Using General Aviation to Protect Endangered Species

Organization raising money for an anti-poacher airplane.

Meg Godlewski

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET

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Zach Vasile

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Key Takeaways:

General aviation airplanes are a crucial tool for anti-poaching and wildlife conservation efforts in South Africa, as demonstrated by the Elephants, Rhino & People (ERP.ngo) organization.
ERP.ngo is launching a "Signature Campaign" at EAA AirVenture, aiming to raise $500,000 from 500 pilots to fund a second CubCrafters NX Cub for anti-poaching and herd monitoring flights in South Africa.
These aircraft, equipped with radio tracking systems and infrared cameras, are vital for protecting endangered species like rhinos and elephants from poaching, with donors receiving recognition and potential invitations to witness ERP's conservation work.

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When it comes to curbing poaching activity in South Africa, one of the most useful tools is a small general aviation airplane.

Leaders at Atlanta-based Elephants, Rhino & People (ERP.ngo) can tell you all about it next month at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The organization will be at the show for the first time, and to celebrate, it has launched a campaign to fund its second airplane, a CubCrafters NX Cub to be used for anti-poaching and herd monitoring flights in South Africa.