South African Weather Service Pilot Survey
The South African Weather Service is running a survey for the aeronautical community, to understand how pilots use weather information.
Louis Stanford
ARCC Search & Rescue in Southern Africa
The Aviation Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC) is the aeronautical branch of South African Search and Rescue (SASAR), a division in the Department of Transport.
Recording of SACAA DTO Webinar
This is the recording of the SACAA training webinar which focused on the DTO model.
SAHPA and the Declared Training Organisation (DTO)
In November 2021, the Minister of Transport (Fikile Mbalula) signed the 21st Amendment to the Civil Aviation Regulations.
SACAA announces webinar for all instructors (updated)
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has announced a webinar aimed at all schools and instructors, to provide training on the shift from ATO to DTO.
Reporting incidents and accidents in 2022
We estimate that less than 30% of incidents and accidents are reported.
SAHPA issues pro-rata credit of Aero Club fees
As from January 2022, you will need to pay the Aero Club fee and FAI competition sporting licence directly to the Aero Club.
SACAA issues updated ARO Certificate to SAHPA
On 13 January 2022, the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) concluded an audit and issued SAHPA with an updated Aviation Recreation Organisation (ARO) Certificate. This ARO Certificate extends SAHPA’s mandate and authority to: This … Read more
Paragliding accidents at Lydenburg
SAHPA has learned of two accidents at the Bambi site near Lydenburg on 8 January 2022.
Paragliding Accident at Langebaan
SAHPA has learned of a serious paragliding accident at the Langebaan site earlier this afternoon.