SAHPA will be hosting the SAHPA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 4th December 2024. This means that all existing appointments will expire, and volunteers must be appointed. The following volunteer positions must be filled: … Read more
Good morning, The Kleinkrantz Car Park site in Wilderness is open for launching, however this is only from the middle and lower take offs. The top take-off on the sand-dune has been closed until further … Read more
Dear Members There has been some confusion and misinformation relating to parakites such as the Flare Moustache and Flow Mullet. While these wings have introduced various innovations which are now increasingly being adopted by paraglider … Read more
Dear SAHPA members, I’m thrilled to share my excitement about the upcoming safety event at the Glen Paragliding Club on 6 November 2024. Events like these are a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness, share knowledge, … Read more
Good afternoon SAHPA members, The Kleinkrantz carpark (also known as “carpark” site is closed on instruction from SANParks. This includes all three sites sites. No-one may launch at these sites in the very short term. … Read more
Dear members, Over the past few years, many of our Paragliding and Hang Gliding clubs have slipped into decline of both membership and participation. There are a number of contributing factors, many of which have … Read more
Grasslands Flying Club will be hosting a Fly ‘n Braai on the 9th November 2024. Book online: https://forms.gle/7UGSAiyeVLohbEyKA
The SAHPA Committee will be hosting a one hour meeting with club committee members on the 11th June 2024.
In terms of the Civil Aviation Act, SAHPA may not disclose the identity of the pilot, nor speculate or offer an opinion on the facts described in the report.
On Friday 22nd March 2024, a 37 year old recreational paraglider pilot visiting from Gauteng died of his injuries after an accident near Citrusdal.