86 MEFS
	Motto:	Docemus Volatum
	Meaning:	We teach flying.

The school was established in 1968 as Multi-Engine Conversion Flight as part of 44 Squadron, to standardize Dakota and DC-4 pilot training for transport squadrons operating these types. Initially the institution would've been stationed at AFB Swartkop, but safety concerns involving intense flying activity in its busy airspace prompted the SAAF to station the unit at AFB Bloemspruit, Bloemfontein.

It was christened "Multi Engined Conversion Unit" but underwent a series of name changes before receiving it's current name, 86 Multi-Engine Flying School. For a number of years it's primary role was to convert single engine-rated pilots onto twin engine aircraft like the CASA and TP-Dak. It is the only sqdn that operate the Spanish CAA aircraft. Not only are these aircraft unique in the SAAF, but also to South Africa. However with the phasing out of the TP-Dak from 86 MEFS and with the CASA aircraft, 86 MEFS became a fully fledged operational sqdn in every sense except name. The sqdn provides training support to 44 Parachute Battalion, and perform, rescue, mercy, medium transport, supply dropping and communications flights as well as operational flights. The CASA is quite popular at airshows with it's regular loop display! The Sqdn members are always all over South Africa performing some sort of transport operation. It is capable of performing these valuable tasks through, efficient training, excellent aircraft, very reliable engines, all weather flying capability and the use of rough unprepared airstrips. The Sqdn is very proud of it's efficiency as a top transport Sqdn.

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