Quicksilver South Africa Expanding To Nearby Countries

Shortly after announcing its new dealership location in Mexico, Quicksilver Aeronautics of Temecula California is sending more kits half way around the world to South Africa. International sales for the biggest-of-all light plane makers are poised to expand throughout the African continent.

“We are proud to announce we have been appointed as the Approved Factory Dealers for the world renown Quicksilver range of Microlight and Light Sport aircraft that are now available in Southern Africa," said Quicksilver South Africa dealer Louis Jordaan. "The MX is one of two model series from Quicksilver; the other is the GT.

Working with his partner and wife, Deanna, Jordaan’s company is expanding its network to ensure service throughout the country while processing orders for Quicksilver 2S aircraft from Botswana, Angola, and Kenya. The Jordaans recently returned from Mozambique and Seychelles where they worked to establish float operations using the 2S. Another consortium of buyers are investing into the agricultural spray system using the GT 500.

“We appreciate the assistance of the Quicksilver Aeronautics team in helping to liaise with our CAA to comply with local regulations,” added Jordaan. “It feels good to have a motivated team like Quicksilver Aeronautics behind us.”

The duo are planning a visit to Quicksilver headquarters California. “Quicksilver has aircraft flying in more than 100 countries,” said Will Escutia, president of Quicksilver Aeronautics. “This is helping us find new, quality dealers such as Quicksilver South Africa and we are speaking with new dealers across America and several other countries.”

Another project regards the Rhino poaching crisis in the country and Quicksilver South Africa believes it can attract aid using qualities of the MX and GT series of Quicksilver aircraft. Each series represent relatively inexpensive and easy-to-operate aircraft. Quicksilver South Africa has found interest for the GT 500 from Game Parks agency.

“Quicksilver South Africa is working closely with Youth Development Agencies to supply aircraft to encourage the youth to take to the skies,” said Jordaan. He hopes to employ the broad appeal generated by auto racing figurehead Mario Andretti and NASA moon-walker Jim Erwin, both of whom own and fly MX aircraft.

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