Berg Aero Works

30/10/2026

✈️ **LET'S CELEBRATE WITH AN OPENING SPECIAL!**

Following our recent announcement of Berg Aero Works’ appointment as Zlin Aviation agents for Southern and East Africa, we're excited to introduce our very first **Berg Aero Works Opening Special!**

To celebrate this exciting new chapter, we're offering something special to two lucky builders ready to take the next step towards their own aircraft.

🔥 **10% OFF THE LISTED KIT PRICE**

The **first TWO customers to place a confirmed order or pay a deposit on a Zlin Aviation aircraft kit through Berg Aero Works** will qualify for a **10% discount on the listed kit price.**

Choose from the fantastic Zlin Aviation range, including:

✈️ Norden
✈️ Savage Cub
✈️ Shock Cub
✈️ Shock Ultra
✈️ Savage Cruiser

Whether you've been planning your aircraft build for years or are just beginning to explore the possibilities, we'd love to help you get started.

**Only TWO opening-special offers are available.**

📩 Get in touch with Berg Aero Works to discuss your preferred aircraft, kit options and the next steps towards your build.

**Your aircraft. Your adventure. Let's build it.**

23/10/2026

For Sale!!

This newly covered and painted Zlin Aviation Savage cub is up for grabs.
Goodyear Bush wheels with BERINGER AERO rims and brakes.
T3 tail wheel suspension.
Rotax 912ULS engine and air frame Hrs 215.
In exellent condition!
Asking price is 1,5 mil. onco
Give us a call at Berg Aero for more info.

22/10/2026

17/10/2026

✈️ **Norden — 100% aviation passion, at 40% scale!**

Now here's something you don't see every day!

Zlin Aviation is developing a seriously impressive 40% scale RC Norden, with a wingspan of **3.61 metres** and an overall length of **2.83 metres**.

And this is far more than an ordinary model. The project is set to feature an aluminium wing, retractable slats, double-slotted flaps and a welded steel fuselage — bringing full-size aircraft engineering into the world of large-scale aeromodelling.

Even the details matter, with carbon-fibre components, landing lights, strobes and a Wig Wag lighting system planned.

It's a fascinating project and a great example of how the passion for aviation spans everything from large-scale models to full-size aircraft.

**We'd love to hear from our followers: are you into RC flying as well as full-size aviation?** And would you fly a model this size?

📍 Berg Aero Works | Southern Drakensberg, South Africa

Norden RC model
With a wingspan of 361 cm and a length of 283 cm, the new 40% scale Norden RC will soon be available for interested aeromodelling enthusiasts.
Following our experience, done years ago with the production of the Bobber RC, we have decided to embark on a similar adventure, driven by consistent demand from enthusiasts worldwide over the last few years, as well as our own personal passion for such aircrafts.
The first prototype is currently under construction and will feature a "Bobber" configuration.
The fuselage consists of welded tubing (with a wall thickness of just 0.3 mm and a weight of only 2.9 kg) and will be equipped with a suspension system (currently in development and not yet visible in the pic) along with a carbon-fiber cowling, seats, instrument panel, floorboard, and wingtips. It will also feature strobe lights and powerful "wig-wag" lights on the leading edges of the wingtips, exactly like the full-scale aircraft.
The wings will be constructed from aeronautical aluminum and will include retractable slats and double-slotted flaps.
The total weight will remain below the 25 kg European legal limit, even while powered by a powerful 4-stroke boxer engine, known for its distinctive sound and torque.
It will be capable of towing large radio-controlled gliders and will be built of course, by the very same company and skilled workers that manufacture the original aircraft. A large RC STOL plane, sold in kit or ready to fly, perfect for aeromodelling enthusiasts and collectors, who will be finally able to get their own radio-controlled Norden.

09/10/2026

️ THIS IS BERG AERO WORKS — PART 1: OUR HOME

Every aviation business has a story. This is a little bit of ours.

Tucked away in Himeville, in the Southern Drakensberg of KwaZulu-Natal, you'll find our hangar.

It's not a big corporate aviation facility. You won't find a reception desk or a boardroom full of executives. What you will find is a collection of aeroplanes, tools, projects, workbenches and, more often than not, a couple of guys talking about aeroplanes. 😂

This is where we fly from, work on projects, build things, learn new skills and come up with ideas that sometimes turn into something worthwhile.

Berg Aero Works started with one aviation enthusiast, a passion for general aviation and a desire to build a business around something he genuinely loves.

Since then, the story has grown. Scott Williams has become my business partner, bringing his own aviation experience, building skills and enthusiasm for all things aeroplane-related.

Between the two of us, we're building something that goes beyond simply selling aircraft and aviation products. We want to support the people who build, fly, maintain and enjoy these wonderful machines.

From aircraft kits and backcountry aeroplanes to Stewart Systems fabric covering and our growing involvement with the Zlin Aviation range, there's plenty happening — and we're only getting started.

So, if you've ever wondered who's behind Berg Aero Works, this is us. Two aviation guys, a hangar full of possibilities, and a shared passion for flying.

Welcome to Himeville. Welcome to our world. ✈️

08/10/2026

✈️ Aviation Terminology Lesson #1: Hangar vs Hanger

There are two words that sound almost exactly the same, but in aviation they have very different jobs.

HANGAR
Noun
A building where aircraft are kept, maintained, repaired, built, admired, discussed at great length, and occasionally moved around several times because someone has decided to work on something else.

HANGER
Noun
Something you use to hang your clothes on.

So, just to be clear:
✈️ Aeroplane → HANGAR
👕 Shirt → HANGER

At Berg Aero Works, we're particularly fond of the first one. Our hangar at Himeville has seen its fair share of aircraft, projects, tools, flying stories and questionable ideas over the years.

And if you've ever spent time around aircraft, you'll know that a hangar isn't really just a building.

It's a workshop.
It's a meeting place.
It's an aircraft clubhouse.
It's where projects begin.
It's where problems get solved.

And occasionally, it's where perfectly good weekends disappear.

So now you know.
Hangar ≠ Hanger.

Although, if your hangar is anything like ours, there may well be a few clothes hangers hiding in there too. 😂

01/10/2026

Evening's in the hangar...

An amazing sunset this evening while we were unpacking a Bearhawk kit contents...

26/09/2026

Scott enjoying the atmosphere at the 2026 EAA Sun n Fun being hosted by EAA Chapter 973 at Jack Taylor Airfield, Krugersdorp.

Was a productive visit, meeting other vendors, customers and old friends.

15/09/2026

✈️ BIG NEWS FROM BERG AERO WORKS!

We are incredibly proud and excited to announce that Berg Aero Works has been appointed as the official Zlin Aviation dealer for Southern and East Africa.

This is a significant milestone for Berg Aero Works and a fantastic opportunity to bring one of Europe’s most respected names in backcountry and STOL aviation to our region.

based in the Czech Republic, has been designing and building rugged, capable aircraft for more than 25 years, with a range developed around one simple philosophy:

**The Home of Backcountry Flying.**

We are proud to represent the complete Zlin Aviation range, including:

✈️ **Zlin Norden** – the flagship of the Zlin range
✈️ **Zlin Shock Cub** – serious Hyper-STOL capability
✈️ **Zlin Shock Ultra** – exceptional low-speed and STOL performance
✈️ **Zlin Savage Cub** – the ultimate lightweight bush aircraft
✈️ **Zlin Savage Cruiser** – classic style with excellent touring capability

From remote mountain strips and bush operations to recreational flying and adventure, these aircraft are built for pilots who want to experience the freedom of aviation beyond the paved runway.

For Berg Aero Works, this appointment is a natural fit with our passion for backcountry aviation, aircraft building and bringing exceptional aircraft to the African market.

We look forward to introducing the Zlin range to pilots throughout Southern and East Africa and helping more aviators discover what these remarkable aircraft can do.

The next chapter of Berg Aero Works starts here.

*Built around aviation. Inspired by adventure.*