Restricted airspace for SONA 2024 in Cape Town (updated)
The SACAA and ATNS have issued a NOTAM to restrict airspace around the City of Cape Town for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in February 2024.
Louis Stanford
Baskloof launch site closed due to fire damage
The Baskloof launch site is closed until further notice. This is due to widespread damage and risk of erosion.
Fire-fighting and Rescue Services in the Western Cape
This is an urgent appeal to all pilots to avoid disrupting fire-fighting operations. This notice is aimed primarily at paraglider and hang glider pilots, but the sentiment may be extended to all recreational pilots in the Western Cape.
Avoiding rescue and fire-fighting helicopter operations
Suspending fire-fighting operations has serious ramifications: allowing a fire to rage, putting property and fire-fighters at risk, and also incurs a significant hourly cost of operating multiple helicopters.
Paraglider Pilot rescued from Piketberg mountains
Rescue services assisted a male paraglider pilot (age 67) after he had an accident in the Piketberg Mountains just north of Piketberg.
Preliminary Accident Report on Nigel Frith
On 25th February 2023, instructor Nigel Frith was involved in an accident on the mountainside near Wolseley in the Western Cape. He later died of his injuries.
SAHPA AGM 2023 – Nomination of Chairman
At the SAHPA AGM on 31st October 2023, the voting for SAHPA Chairman were invalidated due to non-disclosure by one of the nominees who is undergoing enforcement action by SACAA.
Kleinkrantz top-launch is closed
The top-launch (top of the sand-dune) at Kleinkrantz is currently CLOSED and may not be used for flying activities.
Certificates of Insurance published on SAHPA website
We have published Certificates of Insurance on the SAHPA website. There are three policies which address 3rd Party Liability Insurance for Aviation Accidents.
SAHPA submission to the Proposed Expansion of Cape Winelands Airport
This is the SAHPA response to the Proposed Expansion of Cape Winelands Airport.