Paragliding accident at Llandudno
SAHPA has learned that a paraglider pilot had an unfortunate accident on Tuesday 8 June 2021 on the slopes of Little Lions Head above Llandudno.
SACAA Disclosure of Personal Information
The South African Civil Aviation Authority has disabled the licence portal for pilots due to a potential disclosure of pilot’s personal information.
Conduct Issues at Franschoek site
The recent events at the Mont Rochelle site in Franschoek have highlighted a few issues in our local flying community, primarily regarding communication, protocols and site briefings.
Hang-gliding accident at Long Tom Pass
On 17 April 2021, an experienced hang-gliding pilot had an unfortunate accident at the Long Tom Pass launch site near Lydenburg.
Paragliding accident at Betty’s Bay
On 27th March 2021, a pilot on the dunes near Betty’s Bay, was involved in a paragliding accident.
Speedflying and BASE jumping in South Africa
The SACAA issued a General Notice GAD-001 relating to BASE jumping and Speedflying in South Africa.
Paragliding accident at Port Elizabeth
On 4th March 2021, a pilot flying at Lady Slipper near Port Elizabeth, was involved in a paragliding accident.
Part 106 Survey Results
We would like to thank the SAHPA members who participated in the Part 106 Survey.
Part 106 Survey
In 2020, the SAHPA committee embarked on a project to move SAHPA out of Part 62, to a proposed new Part 106.
Fatal speed-flying accident at Lions Head
SAHPA regrets to hear of a young male pilot who was involved in a speed-flying accident at Lion’s Head on Saturday afternoon, 20th February 2021.