Accident Investigation Report 10346
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.
Fatal Paragliding Accident near Citrusdal
On Friday 22nd March 2024, a 37 year old recreational paraglider pilot visiting from Gauteng died of his injuries after an accident near Citrusdal.
LSSC – Barberton Paragliding Open 2024
Lowveld Slope Soaring Club (LSC) will be hosting the Barberton Paragliding Open 2024 from 16 June 2024 until 22 June 2024, at Lone Tree Hill paragliding launch site in Barberton, Mpumalanga.
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.