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The name Aquila, Latin or Italian for “eagle”, in Afrikaans an “arend,” and in Xhosa, "
uKhozi," is synonymous with the characteristics which we endeavour to pass on to our
learners or students.
The eagle is well known for its excellent eyesight (observation skills) and can see prey
while soaring and gliding high above their quarry. It is believed that an eagle can identify
a moving rabbit up to nearly 2 kilometers away! The eagle uses its large wingspan
to spread its wings over air currents and thermals to soar (techniques that work
under stress) and conserve energy for when (timing to act) it needs to use it.
As in all birds of prey, the females are generally slightly larger (to us this means
greater emphasis must be given to training females) than the males.
Since ancient times the eagle has been used as a symbol of strength and courage.
This large bird of prey has been admired for its powerful appearance and majestic,
soaring flight. The Sumerians chose it as their emblem of power 5,000 years ago.
So did imperial Rome many centuries later. Today the bald eagle is the national
bird of the United States." Encyclopaedia Britannica.
The Aquila Training Academy has grown out of 25 years of research, development
and experience around the tactical use of firearms and other defensive equipment
in a variety of situations. Because of this background, the Aquila Training Academy
has been and is able to share information, knowledge and skills with individuals
and corporations that recognise the need to take responsiblity for their personal
safety and that of their personnel.