Falcon 1 – Flight Lead: Ryan PANDA Nelson
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.
Falcon 2 – Media Liaison Officer: Jonathen CHAOS Stols
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.
Falcon 3 – Team Owner: Frank PROPHET Moody
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.
Falcon 4 – Slot Pilot: Clinton SPEAR Troskie
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.
Falcon 5 – Solo Pilot: Vaughn JOKER Naudé
Our newest and 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.
Falcon 6 – Exhibition Pilot: Rugene FROSTY Frost
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.
Falcon 7 – Reserve Pilot: Julian SKYHAWK Tirazona