When the need for training pilot students became clear in Robertson, Oom Koos Liebenberg, a retired headmaster from Tulbagh High School, founded Jaffie (SACAA/1201/ATO). Named after the donkey in the book penned by renowned Afrikaans writer, Eitemal, the school was founded on the same humility, honesty and hard-working attributes. Oom Koos served for 28 years in the SAAF as a citizen pilot on Harvards and Impalas and the teaching of flight skills made it a natural fit.
