Glen Paragliding Club – Sports Class Challenge 2024
The Glen Paragliding Club will be hosting a Sports Class Challenge from 21-24 March 2024.
SACAA provides clarity on whether a parachute is an aircraft
This General Notice serves to address the uncertainty regarding whether a “parachute” falls within the ambit of the definition of the word “aircraft”, as defined in the Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act 13 of 2009) (“the Act”) and the associated Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011 (CARS, 2011) and to provide clarity to the civil aviation industry and the general public at large.
Part 106 approved by CARCOM
SAHPA are pleased to announce that Part 106 has been accepted by CARCOM and will now be sent to the Minister of Transport for promulgation.
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.
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 SAHPA Chairman (Extension of deadline)
Due to the festive season it was decided that the nomination for chairman will be extended until the 22nd of January 2024.