silver Falcons: #5- VIAF 2024
Marksmen: #3 - VIAF 2024
Reserve Pilot
Chaos has been with the Virtual Silver Falcons since it was founded in 2020.
He holds a real world Commercial Pilots License and currently manages one of the most advanced flight academies in the Western Cape, Stellenbosch Flight Academy.
DISPLAYS
Virtual Silver Falcons: #2 - VIAF 2021
Virtual Silver Falcons: #2 - VIAF2022
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Virtual Silver Falcons: VIAF 2021
Virtual Silver Falcons: VIAF 2022
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Virtual Marksmen: SAF 2024
Virtual Marksmen: VIAF 2024
Virtual Silver Falcons: VIAF 2024
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Past and Honorary Members of the Virtual Silver Falcons
Previous Exhibition pilot - 2022
Frosty holds a Private Pilots Licence and has accumulated time on various aircraft types.
His first solo flight happened when he was just 17 years old in 2005. He Currently works for ExecuJet MRO Services as the Senior Quality Assurance Auditor.
DISPLAYS
Virtual Silver Falcons: #6- VIAF 2021
Virtual Silver Falcons: #6- VIAF2022
Falcon 5 - 2022
Our youngest team member, Joker, holds a Private Pilots Licence, is a 4th generation pilot of his family, and is currently working toward his commercial with the eventual goal of joining the SA airshow circuit.
Currently a Sky diving pilot flying the Atlas Angel.
DISPLAYS
Virtual Silver Falcons: #5 - VIAF2022
Reserve Pilot
Skyhawk sadly had to leave the VSF after immigrating before he could fly any public displays.
