Nick Turvey
| Roland Archer Nicholas Turvey | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Nick |
| Born |
16 November 1931 South Africa |
| Died | 26 March 2006 (aged 74) |
| Allegiance |
 South Africa |
| Service/branch | South African Air Force |
| Other work |
Air show pilot and aerobatic champion. Founder of Avex Air company |
Roland Archer Nicholas "Nick" Turvey (16 November 1931 – 26 March 2006) was a champion aerobatic and air show pilot in South Africa.
Flying Career[1]
Nick Turvey earned his flying wings in the South African Air Force in 1955. He later became Chief Instructor of the Johannesburg Light Plane Club, a popular flying club of that era. He was awarded Springbok Colours for aerobatics in 1965 and represented South Africa at the World Aerobatic Championships four times. In 1981, Turvey survived a crash in his red Pitts Special, ZS-ZAP at the Aviation Africa airshow, using his skills to avoid crashing into cars and spectators. He won the National Aerobatic Championships eight times.
Turvey was also a committee member of the South African Air Force Association (SAAFA) from 1963 until shortly before his death.